Elephant Robotics myController S570 – Exoskeleton Controller

Elephant Robotics myController S570 – Exoskeleton Controller

The myController S570 is the first portable dual-arm exoskeleton data acquisition device developed by Elephant Robotics. It bridges the gap between human motion and robotic execution, providing researchers, developers, and educators with an intuitive tool for capturing motion data, performing robot teleoperation, and conducting end-to-end application development.

Featuring 12 degrees of freedom (6 per arm), the S570 captures motion data at up to 100Hz, enabling precise AI training datasets and efficient robotic motion capture for complex research scenarios.

The device is built around an ESP32-based M5Stack main controller with dual Atom auxiliary controllers, providing onboard processing, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB Type-C connectivity. Each arm spans 570mm with a total combined span of 1,500mm, while the entire unit weighs just 1.5kg for comfortable extended wear. It includes dual-finger controllers, dual-button controls at the end effector, joysticks, and a gyroscope for rich, multi-modal input data.

The S570 is highly compatible with Elephant Robotics’ product ecosystem, supporting direct teleoperation of the myCobot 280, myCobot 320, myCobot Pro 630, myAGV, mechArm 270, myArm M750, myBuddy 280, and Mercury humanoid robots. Its variable configuration allows flexible pairing with 5-DOF, 6-DOF, and 7-DOF robots.

It is ideal for education and training environments where students need hands-on experience, as well as advanced research labs requiring high-fidelity motion data for algorithm development, LeRobot framework integration, and end-to-end robotic learning pipelines.

Specifications

• Model: myController S570
• DOF: 12 (6+6)
• Horizontal Reach: 570mm per arm
• Total Span: 1,500mm
• Weight: 1.5kg
• Power Supply: 8.4V 2A (built-in rechargeable battery, up to 2 hours continuous use)
• Rotation Range: ±180°
• End Effector: Dual-finger control + dual-button control + dual joysticks
• USB Connection: Type-C
• Communication Frame Rate: Up to 100Hz
• Main Controller: ESP32 (M5Stack-basic) – 240MHz dual-core, 600 DMIPS, 520KB SRAM, Wi-Fi & dual-mode Bluetooth
• Auxiliary Controller: ESP32 ×2 (Atom) – 4MB Flash, 5×5 LED matrix
• LCD Display: 2.0” @ 320×240, ILI9342C IPS panel, 853 nit max brightness
• Connectivity: USB Type-C, Bluetooth 2.4G/5G, Wireless 2.4G 3D Antenna
• OS Compatibility: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Programmable Interfaces: Position, speed, acceleration, button status, joystick state, gyroscope data, LED color (read/write)
• Documentation Support: 3D-STEP model files and 2D CAD specification files available

Features

• Portable Dual-Arm Exoskeleton: Lightweight 1.5kg design for comfortable, extended-session wear during data collection and teleoperation tasks

• 100Hz High-Speed Data Sampling: Provides high-fidelity motion capture suitable for end-to-end AI model training and deep learning pipelines

• Broad Product Compatibility: Supports direct teleoperation of the myCobot 280, myCobot 320, myCobot Pro 630, myAGV, mechArm 270, myArm M750, myBuddy 280, and Mercury humanoid robots

• Variable-Configuration Design: Flexible pairing with 5-DOF, 6-DOF, and 7-DOF robot platforms for diverse research and teaching setups

• Multi-Modal Input: Dual-finger controllers, 2 smart buttons, 2 joysticks, and a gyroscope provide rich, intuitive, and precise remote control

• Built-In Rechargeable Battery: Supports up to 2 hours of continuous wireless operation; external power supply available for extended sessions

• Standardized Driver Library: Robot driver distributed via PyPI enables programmatic queries for joint angles, Cartesian coordinates, sensor data, and more

• Data Reproduction & Processing: Full data reproduction and deep processing capabilities for complex scenario research and algorithm development

• Onboard Display & Feedback: 2.0-inch IPS LCD display (853 nit) and 5×5 LED matrix for real-time status monitoring and visual feedback

• Modular Design: Easy upgrades and maintenance, with customizable configurations to meet specific user needs

Programming Tools and Resources

• Python (pymycobot): Full API library for joint angle/coordinate queries, motion control, sensor reading, and data acquisition. Install via pip or clone from GitHub. PyPI | GitHub

• ROS1 (mycobot_ros): Complete ROS workspace with RViz simulation, Gazebo integration, and real-time robot state display. GitHub

• ROS2 (mycobot_ros2): Full ROS2 workspace supporting Foxy, Galactic, and Humble distributions with visualization and communication tools. GitHub

• Serial Communication Protocol: Direct serial-based control and data exchange for low-level hardware integration. Documentation available in the GitBook Developer Guide

• myStudio: Centralized firmware management platform for firmware burning/updates, driver installation, video tutorials, and robot configuration. GitHub Releases

• Minirobot: Built-in onboard application for zero-position calibration, communication relay, status information display, and device diagnostics via the base’s 3-button and LCD interface.

• Open-Source Examples: Remote operation demos for myArm M750, myAGV + myCobot 280, and Mercury X1, plus LeRobot framework integration tutorials. GitBook Cases

• Downloads & Drivers: CP210x and CDM drivers, firmware files, and system images available from the official downloads page. Elephant Robotics Downloads