Elephant Robotics · Robotic arms
Mercury A1
A compact collaborative robotic arm for research, education, and light manipulation tasks
Overview
The Mercury A1 is a lightweight, seven-axis collaborative robotic arm from Elephant Robotics. It incorporates integrated harmonic drive modules and a controller, targeting applications in AI and robotics development, educational settings, and precise manipulation.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Communication
- CAN Bus, WiFi, Ethernet (network port), Bluetooth, USB serial port — no 4G
- Degrees of Freedom
- 7
- Height
- 640 mm
- IP Rating
- IP54
- Locomotion
- Stationary
- Max Speed
- 150 °/s maximum joint speed (maker publishes no linear end-effector speed)
- Payload Capacity
- 1 kg
- Reach
- 450 mm maximum working radius
- Repeatability
- ±0.05 mm
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- Runtime
- None (mains-powered, DC 24 V)
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Sensors
- None built-in (vision/cameras are optional add-ons)
- Weight
- 5 kg (maker spec page; docs say 5.2 kg, shop table 3.5 kg — maker self-conflict)
- Width
- 98 mm
- Depth
- 128 mm
Where it performs
- Compatible with major robotic software platforms and simulation tools.
- Integrated control system and harmonic drive units simplify deployment.
- Repeatability of ±0.05 mm supports precise operational requirements.
What to check before buying
- Payload capacity is limited to 1 kg, restricting heavy-duty applications.
- Maximum joint speed is 150 °/s, with no linear end-effector speed published.
- Fixed base design means no inherent mobility; requires external transport.