Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm C650 (4011200002)

Teaching a robot with lines of code is slow, while showing it by hand is quick. The Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm C650 (4011200002) is made for the second approach. It is a six-joint arm that you move yourself, with a finger controller and two smart buttons at its tip, and it reports every movement as data that software can use.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Elephant Robotics and its arm family

Elephant Robotics builds compact robot arms for classrooms, laboratories and small development teams. Its catalog covers desktop arms, collaborative arms and accessory kits. The myArm line sits within that range and is aimed at people who need to record or reproduce human motion. Related models on this site include the Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm M750 (4011200003) and the Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm 300 PI 2023 (4011200001). You can browse the wider range under Elephant.

Where the myArm C650 fits

The myArm C650 is described by its maker as a universal 6-degree-of-freedom robot motion information collection device. In plain terms, it is a measuring instrument shaped like an arm. An operator holds it, guides it through a task, and the device sends out either end coordinates or joint angles at 50hz. Software can then store the motion, study it, or use it to guide other systems.

Every joint motor carries a 4096-bit encoder, which gives the controller a precise reading of each joint position. At the end of the arm, a finger controller and two smart buttons let the operator add commands while moving, such as marking a point or signalling an action. A 2 inch screen and a 5*5 LED light matrix on the atom end give visual feedback. Together these make the C650 a hands-on interface, not a machine that works on its own.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions of the arm, the IP rating, the operating temperature, the payload, the battery, the noise level or the material; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the myArm C650 different from the myArm M750?

Both belong to the myArm family, and the myArm M750 is the sibling model named alongside the C650. The C650 is defined by its purpose: it collects motion information from a human operator. Its finger controller, two smart buttons, screen and LED matrix are all built for someone holding the arm and working with it directly.

The sources we hold give figures for the C650 only, so we do not set the two side by side on numbers here. If you are choosing between them, tell us what you want to record or control and we will compare them with you against the datasheets when we prepare your quotation. The sibling is listed on this site as the Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm M750 (4011200003).

How does the myArm C650 pass motion to your software?

The data path is simple. The operator moves the arm, and the encoders on the six joints register each position. The device then outputs end coordinates or joint angles at 50hz, with a communication frame rate above 50Hz. For a human demonstration, that is a steady stream of readings to log or process.

You can connect by USB through a Type-C port, or over wireless networks or Bluetooth. This lets you use the arm on a bench beside a computer or in a setup where a cable is awkward. The device is compatible with Windows, Linux and MacOS, so it can join the environment your team already uses. It supports both ROS1 and ROS2 and provides RVIZ simulation environment support, so teams that work in ROS can view the arm in simulation as well.

On accuracy, the published figures are repeatability of ±1mm and accuracy of 5-8mm. Each joint rotates +/- 180°, and the horizontal reach of 650mm gives a total span of 1300mm. These figures help you judge whether the working area suits the tasks you plan to record.

Who is the myArm C650 for?

Robotics researchers are the clearest group. They often need examples of human movement to study manipulation, and a hand-guided arm with a steady output rate gives them a direct way to collect it. University labs and teaching programs can use the same strengths: students move the arm and watch the numbers appear, which makes joint angles and coordinates easier to understand than a textbook can.

Developers and integrators who work in ROS will find the ROS1 and ROS2 support and the RVIZ simulation environment useful. Teams who need a motion-capture input device for their own software will value the multiple connection methods and the three supported operating systems. If your priority is an arm that works from commands, or you want to compare it with a larger sibling, ask us about the Myarm M750. For other designs, see the full list under Robot Arms.

What is the myArm C650 used for?

1. Recording human demonstrations. Guide the arm through a task and log joint angles or end coordinates at 50hz.
2. Robotics research. Gather motion data from operators for study in a lab or workshop.
3. Teaching kinematics. Let students see how six joints produce a position in space.
4. ROS development. Work with ROS1 or ROS2 and check motion in the RVIZ simulation environment.
5. Operator input. Use the finger controller and two smart buttons to add commands while the arm moves.
6. Software prototyping. Connect by USB, wireless or Bluetooth from Windows, Linux or MacOS to test new control ideas.

Pricing and Availability

We do not list prices on this page; the Myarm C650 (4011200002) is supplied by quotation. Send us your requirements and we will prepare an offer. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you know the full picture before you decide. The Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm C650 (4011200002) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the myArm C650?

It is a universal 6-degree-of-freedom robot motion information collection device with a finger controller and 2 smart buttons at the end. You move it by hand and it reports the motion as data.

How fast does it send data?

End coordinates or joint angles can be output at 50hz. The communication frame rate is above 50Hz.

How precise is it?

Repeatability is ±1mm and accuracy is 5-8mm. All joint motors have 4096-bit encoders.

Which computers and software can I use?

It is compatible with Windows, Linux and MacOS. It supports both ROS1 and ROS2 and provides RVIZ simulation environment support.

How do I connect it?

It supports USB, wireless networks and Bluetooth. The USB connection is Type-C, and power is specified as 12V5A.

What are the reach and weight?

Horizontal reach is 650mm, total span is 1300mm, and the weight is 1.95kg. Each joint rotates +/- 180°.

Where can I buy the myArm C650 and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, where it is supplied by quotation. We do not print prices, so contact us with your needs and we will send an offer.

Summary

Where many robot arms are programmed, the myArm C650 is guided. It turns a person's hand movement into data, with six joints, 4096-bit encoders, a 50hz output and support for ROS1, ROS2 and three operating systems. Its 650mm reach, finger controller and two smart buttons suit anyone who wants to show a task and then record it. Some specifications, such as payload and IP rating, are confirmed at quotation. When you are ready to evaluate the Elephant Robotics Technology Myarm C650 (4011200002), this page is the starting point.