May 30, 2013

The "ARM" - Arduino Robotic Manipulator

 Although still a work-in-progress, this device by Instructables user "TheSteamer71" is a great demonstration of what's possible with an Arduino and some imagination. They've created a robotic, multi-jointed arm that is controlled by several servos via the Arduino. Then various movements are a simple matter of the right sequence of commands to the servos. When making your own version, be sure to use high-torque servos and power them from an independent power supply, not the Arduino itself. And here's the ARM in action:


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