Description

WLKATA Haro380 Advanced Kit

Overview

The WLKATA Haro380 Advanced Kit is a 6-axis industrial-grade desktop robotic arm paired with an extended set of industrial end effectors and educational accessories. It delivers the precision, payload, and protocol support of a full-size industrial robot in a compact platform, with the broader tooling and teaching resources needed for advanced labs and application development.

Each joint runs on a harmonic reducer under closed-loop control for zero backlash and +/- 0.05 mm repeatability, precise enough for needle-threading and small-parts assembly. The aluminum-alloy structure carries a 500 gram rated payload (up to 1000 grams under specific conditions), reaches 434 mm, and mounts vertically, on a ceiling, or on its side. A magnetic docking system changes end effectors automatically, and the Advanced Kit extended tool set widens the range of tasks a single arm can perform.

Integration is central to the platform, with RS485, Modbus, EtherCAT, and PLC support for real smart-factory training. Programming spans Blockly, Python, C++, and G-code through WLKATA Studio and the WLKATA Lab mobile app, with ROS2, MATLAB, RoboDK, and digital-twin support, plus real-time control, manual teaching, gesture control, and voice commands backed by a full safety system.

Specifications

Robotic Arm
Model	WLKATA Haro380
Axes	6+1 (6 axes plus 1 additional degree of freedom)
Rated Payload	500 g
Maximum Payload	Up to 1000 g under specific conditions
Reach	434 mm
Repeatability	+/- 0.05 mm
Structure	Full metal, high strength-to-weight aluminum alloy
Build and Control
Joints	Harmonic reducers on all joints, closed-loop control, zero backlash
Tool Changing	Magnetic docking system for automatic end-effector changes
Mounting	Vertical, ceiling, and side installation
Protocols	RS485, Modbus, EtherCAT, and PLC integration
Control Modes	Real-time control, manual teaching, gesture control, and voice command
Safety	Overload, high and low voltage, overheat, and electrostatic protection
Software and Programming
WLKATA Software	WLKATA Studio (PC), WLKATA Lab (mobile), and WLKATA IOA Virtual Factory
Languages	Blockly, Python, C++, and G-code
Developer Platforms	ROS2, MATLAB, RoboDK, and digital twin
End Effectors
Tool Types	Grippers, vacuum and suction tools, dispensing tools, and laser engraving
Compatible Add-Ons	AI Vision Set, conveyor belt, sliding rail, and PLC learning station

Key Features

Industrial +/- 0.05 mm Precision: Harmonic reducers on all six joints with closed-loop control give +/- 0.05 mm repeatability and zero backlash, precise enough to thread a needle or assemble small model parts.
Harmonic-Drive Metal Build: A full aluminum-alloy structure delivers a high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth motion under load, and industrial durability in a compact desktop footprint.
Magnetic Tool Docking: A magnetic docking system changes end effectors automatically, switching between grippers, vacuum, dispensing, and other tools without manual intervention.
PLC and EtherCAT Integration: Support for RS485, Modbus, EtherCAT, and PLC systems lets the arm drop into real industrial automation workflows for genuine smart-factory training.
Flexible Mounting: The arm installs in vertical, ceiling, or side orientations to fit different workcell layouts and space constraints.
Multi-Modal Control: Real-time control, manual teaching, gesture control, and voice commands offer several intuitive ways to program and operate the arm.
Built-In Safety System: Overload, voltage, overheat, and electrostatic protection help keep the arm and its operators safe during continuous use.
Extended End-Effector Set: The Advanced Kit adds an extended set of industrial-grade end effectors and educational accessories, widening the range of handling, assembly, and dispensing tasks out of the box.

Applications

The Haro380 is built for micro-manufacturing, precision-manipulation research, and industrial automation training. Its harmonic drives, +/- 0.05 mm repeatability, and PLC, Modbus, and EtherCAT support let institutions teach real automation and smart-factory integration on hardware that behaves like production equipment, while its compact footprint fits small-parts assembly, dispensing, and light manufacturing where space is limited.

For research and higher education, the arm pairs with vision systems for perception-driven pick-and-place, inspection, and sorting, and its flexible programming makes it a platform for manipulation experiments and AI-algorithm development. A safe desktop form factor, magnetic tool changing, and RoboDK and digital-twin support make it equally suited to controls coursework, laboratory testing, and prototyping.

Setup and Getting Started

Unbox and inspect: Remove the arm, control box, and extended end-effector set, and check for shipping damage.
Mount the arm: Place the arm on a stable surface or mount it vertically, on a ceiling, or on its side, and secure the base.
Connect power and control: Connect the control box, power supply, and communication cabling to the arm and your PC.
Install the software: Install WLKATA Studio from the WLKATA Download Center, or the WLKATA Lab mobile app.
Attach an end effector: Select and fit an end effector from the extended set using the magnetic docking interface.
Run a first program: Confirm motion with a manual-teaching or Blockly routine, then advance to Python, ROS2, MATLAB, or PLC integration.

What’s Included

Robotic Arm: WLKATA Haro380 6-axis industrial-grade robotic arm (x1)
Control Box: Control box and power supply (x1)
Cabling: Communication and connection cabling
End Effectors: Extended industrial-grade end-effector set with magnetic docking interfaces
Accessories: Additional educational accessories
Documentation: Quick-start manual
Software: WLKATA Studio and WLKATA Lab access, plus open-source Python SDK and ROS2 packages
Curriculum: Free Haro380 programming and control textbook

Documentation and Resources

Software Download Center: WLKATA Lab and WLKATA Studio
Python SDK (GitHub): WLKATA-Python-SDK-wlkatapython
ROS2 Packages (GitHub): Haro380 ROS2 packages
User Manuals: WLKATA documentation portal
Video Tutorials: WLKATA YouTube tutorials
Academy Textbook: Haro380 Programming and Control (free)
Community: WLKATA Discord

Warranty Information

The WLKATA Haro380 Advanced Kit is covered by the WLKATA Product Warranty Policy, provided by Wristline Inc. (WLKATA) or its authorized agents. RoboticsSelect is an authorized WLKATA dealer, so warranty support is handled through us.