Elephant Robotics myBuddy 280 Pi is a compact 13-DOF dual-arm collaborative robot designed for robotics education, laboratory research, AI vision experiments, and coordinated manipulation development. Its Raspberry Pi 4B controller, two 6-axis arms, independently controlled waist joint, 7-inch touchscreen, and dual cameras give developers a complete desktop platform for exploring motion planning, human-robot interaction, and dual-arm coordination. Why Choose myBuddy 280 Pi? Dual-arm coordination: Control the left arm, right arm, and waist independently to study synchronized motion, self-interference avoidance, and cooperative manipulation. Research-ready control: Elephant Robotics provides more than 100 control interfaces for joint angles, Cartesian coordinates, speed, system status, and secondary development; Python/pymycobot is a primary development path. Integrated vision: Two 2 MP cameras support up to 1080p image capture, while the built-in OpenCV environment enables object, QR-code, face, and body-recognition projects. ROS development: Official ROS resources include URDF models and RViz/MoveIt workflows for visualization, motion planning, simulation, and physical robot control. Accessible learning path: Drag teaching, myBlockly visual programming, Python, and touchscreen operation accommodate beginners while leaving room for advanced research. Built for Dual-Arm Robotics Research Unlike a single robotic arm, myBuddy provides two 6-axis arms plus a waist axis in one integrated platform. This layout is suitable for studying handover tasks, coordinated trajectories, workspace sharing, self-interference avoidance, and service-robot prototyping. Each arm offers a 280 mm working radius and handles loads up to 250 g, making the system appropriate for lightweight teaching objects and research fixtures. Vision and Human-Robot Interaction The integrated camera system supports two complementary viewpoints. The lower angled camera can be used for workspace localization, object detection, and QR-code recognition, while the second camera supports face and body-recognition development. The 7-inch touch display can show controls, images, status information, and more than 20 built-in dynamic expressions for interactive demonstrations. Software and Development Ecosystem Python / pymycobot: Script joint, coordinate, speed, and system-control workflows. ROS: Elephant Robotics documentation covers ROS1 and ROS2 environments for myBuddy. RViz and MoveIt: Use robot models and examples for visualization, motion planning, simulation, and coordinated arm/waist control. OpenCV: Develop image-processing and recognition applications with the built-in camera environment. myBlockly: Create visual programs for introductory teaching and rapid demonstrations. myStudio: Manage supported firmware and device setup tasks. Drag teaching: Record and replay motion paths through the myBuddy GUI workflow. Technical Specifications Model myBuddy 280 Pi Manufacturer SKU 4010100014 Degrees of Freedom 13 total: two 6-axis arms plus 1 waist axis Working Radius 280 mm per arm Payload Up to 250 g per arm Repeatability ±0.5 mm Maximum Joint Speed 160°/s Main Controller Raspberry Pi 4B, Broadcom BCM2711, 64-bit 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU Memory 4 GB RAM; 32 GB memory card Auxiliary Control ESP32-based auxiliary control Display 7-inch interactive touchscreen Cameras Two 2 MP cameras; up to 1080p image capture Interfaces Grove, USB, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.3 V I/O, HDMI, and LEGO-compatible ports Communication Serial communication and TCP/IP Power Input 24 V DC, 9.2 A Recommended Applications University robotics courses and laboratory instruction Dual-arm trajectory planning and coordination research Robot self-interference and collision-avoidance studies Computer vision, object recognition, and visual manipulation Human-robot interaction and service-robot prototyping ROS, MoveIt, OpenCV, and Python practical training Before You Order This listing is for the myBuddy 280 Pi configuration associated with OpenELAB SKU ER-4010100014. Payload ratings apply per arm and include the combined effect of the end effector and the object being handled. Grippers, suction pumps, mounting bases, and other end effectors are optional unless explicitly listed as included in the selected offer. The robot requires an external 24 V power supply and should be securely positioned on a suitable work surface before operation. For institutional deployment, confirm the required end effectors, fixtures, software environment, network access, and safety procedures before purchase. Documentation and Software Resources Elephant Robotics provides official myBuddy documentation, ROS robot models and packages, and the pymycobot Python API for setup, simulation, motion planning, secondary development, and software integration. Refer to the current Elephant Robotics documentation for version-specific installation requirements. FAQ How are the 13 degrees of freedom arranged? myBuddy combines two 6-axis robotic arms with one independently controlled waist axis, giving 13 controllable axes in total. Can the two arms be controlled separately? Yes. The left arm, right arm, and waist can be controlled independently, which is useful for both single-arm exercises and coordinated dual-arm research. Does it support visual programming and Python? Yes. Beginners can use drag teaching and myBlockly, while developers can use Python and the pymycobot API for deeper control and application development. Can I use ROS and MoveIt? Yes. Elephant Robotics provides ROS resources, URDF models, RViz workflows, and MoveIt examples for visualization and motion-planning tasks. Refer to the current official documentation for the supported ROS environment and installation requirements. Are cameras included? The myBuddy platform integrates two 2 MP cameras capable of up to 1080p image capture. Elephant Robotics also provides an OpenCV development environment and vision-development examples. Are grippers included? Do not assume a gripper, suction pump, base, or other end effector is included unless it is explicitly named in the selected offer. These accessories can be chosen according to the intended task. Is this suitable for continuous industrial production? myBuddy 280 Pi is primarily positioned for education, research, demonstrations, and application prototyping. Assess duty cycle, payload, repeatability, fixturing, risk controls, and environmental requirements before using it in a production workflow.
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