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Elephant Robotics

Elephant Robotics (大象机器人) makes affordable desktop robot arms — myCobot, myPalletizer and myArm — that became a global favourite in maker and education labs.

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Elephant Robotics — China Robotics Insider company profile
大象机器人

Desktop robot arms for makers & educators

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Company Overview

  • Elephant Robotics focuses on open, low-cost, easy-to-program robot arms for education, research and light automation.
  • Its myCobot (6-axis, from about US$799) is among the world's best-selling desktop arms, with ROS support and a huge maker community.
  • Expanding from arms into mobile bases and wheeled humanoids (myAGV, myPalletizer, Watermelon).

Key Facts

Full NameShenzhen Elephant Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.
Chinese Name深圳大象机器人科技有限公司
Founded2018
HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong
Core ProductsmyCobot, myPalletizer, myArm, myAGV, AI Kit
StatusGlobal leader in low-cost education/desktop arms

Actuators & Sensors

  • 6-DOF lightweight arms with integrated servos.
  • Open-source ROS/ROS2 drivers and Python SDK.
  • Vision kit and AI Kit for teaching.

Supply-Chain Analysis

  • Motors and harmonic parts sourced from domestic supply chain.
  • Assembly and QA in Shenzhen for global export.

Competitor Comparison

Direct rivals include uArm/UFACTORY and Dobot in desktop arms; Elephant competes on openness and price while Dobot targets classrooms at scale.

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