Mecademic 
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Bota Systems offers an example integration of **Bota Systems MiniONE Pro** with **Mecademic Robotics Meca500** robot through a Python architecture.

Hardware Requirements
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The integration requires two main components for seamless compatibility:

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         <h4 style="color: #495057; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;">Bota Systems Integration Kit</h4>
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           Complete sensor and adapter solution specifically designed for Mecademic Meca500 integration
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         <a href="https://shop.botasys.com/shop/mecademic-meca500-minione-pro-gen-a-kit-2279#attr=712,660,661,677" target="_blank" style="background: #da6527; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; transition: all 0.2s ease;">
           Visit our shop →
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         <h4 style="color: #495057; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;">Meca 500</h4>
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           Most compact and most precise six-axis industrial robot arm, as a plug-and-work Solution
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         <a href="https://mecademic.com/products/meca500-industrial-robot-arm/" target="_blank" style="background: #6c757d; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; transition: all 0.2s ease;">
           Learn More →
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Features
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The software integration provides the foundations for a professional-grade solution:

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           <li style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><strong>Python</strong> based architecture</li>
           <li style="margin-bottom: 8px;">Based on <strong>BotaDriver</strong></li>
           <li style="margin-bottom: 8px;">Intuitive usage through GUI</li>
           <li style="margin-bottom: 8px;">Various example controllers available</li>
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The following example controllers are included:

- **Hand guidance** - admittance control
- **Force tracking** - Contour following with direct force control
    - **Contour following**
    - **Deflashing**
    - **Polishing**
- **Contact Detection** - Detection of contact with environment
    - **Part Alignment**
    - **Pick and Weigh**
    - **Button Testing**


Getting Started
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         Complete Python integration with easy-to-use GUI, compatible with all MiniONE Pro kits. 
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       <a href="https://gitlab.com/botasys/robot_apps/meca500_demos" target="_blank" style="background: #da6527; color: white; padding: 15px 30px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; display: inline-block; transition: all 0.3s ease; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(218, 101, 39, 0.2);" onmouseover="this.style.background='#b8541f'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)'; this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 20px rgba(218, 101, 39, 0.3)'" onmouseout="this.style.background='#da6527'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)'; this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 15px rgba(218, 101, 39, 0.2)'">
         → Go to the GitLab Repository
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