Elephant Robotics Technology Panda 5KG (4010200007)

Most workshops do not have a spare cage, a safety fence and a technician to guard a robot all day. The Elephant Robotics Technology Panda 5KG (4010200007) is made for those workshops: a 6-axis collaborative arm that carries a 5kg payload, reaches 850mm and is built to share a bench with people instead of keeping away from them.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Elephant Robotics and the P Series

Elephant Robotics develops the P Series as a family of universal 6-axis collaborative robots. The family comes in two payload versions, 3kg and 5kg, called P3 and P5 for short. In the store catalog the larger one appears as the Panda 5KG, and the smaller one as the Elephant Robotics Technology Panda 3Kg (4010200006). Both belong to the wider Elephant range, which also reaches into desktop arms, mobile platforms and humanoid robots.

The idea behind a universal collaborative arm is simple. One machine, fitted with different end-effectors, can be moved from one task to another without rebuilding a cell. The manufacturer names assembly, handling and testing as typical jobs for the series.

Positioning and key technology

The Panda 5KG sits at the heavier end of the series. It is the version to consider when the tool, the part, or the distance to the part is too much for the 3kg arm. Its body is made of aluminium alloy and rubber, and its base measures 123mm×123mm, a compact footprint for a machine of this reach.

The key safety technology is collision detection. The arm uses an efficient and exact collision detection algorithm, and it stops immediately when it perceives a slight collision. Collaborative operation is tested in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 PL d and EN ISO 10218-1: 2011-Clause 5.4.3. Customized protection units, such as Lidar and light curtains, are also accepted where a site needs an added layer of protection.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the joint-by-joint working range limits, the package contents, the controller specifications, the power supply voltage, the I/O ports, the cable length or the shipping dimensions; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the Panda 5KG different from the Panda 3Kg?

The first difference is the one in the name: the Panda 5KG carries a 5kg payload, while the other version of the series is rated at 3kg. If your gripper is heavy, or if the part you hold is heavy, the payload rating is the number that decides, and the larger arm gives more room for both. The 5KG version also offers 850mm of reach, which lets it serve a wider work area from a single mounting point.

The larger arm is a heavier machine, at 24.5kg, and its typical power consumption is 260W. That is worth planning for when you decide where and how it will be fixed. Because the robot can be mounted at any angle, it can sit on a bench, a wall or an overhead frame, whichever suits the layout.

What the two versions share is the approach: the same series, the same ±0.05mm repeatability, the same IP54 classification, the same graphical programming and the same collision detection. Choosing between them is therefore mostly a question of load and distance, not of learning a different system.

How does the Panda 5KG work safely beside people?

A collaborative arm earns that name through its behavior at the moment of contact. The Panda 5KG uses a collision detection algorithm that stops the arm immediately when a slight collision is perceived. The collaborative operation is tested in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 PL d and EN ISO 10218-1: 2011-Clause 5.4.3, which are the references a safety officer will want to see in the file.

Noise is below 70dB, so the arm does not dominate a shared room. Where the risk assessment of a particular site calls for more, customized protection units such as Lidar or light curtains can be added. In practice, the arm gives you a safe starting point, and the final safety concept still comes from your own assessment of the application, the tool and the surroundings.

Who is the Panda 5KG for?

Small and mid-sized manufacturers are the obvious first group. A shop that assembles, handles or tests parts by hand can add an arm to a bench without redesigning the whole line, and graphical programming keeps the first setup within reach of technicians who are not software specialists.

Integrators and engineering teams form the second group. The API can be integrated with any programming language, SDKs are provided for Python, C++ and Java, and offline programming and extension are available on ROS. That makes the arm suitable for custom cells and for projects where the robot must talk to vision, sensors or other equipment.

Universities, technical schools and training centers form the third. A 6-axis arm with real collaborative safety is a solid teaching platform for robotics, automation and programming courses.

If your parts and tools are light and your work area is small, the Panda 3Kg may be the better match. Browse the wider Shop if you are also comparing arms, mobile platforms and humanoid robots.

What is the Panda 5KG used for?

1. Assembly. Fit, place and join parts with a repeatability of ±0.05mm.
2. Handling. Move parts between stations, trays and machines with a suitable end-effector.
3. Testing. Present products to a test fixture or an inspection point in a repeatable way.
4. Education and training. Teach 6-axis motion, graphical programming and collaborative safety on a real machine.
5. Research and development. Build prototypes in Python, C++ or Java, or extend the arm on ROS with offline programming.
6. Flexible small-batch work. Re-mount the arm at any angle and change the end-effector as the job changes.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the Panda 5KG is given by quotation, based on your project and your requirements. Send us your application, the tool you plan to use and your location, and we will respond with a quotation. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you know the whole picture before you commit. The Elephant Robotics Technology Panda 5KG (4010200007) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the Panda 5KG have?

The payload is 5kg and the reach is 850mm. Repeatability is ±0.05mm.

Which programming options are supported?

The arm offers graphical programming. The API can be integrated with any programming language, the SDK covers Python, C++ and Java, and offline programming and extension are available on ROS.

Can it be mounted on a wall or overhead?

Yes. The robot mounting is listed as any angle, and the base measures 123mm×123mm.

What protection rating and operating temperature does it have?

The IP classification is IP54 and the operating temperature range is 0-50℃.

How does it behave in a collision?

Its collision detection algorithm stops the arm immediately when a slight collision is perceived. Customized protection units such as Lidar and light curtains are also accepted.

How heavy is the arm and how fast does it move?

The arm weighs 24.5kg and its typical tool speed is 1m/sec. Axes J1/J2/J3 reach 150°/sec and axes J4/J5/J6 reach 208°/sec.

Where can I buy the Panda 5KG and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on your project and delivery needs, so send us a request and we will provide the quotation.

Summary

The Panda 5KG answers a practical question: how do you put a capable robot arm next to people without building a fence around it? It offers a 5kg payload, 850mm of reach, ±0.05mm repeatability, collision detection that stops the arm on slight contact, and programming that runs from graphical tools to Python, C++, Java and ROS. For work in assembly, handling and testing, it is a flexible and carefully specified choice, and for lighter loads the Panda 3Kg is close by. When you are ready to talk about your application, this page is the starting point.