Inside the 2-Year Project to Build a 6-DOF Robotic Arm From the Ground Up

This DIY 6-DOF robot arm project details a two-year build cycle using 3D printed parts, custom electronics, and over 5,000 lines of code.
Geeky Gadgets

Build a Mini Robot Arm with Arduino

Tired of watching cool robotics projects online and feeling like they’re out of your reach? You’re not alone. Many enthusiasts face the challenge of turning their tech dreams into reality. But what if ...

Concord-Carlisle MA students build hydraulic robotic arms

Concord-Carlisle High School students designed and built hydraulic robotic arms, showcasing their engineering skills.
Hackaday

Arctos Robotics: Build A Robot Arm Out Of 3D Printer Spares?

ARCTOS is a 6-DOF robot arm based upon 3D printed mechanics running a modified version of GRBL firmware. Let’s get this straight now, the firmware is open source, but the hardware plans are a paid ...
TechCrunch

Orangewood wants to build a cheap, programmable robotic arm for manufacturing

In late 2017, three entrepreneurs — Abhinav Das, Aditya Bhatia and Akash Bansal — came to the mutual realization that the final steps of building furniture — specifically painting and sanding — were ...
Hackaday

Mini Robotic Arm Lets You Start Your Own Mini Assembly Line

Automating tasks with a robot sounds appealing, but not everyone has the budget for an Aismo or Kuka. [FABRI Creator] has a great tutorial on how to build your own mini robotic arm for small, ...
Los Angeles Times

How to build a robot arm that can flex in the moon’s frigid south pole

Extreme cold is merciless on machinery. Fluids thicken to useless goo. Rubber seals stiffen and crack. The problems pile up as the temperature falls. Metal becomes brittle, and wires contract.
Electronic Design

Detachable Hand Extends Robotic Arm’s Reach

Introduction to EPFL's robotic arm and detachable hand. How the robotic hand was developed. How the hand can grasp and carry objects. Researchers at EPFL's (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) ...
Sacramento State University

Student innovators build robotic arm and web app to teach American Sign Language to children, families

A note to readers: This story does not necessarily reflect the perspectives of all members of the Deaf community on the use of AI or robotic tools to teach American Sign Language to deaf or hard of ...
Electronic Design

Robotic Arm Features Greater Motion Range, Payload Capacity, and Precision

KR 1205 Edge Edition robotic arm design elements and features. The arm’s range of potential applications. The KR 1205 Edge Edition from Kassow Robots is an upgraded version of the company's 7-axis ...
Machine Design

Sensing Safety with a Laser Scanner on a Robotic Arm

Safety is the No. 1 priority in robotic applications. Among the collaborations at the Universal Robots booth at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 was a SICK safety laser ...