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Elephant Robotics Mercury A1

Name: Elephant Robotics Mercury A1
Brand: Elephant Robotics

The Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 is a lightweight seven-axis robot arm for education, research and service use.

The Mercury A1 is a seven-axis robot arm from Elephant Robotics with a shell of carbon fibre, aluminium alloy and engineering plastics. According to the specifications page it has a maximum working radius of 450 mm, a maximum payload of 1 kg and a net weight of 5 kg, with a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. The arm runs on 24 V and has a built-in 2-inch touch screen with myPanel software for quick setup without programming. Elephant Robotics lists education, scientific research, 3D SLAM, service, recreation and VR teleoperation as application areas. The page does not state a motion speed. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.

Status 2026

Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.

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Type: Cobots
Origin: China
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: China
Applications: 6 applications

InteractionCollaborative robot arm
Built to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
ModularLightweight seven-axis robot arm
In the cobots category.

Schematic · photo not available

Degrees of freedom: 7
Reach: max. 450 mm
Payload: max. 1 kg
Weight: 5 kg

Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.

What is Elephant Robotics Mercury A1?

Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 is a collaborative robot arm from Elephant Robotics from China, listed for education, scientific research and 3d slam. Key figures: degrees of freedom 7, reach max. 450 mm, payload max. 1 kg, weight 5 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

How does it compare with other collaborative robot arms?

We compare each value with the other collaborative robot arms in our guide for which it is known. Typical is the middle half. Values according to the manufacturers; caveats are noted with the key figures at the top.

Working reach, viewed from above

Payload1kg
Low for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 193 others, 187 carry more, 3 the same and 3 less.
Typical: 5 to 18 kg
Weight5kg
Light for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 126 others, 121 are heavier, 1 the same weight and 4 lighter.
Typical: 16.5 to 45 kg
Reach450mm
Short reach for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 188 others, 183 reach further and 5 less far.
Typical: 800 to 1,500 mm

Application

What was Mercury A1 developed for?

Education
Scientific research
3D SLAM
Service

Business fit

When might Mercury A1 be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.

Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about Mercury A1, its manufacturer and this type of robot

2008
The first commercially sold cobot was a UR5 from Universal Robots, in December 2008.
Source: Universal Robots, company history
A cobot's payload includes the gripper. A 1 kg gripper on a 5 kg cobot leaves 4 kg for the product.
The safety rules for cobots are set out in ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066. The latter gives limit values for contact force per body part.
Source: ISO/TS 15066
2016
Elephant Robotics was founded in 2016 and is based in China.

Market and supply

Is Mercury A1 available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 4 November 2026

Market status
Commercially available
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
confirmed
Region
China
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.

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Manufacturer

Elephant Robotics

Developer of compact robot arms, educational robotics and research platforms.

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OUR INTERPRETATION

Our perspective on Mercury A1

Lease or rent

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Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.

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Compare

Compare Mercury A1 with alternatives

Open comparison overview

Feature	Mercury A1Elephant Robotics · this robot	UR10eUniversal Robots	Panda (FER)Franka Emika	SawyerRethink Robotics
Market status	Commercially available	Commercially available	Discontinued	Discontinued
Application	Education, Scientific research	Machine tending, Packaging	Robotics research, Robot control research	Historical machine tending and inspection applications, Grasping and machine vision research
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	China	Netherlands	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed
Difference	—	Different application: machine tending	Different market status: discontinued	Different market status: discontinued
Link		View robot	View robot	View robot

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Mercury A1

What is the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1?

What are the specifications of the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1?

Key figures: degrees of freedom 7, reach max. 450 mm, payload max. 1 kg, weight 5 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.

Which supplier is listed for the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1?

Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 is listed under Elephant Robotics, based in China. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.

What is the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 used for?

The applications listed for the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1 include education, scientific research, 3d slam and service.

What are alternatives to the Elephant Robotics Mercury A1?

Profiles include Universal Robots UR10e, Franka Emika Panda (FER) and Rethink Robotics Sawyer. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

Could Mercury A1 fit your organisation?

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Sources and checks

Checked against the manufacturer · last checked 4 November 2026

Manufacturer elephantrobotics.com

Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.