Elephant Robotics launched ultraArm with various solutions for education

In the past year, Elephant Robotics has launched various products to meet more user needs and help them unlock more potential in research and education. To help users learn more knowledge about machine vision, Elephant Robotics launched the AI Kit, which can work with multiple robotic arms to do AI recognition and grabbing. In June 2022, Elephant Robotics released the mechArm to help individual makers and students get better learning in industrial robotics.

Nowadays, robotic arms are used in an increasingly wide range of applications, such as industry, medicine, commercial exhibitions, etc. At the very end of 2022, ultraArm is launched, and this time, Elephant Robotics doesn’t just release a new robotic arm, but brings 5 sets of solutions to education and R&D.

Small but powerful

As the core product of this launch, ultraArm is a small 4-axis desktop robotic arm. It is designed with a classic metal structure and occupies only an area of A5 paper. It is the first robotic arm equipped with a high-performance stepper motors of Elephant Robotics. It is stable and owns ±0.1mm repeated positioning accuracy. What’s more, ultraArm comes with 5 kits together including slide rail, conveyor belt, and cameras.

Multiple environments supported

As a preferred tool for the education field, ultraArm supports all major programming languages, including Python, Arduino, C++, etc. Also, it can be programmed in Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. For individual makers who are new to robotics, they can learn robotic programming with myBlockly, a visualization software that allows users to drag and drop code blocks.

Moreover, ultraArm supports ROS1 & ROS2. In the ROS environment, users can control ultraArm and verify algorithms in the virtual environment, improving experiment efficiency. With the support of ROS2, users can achieve more functions and objects in the developments.

Five robotic kits with for Robot Vision & DIY

In the past year, Elephant Robotics found that many users have to spend large amount of time creating accessories or kits to work with robotic arms. Therefore, to provide more solutions in different fields, ultraArm comes with five robotic kits, which are devided into two series: vision educational kits and DIY kits. These kits will help users, especially students program easily for a better learning experience on practical exercises about AI robot vision and DIY robotic projects.

Vision educational kits

Combined with vision functions, robotic arms can be used for more applications in industry, medicine, education, etc. In robotics education, collaborative robotic arms with vision capabilities allow students to better learn about artificial intelligence. Elephant Robotics has launched three kits for machine vision education: Vision & Picking Kit, Vision & Conveyor Belt Kit, and Vision & Slide Rail Kit to provide more choices and support to the education industry. With the camera and built-in related AI algorithms (Yolo, SIFT, ORB, etc.), ultraArm can achieve different artificial intelligence recognition applications with different identifying ways. Therefore, users can select the kit based on their needs.

For Vision & Picking Kit, users can learn about color & image recognition, intelligent grasping, robot control principle, etc. For Vision & Conveyor Belt Kit and Vision, the robotic arm can sense the distance of materials for identifying, grabbing, and classifying the objects on the belt. Users can easily create simulated industrial applications in this kit, such as color sorting. Users can have deeper learning in machine vision with the Vision & Slide Rail Kit because the robot can track and grab objects through the dynamic vision algorithm in this kit. With the multiple programming environments supported, the vision educational kits are preferred for school or STEM education production line simulation. Moreover, Elephant Robotics also offers different educational programs for students and teachers, to enable them to better understand the principles and algorithms of robot vision, helping them operate these robot kits more easily.

DIY kits

There are two kits in the DIY series: the Drawing Kit and Laser Engraving Kit. Users will enjoyonline production, nameplate and phone case DIY production, and AI drawing with the multiple accessories in the DIY kits.

To help users quickly achieve DIY production, Elephant Robotics created software called Elephant Luban. It is a platform that generates the G-Code track and provides primary cases for users. Users can select multiple functions such as precise writing and drawing, laser engravingwith, only with a few clicks. For example, users can upload the images they like to the software, Elephant Luban will automatically generate the path of images and transmit to ultraArm, then users can choose drawing or engraving with different accessories.

There is no doubt that ultraArm with different robotics kits certainly provides a great deal of help and support to the education field. These kits offer better operating environments and conditions for students, and help them get better learning in robotic programming. Elephant Robotics will continue to launch more products and projects with the concept of helping more users to enjoy the robot world.

Now ordering ultraArm in Elephant Robotics Shop can enjoy the 20% discount with the code: Ultra20

The Robo Wunderkind Explorer Kits are finally available for pre-order

The wait is over! The Robo Wunderkind Explorer Kits are finally available for pre-order  In this blog post, find out what makes our newest robotics kits lineup so special, and why it is bound to become a highlight of this Christmas for your child.

Redesigned building blocks, extended functionally, and even more room for fun and learning – all you can think of in STEM represented in the Robo Wunderkind Explorer Kits. Besides the awesome perks you get by pre-ordering early, you and your child will benefit from the unique play and learning experiences these kits bring along. Ready to find out about the coolest features?

LED Display

This new, cube-shaped block offers so many possibilities for kids to be creative! Draw pictures and emotions, display them on the 16*16 resolution screen, and add some artistry to your coding creations. This building block supports animations, so your kid can create projects with short cartoons or text scroll.

