Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005)

A robot arm that needs its own control cabinet, a cable-tethered handset and a trained programmer is a hard sell for a small lab or a shop floor with no spare corner. The Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005) goes the other way. It is an all-in-one six-axis collaborative arm that you can drive from a computer, a Pad or a phone, so a project can begin with the arm, a power supply and a screen you already own.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

The company and the C3 line

Elephant Robotics builds compact robot arms and mobile robots for education, research and light commercial work. Its catalog on this network runs from small desktop arms to humanoid platforms and mobile bases, and you can browse the maker's range in the Elephant category or the wider Shop category.

The C3 is the latest all-in-one 6-axis collaborative robot from Elephant Robotics, aimed at being the perfect assistant in commercial scenarios and scientific research. The Catbot series sits within that family. Two versions exist: the C3 and the C3 lite. The lite version is the one listed with a tighter repeatability of ±0.02mm, while the standard C3 is listed at ±0.05mm.

Positioning and key technology

The word that matters in the product description is "all-in-one". The arm is meant to be a complete working unit rather than a mechanism that waits for a separate control system. You can operate it through a computer, a Pad or a phone, with no need for an extra teach pendant. In the Catbot series the teach pendant is an optional accessory, so a buyer who prefers a dedicated handset can add one, and a buyer who does not is not forced to pay for one.

Two creative functions set the arm apart from a plain pick-and-place unit: Voice Control and Cloud Programming. It also supports custom programming and secondary development. For people who write their own code, the interface list includes an SDK for Python, C++ and JAVA, an API and ROS. For people who do not, the programming mode is graphical programming. That combination lets a classroom, a research group and a small integrator use the same machine in different ways.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the joint working range, the axis maximum speed, the package contents, any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, the force sensing specification or the power box dimensions for this version; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the Catbot 3Kg different from a conventional robot arm?

The first difference is the control model. A conventional industrial arm usually comes with a handset, and the handset is where all teaching happens. Here the handset is optional. Because the arm can be operated through a computer, a Pad or a phone, the screen you already carry becomes the controller. For a teaching lab with a dozen students, or a showroom where staff change every season, that removes one piece of equipment to buy, charge and keep track of.

The second difference is how open the software side is. The list of Python, C++ and JAVA SDKs, an API and ROS is broad for a unit in this class. A university group working in ROS can bring existing code, while a company that prefers to stay out of code can use graphical programming. Communication runs over TCP/IP, a familiar network standard, so connecting the arm to a computer or to other equipment follows habits most technicians already have.

The third difference is the pair of features called Voice Control and Cloud Programming. They suit demonstrations, service settings and classrooms, where the point is to show what a robot can do without hours of setup. The arm also supports custom programming and secondary development, so it is not locked to those features.

Finally, the physical profile is modest. A weight of 18kg, a base of φ150mm and mounting at any angle mean the arm can sit on a bench, a cart, a wall or a frame. Typical power consumption is 180W, and the noise level is under 70dB, which matters in a room where people are talking.

What does the C3 lite change?

The C3 lite is listed with one distinct figure: repeatability of ±0.02mm, against ±0.05mm for the standard C3. If your work involves placing small parts, repeating the same touch point over many cycles or collecting consistent research data, the tighter figure is the reason to ask about the lite version. No other difference between the two is listed, so payload, reach and the remaining figures should be checked for the version you choose.

Who is the Catbot 3Kg for?

Education and training centers are the clearest fit. Graphical programming gives beginners a way in, and the SDK and ROS support give advanced students somewhere to go. Because no teach pendant is required, a class can share computers or tablets rather than waiting for a handset.

Research groups form the second segment. Scientific research is a named target, and the open interfaces, TCP/IP communication and secondary development support suit prototype work where the software changes weekly. Groups that need the finer repeatability should ask about the C3 lite.

Commercial users are the third segment: showrooms, retail demonstrations, hospitality concepts and small service pilots. Voice Control and Cloud Programming are made for settings where a visitor watches the arm and the operator wants it to respond quickly. Small workshops and integrators can also use the arm as a light-duty cell element for payloads within 3kg, with the 12 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs for signals and the tool I/O for an end effector.

A buyer who needs more than this arm offers, for example a longer reach, may want to compare it with the Elephant Robotics myCobot Pro 630 Robot Arm (4010200011); the specifications of that product should be checked on its own page.

What is the Catbot 3Kg used for?

1. Teaching robotics. Classes learn kinematics, programming and safe operation on a real six-axis arm with graphical tools.
2. Research prototyping. Python, C++, JAVA, the API and ROS let labs build and test their own control software.
3. Commercial demonstrations. Voice Control and Cloud Programming give visitors a direct, visible interaction with the arm.
4. Light pick and place. Items within the 3kg payload can be moved inside the 600mm reach at a tool speed of 1m/sec.
5. Signal-driven workstations. Digital inputs and outputs, plus tool I/O, connect sensors, grippers and other equipment.
6. Custom application development. Secondary development lets integrators build a tailored solution on top of the arm.

Pricing and Availability

We do not publish prices on this page. Quotation is the next step: tell us the version you want, the quantity and your location, and we will respond with a proposal. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so you see the whole picture before you decide. The Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the Catbot 3Kg have?

The payload is 3kg and the reach is 600mm. The arm has 6 axes and a tool speed of 1m/sec.

Do I need a teach pendant?

No. The arm can be operated through a computer, a Pad or a phone. In the Catbot series the teach pendant is an optional accessory.

How can I program it?

The programming mode is graphical programming. For code, the interface list includes an SDK for Python, C++ and JAVA, an API and ROS, and the arm supports custom programming and secondary development.

What is the difference between the C3 and the C3 lite?

The C3 lite is listed at a repeatability of ±0.02mm, while the C3 is listed at ±0.05mm. Request the datasheet of the version you need with your quotation.

In what conditions can it operate?

The operating temperature range is 0-50℃ and the relative humidity range is 5%-95%. The IP classification is IP42.

What power does it need?

The listed power supplies are DC 48V and DC 24V, and typical power consumption is 180W.

Where can I buy the Catbot 3Kg and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page, by quotation. We do not print prices; send a request and we will prepare a quotation for your version, quantity and destination.

Summary

The Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005) answers a simple question: what if the robot arm did not need a separate controller before it could start working? It brings six axes, a 3kg payload, a 600mm reach, open software interfaces and control from a computer, a Pad or a phone into one compact unit. The C3 lite adds a tighter repeatability for work that demands it. For classrooms, research labs and commercial demonstrations across the region, this page is the starting point.