The World's Smallest & Lightest Six Axis Cobot

The myCobot 280 M5Stack is a lightweight (under 1kg) collaborative robot arm with 6 degrees of freedom. Ideal for robotics research, artificial intelligence education, DIY, and commercial applications, it supports Python and ROS programming. This desktop robot arm can use a variety of end-effectors, and can lift and move objects up to 250g. Recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) as one of the world's smallest robot arms.

Users across various sectors have utilized myCobot arms for learning and applying robotic technologies. As of December 2025, myCobot 280 products have been sold to over 70 countries and regions, with more than 50,000 units sold, demonstrating the product's global reach and reliability.

Innovation Task Using the myCobot 280 Robotic Arm

Portable and versatile, the myCobot 280 series robotic arms empower users of all ages to learn and explore robotics by enabling easy creation of learning tasks and reliable object engrave, draw, write & more within designated zones.

Innovation Task Using the myCobot 280 Robotic Arm

Pick and Place Task Using the myCobot 280 Robotic Arm

Pick & Place Task Using the myCobot 280 Robotic Arm

Designed for research and makers, the myCobot 280 series robot arms offer a variety of control methods. They also boast reliable mobile transport and precise placement capabilities, making them ideal for various tasks.

Integration of Multiple End Effector Types for Applications

The myCobot 280 robot arm supports secondary development through its Lego interface, enabling the integration of multiple end effector technologies. This feature allows developers to implement various you need projects, including robot assistant, object recognition, image sorting, face recognition & tracking, and more.

Integration of Multiple End Effector Types for Applications

myCobot 280 M5 Unboxing Video

Seen on TV & Endorsed by Media Experts

Our contribution to innovative robots has helped tens of thousands of users use myCobot robotic arms to learn and apply robotics with ease and efficiency.

Robot Applications with ROS Compatibility

Robot Specification with 6 Servo Motors

Learn Robotics with Programming

We provides a Gitbook for quickly building a robotic arm development environment with detailed tutorials on everything from setting up the environment to controlling the robotic arm and support popular programming languages like Python, C++, C#, and Arduino.

Better Robotics Programming Software

Easily learn to program myCobot in your style and ready to start your robotics journey.

Flexible & Effortless Operation

myCobot's intuitive slider controls enable effortless operation, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced users.

Learn Through MoveIt Demos

MoveIt empowers programmers to develop sophisticated robotics applications with its comprehensive path planning and obstacle avoidance capabilities, catering to advanced development needs.

Offer Optional AI Kit Integration

myCobot 280 can be integrated with an AI Kit, enabling users to delve into machine vision and robot-arm coordination for object recognition and grasping tasks.

Compound Mobile Robot: myAGV + myCobot 280

Combining a mobile chassis with a robotic arm, the myAGV offers versatile functionalities for research, education, and individual makers. These include 2D/3D mapping and navigation, graphical programming, visual software integration, ROS simulation, and gamepad/keyboard control.

Hot Accessories Recommended

myCobot Adaptive Gripper

It can achieve grabbing applications with robotic arms.

myCobot G-Shape Base

It is fixed by a G-type clamp and can be freely installed on the edge of the desktop.

myCobot Flat Base

It can fix the robotic arm by vacuum adsorption principle.

myCobot Camera Flange

It can be used in more applications such as machine vision and image recognition.

myCobot Suction Pump

It performs the function of absorbing objects with robotic arms.

myCobot Flexible Gripper

It is used to clamp irregularly shaped objects and can be deformed.

myCobot Parallel Gripper

It can complete the fine application of robotic arm grabbing.

myCobot Phone Holder

It caters to a wide range of phone sizes.

myCobot Pen Holder

It can adapt to various types of pens for stable gripping.

myCobot Gamepad

It can directly control the robotic arm, and can also be used by other software.

myCobot Dual-Vacuum Gripper

It performs the function of absorbing larger objects with robotic arms.

myCobot Cylinder

It is used to implement the function of creative development.

myStudio

Centralized Robot Management: myStudio offers firmware updates, video tutorials, and maintenance/repair information, all accessible from a one-stop platform.

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