Discover the Elephant Robotics myBuddy 280 Dual-Arm Collaborative Robot, the most cost-effective dual-arm collaborative robot with 13 DOF, 280mm reach, and 250g payload. Powered by Raspberry Pi, ideal for AI education, research, and dual-arm robotics development.
Introducing the Elephant Robotics myBuddy 280 Dual-Arm Collaborative Robot -- the world's most affordable and versatile dual-arm cobot designed specifically for education, STEM learning, AI research, and advanced robotics development. This innovative 13-DOF humanoid robot delivers professional-grade performance in a compact, user-friendly package, making dual-arm robotics accessible to students, educators, hobbyists, and developers alike.
Why Choose myBuddy 280? The Ultimate Dual-Arm Cobot for Beginners and Experts
The myBuddy 280 stands out as a dual-arm collaborative robot with two independent 6-axis arms (plus a base rotation for 13 total degrees of freedom), offering a 280mm working radius per arm and a reliable 250g payload capacity. With ±0.5mm repeatability, it excels in precise tasks like object manipulation, pick-and-place operations, and complex motion path planning -- all while ensuring safe human-robot interaction through collision-aware design.
Powered by a Raspberry Pi 4B controller and three ESP32-based M5Stack modules, myBuddy integrates seamlessly with the vast Raspberry Pi ecosystem. It features dual 2MP HD cameras for advanced computer vision: one angled for object/QR code recognition and area positioning, the other for face and body detection. Add optional end-effectors like grippers, suction cups, or expressive hands to unlock endless applications in AI grasping, visual recognition, and interactive scenarios.
Easy Programming for All Skill Levels
No prior experience? No problem. Program the myBuddy 280 using:
myBlockly: Drag-and-drop visual programming with official tutorials.
Python, C++, Arduino, C#, JS: Full open-source motion control library with 100+ interfaces.
ROS 1/2 Support: Built-in RViz/MoveIt examples for simulation and advanced algorithm testing.
myStudio Suite: One-stop tool for firmware updates, teach-and-play via 7-inch touchscreen, and dozens of pre-built demos.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, it supports secondary development for custom AI projects, dual-arm interference avoidance, and virtual environment testing -- drastically reducing hardware costs for research.
Key features:
Degrees of Freedom: 13 (6 per arm + 1 base)
Reach: 280mm per arm
Payload: 250g per arm
Repeatability: ±0.5mm
Controllers: Raspberry Pi 4B + ESP32 modules
Display: 7" interactive LCD
Cameras: Dual 2MP AI-ready (object recognition, facial detection)
Interfaces: USB 3.0, HDMI (dual 4K), 24V industrial I/O, LEGO-compatible
Safety: Collaborative design with emergency stop and force limiting
Perfect Applications
Education & STEM: Teach robotics, AI, and programming in classrooms or makerspaces.
Research: Develop dual-arm coordination, machine vision, and path-planning algorithms.
Hobby & Prototyping: Build interactive robots for home automation, art installations, or competitions.
Light Industry: Machine tending, testing, and small-scale assembly in safe co-working environments.
Backed by Elephant Robotics' open-source community, free video tutorials, and global support, the myBuddy 280 Pi is more than a robot -- it's your gateway to the future of collaborative robotics.
