Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005)

Most industrial robot arms arrive with a hand-held teach pendant on a cable, and with the expectation that someone will stand beside the cell, jogging one joint at a time. The Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005) starts from a different premise. It is a six-axis collaborative arm in an all-in-one design, operated from a computer, a tablet or a phone. It is intended for two settings that seldom share equipment, commercial service scenarios and scientific research. It serves both through graphical programming for newcomers and through an open SDK, API and ROS support for those who prefer to write their own code.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Catbot 3Kg to businesses, universities and research institutes across the EU and the DACH region. We prepare each quotation for the configuration you require and arrange delivery to your site. Once the arm is in service, we remain your point of contact for technical questions. Our team can also help you choose between the standard C3 and the C3 lite before you place an order.

Background

Elephant Robotics and the Catbot series

Elephant Robotics develops robots at several scales, from compact educational arms and mobile platforms to humanoid research systems. The wider range is listed in our Elephant Robotics category. The Catbot series is the manufacturer's line of collaborative robots, and the C3 is presented as its latest all-in-one six-axis model. Collaborative robots of this class are designed to work close to people rather than behind fixed guarding. That makes them a common choice where floor space is limited, where tasks change frequently, or where the robot itself is the subject of study. Throughout the Catbot series, the teach pendant is treated as an optional accessory rather than a fixed part of the system.

Open interfaces and creative functions

The C3 stands out for how much of its control is opened to the user. Graphical programming is complemented by an SDK for Python, C++ and JAVA, an API and ROS integration, all reached over TCP/IP. Elephant Robotics also gives the arm two functions it describes as creative: Voice Control and Cloud Programming. The arm supports custom programming and secondary development. A laboratory can therefore build its own software layer on top of it, while a commercial operator keeps to the graphical tools. Mounting at any angle carries the same flexibility into the physical installation, so the arm can stand on a bench, hang from a frame or work from a wall.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation. Elephant Robotics has not published the joint working range, the maximum speed per axis, the package contents, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, a force-sensing specification or the power box dimensions for this version; we confirm these details at quotation.

What does the C3 lite change compared with the standard C3?

The published figures separate the two versions on a single point, repeatability. The standard C3 is specified at ±0.05mm, and the C3 lite at ±0.02mm. The remaining figures on the datasheet are listed for the Catbot C3 without any distinction between versions, including the payload, reach, tool speed and IP classification. The manufacturer publishes no further differences between the two. For most handling, demonstration and service tasks, the standard figure is entirely adequate. The tighter tolerance of the C3 lite matters where an experiment depends on returning to precisely the same point over long runs, or where a fixture leaves very little clearance. If you are unsure which version your application requires, we clarify the version-specific details as part of the quotation.

How is the Catbot 3Kg programmed without a teach pendant?

Operation is built around devices your team already uses. The arm can be controlled from a computer, a tablet or a phone, so no separate teach pendant is needed. A pendant remains available as an optional accessory for teams that prefer a dedicated hand-held unit. Graphical programming lets operators without coding experience assemble motion sequences visually. Developers can instead work through the SDK in Python, C++ or JAVA, call the API directly, or integrate the arm into an existing ROS workspace, all over TCP/IP. Voice Control and Cloud Programming provide two further routes into the system. On the hardware side, 12 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs leave room to connect sensors and signals from surrounding equipment. A further 3 digital inputs and 3 digital outputs at the tool serve grippers and end effectors.

Who is the Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg for?

Research groups and university laboratories are a natural fit. ROS support, the multi-language SDK and openness to secondary development allow the arm to become part of a study rather than remain a closed tool.

Teams developing commercial service applications benefit from graphical programming and from operation through a tablet or phone, without specialist hardware. Typical examples are demonstration counters, retail or hospitality concepts and small automated stations.

System integrators and product developers looking for a compact collaborative arm as a platform for their own software will value the API and TCP/IP communication.

Where positional precision is the deciding criterion, the C3 lite, with its tighter repeatability, is the better choice. Where it is not, the standard C3 covers the same range of tasks. If your project calls for a mobile base or a humanoid platform rather than a stationary arm, you can compare the wider range in our shop.

What is the Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg used for?

1. Research and teaching: experiments in motion planning and control through ROS and the SDK.
2. Commercial service scenarios: customer-facing tasks set up with graphical programming.
3. Light pick-and-place: moving parts and samples within a 3kg payload and 600mm reach.
4. Laboratory automation: repetitive sample handling, where the C3 lite's repeatability is an advantage.
5. Software and product development: secondary development and custom applications through the API.
6. Demonstrations and exhibitions: showing human-robot interaction through Voice Control.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the Catbot 3Kg on a quotation basis, so that the version, the optional teach pendant and any accessories match your project. Please tell us whether you need the C3 or the C3 lite, how you intend to mount the arm and which software environment you will use, and we will prepare an offer. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. To begin, use the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the Catbot 3Kg offer?

The arm carries a payload of 3kg and has a reach of 600mm, with a tool speed of 1m/sec.

Do I need a teach pendant?

No. The arm is operated from a computer, a tablet or a phone. A teach pendant is available as an optional accessory.

Which programming options are supported?

The arm offers graphical programming, an SDK for Python, C++ and JAVA, an API and ROS, with communication over TCP/IP. Voice Control and Cloud Programming are also available.

Can the arm be mounted on a wall or upside down?

Yes. The manufacturer specifies mounting at any angle, and the robot base has a diameter of φ150mm.

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

The difference lies in repeatability: ±0.05mm for the C3 and ±0.02mm for the C3 lite. No other differences are published.

In which environments can the Catbot 3Kg operate?

It is rated for 0-50℃ and a relative humidity of 5%-95%, carries an IP42 classification and runs at a noise level below 70dB.

Where can I buy the Elephant Robotics Catbot 3Kg (4010200005) and what does it cost?

Robots Europa supplies the arm across the EU and the DACH region. The price depends on the version and accessories you choose and is set out in an individual quotation.

Summary

The Catbot 3Kg removes the hand-held pendant from the centre of robot programming and puts a computer, tablet or phone in its place. Behind that simple change sits a capable specification: six axes, a 3kg payload, a 600mm reach and mounting at any angle. It is matched by interfaces open enough for research groups and graphical tools straightforward enough for commercial teams. The only published difference between the versions is repeatability, so the choice between the C3 and the C3 lite is clear-cut. Robots Europa quotes, delivers and supports the arm across Europe, and for your project this page is the starting point.