Line Follower

Another new feature that our community has been looking forward to: the Line Follower block is our newest addition to the array of building pieces! With this block, your child’s robots can detect and follow lines drawn on the floor. Besides providing many ideas for super fun activities and games, this block is also an essential element of robotics – plenty of learning outcomes guaranteed!

Accelerometer

This sensor will help Robo to find its way around: it can recognize which way is up, down, left, and right! You can measure gravitational forces with an accelerometer, just like an astronaut in space. Programmed with our Python API, this sensor will also allow you to calculate your robot’s orientation in 3D space. 

Smart Motors

Each Robo Wunderkind Explorer Kit is now equipped with our new Smart Motors! Besides driving to a precise distance and turning, they now support relative angular positioning of anything you place on top of them.

Project Sharing

The coolest feature is coming to Robo Wunderkind apps: they will be even more fun to play with having our brand new project sharing functionality. Soon, you’ll be able to not only create your own code but also share it with friends and send them to other devices you have at home. Sharing is caring!

Excited for your little inventor to have fun and learn coding with these cool features? Pre-order Robo Wunderkind today, and get a 15% discount on any kit, a free t-shirt for your child, a possibility to upgrade your purchase, and even win an iPad mini! Delivery: end of September 2020.
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Innorobo, Europe’s leading event dedicated entirely to the robotics sector and its innovations, is now opening its doors in Berlin.

Innorobo is Europe’s leading summit on the worldwide robotics market. 

Innorobo is an inclusive professional robotics trade show aimed to present the state of the art of world robotics to a diverse range of markets through engaging workshops, inspiring keynotes, and content sessions with renowned specialists that deliver meaningful and actionable information. The goal is to encourage cross-innovation and open up new opportunities for growth and diversification in nearly all sectors.

This year, for the first time, Innorobo will open its doors in Berlin at IFA Global Markets.

You can find all information about the show, exhibitors and partners here on the website  

The Expo

The Innorobo exhibition will focus solely on the B2B2C and retail channels, rather than consumer visitors, to ensure maximum opportunity for networking and lead generation.

The expo will be filled with mobile autonomous robots, collaborative robots and advanced technology solutions. Other cutting-edge exhibitor groups from around the globe, including 3D Printing, will also be on display in the IFA Global Markets feature.

The Conference

The conference will take place 5-6 September with the mission to accelerate the adoption of modern robotics – service and collaborative robots for the home and other consumer applications, healthcare, education as well as business and manufacturing. Organized for robot buyers, end users and developers, the conference program focuses on practical and sustainable robots,

Use the discount code „ROBOTSBLOG“ for 15% off.

Innorobo, Europas führende Konferenz und Ausstellung rund um das Thema Robotik, öffnet dieses Jahr ihre Tore zum ersten Mal in Berlin

Die erste deutsche Ausgabe der Innorobo findet am 4.- 7. September im Rahmen der IFA in der Station statt. Innorobo ist die führende Robotics Konferenz und Ausstellung und bietet spannende Workshops, inspirierende Keynotes und Inhalte, die fortschrittliche und umsetzbare Informationen, Strategien und Praxisbeispiele liefern.

Die Ausstellung

Die Ausstellung umfasst mobile, autonome und kollaborative Roboter, sowie fortschrittliche Technologie-Lösungen. Weitere globale innovative Produkte und Trends wie z.B. 3D Druck werden ebenfalls präsentiert.

Die Konferenz

Die Konferenz findet am 5.- 6. September statt mit dem Ziel, die Adaption des Bereiches „Moderne Robotics“ zu beschleunigen und zur etablieren. Innorobo bietet hier die optimale Plattform zum Wissensaustausch. Zu den Inhalten gehören u.a. Service- und Arbeitsroboter für den Haus- und Konsumgebrauch, für Medizin, Bildung, sowie für Gewerbe- und Industrie. Zielgruppe sind Einkäufer von Robots, Endnutzer und Entwickler. Der Fokus des Konferenzprogramms liegt auf praktischen und nachhaltigen Robots, sowie aktuellen Trends und Entwicklungen. Hier werden Strategien und Wissen für verschiedene Sparten vermittelt. Themenbereiche sind u.a.:

  • Intelligente und adaptive Technologien
  • Mensch-Roboter Verhalten und Implikation
  • RobotGameChanger Startup Competition
  • Märkte und Anwendungen
  • Human Resources, Recht und Behörden
  • Spezialisierte interaktive Workshops

Innorobo bietet als führende Robotik Konferenz und Ausstellung spannende Workshops, inspirierende Keynotes und Inhalte, die fortschrittliche und umsetzbare Informationen, Strategien und Praxisbeispiele liefern. Das Ziel ist die Förderung von Innovation durch eine optimale Mischung aus Insider-Wissen und Networking.

Mit dem Discount-Code „ROBOTSBLOG“ erhalten Sie 15% Ermäßigung.