uk666 5,298 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 Plug-and-Play Robot Arm, For DIY Engineers What is your desktop setup like — dual monitors, maybe? A good sound system and some sort of ergonomic wrist rest. That sounds okay, but you know what would really kick things up a notch. A programmable robot arm that can pass you drinks and high-five you every morning. Really, who even needs friends. The arm in question is the uArm Swift from uFactory, and it is currently raising funds on Indiegogo, attracting more than $300,000 so far. It comes in two flavours, standard and pro, and is open source and programmable; perfect for DIY tinkerers. It can be controlled manually via mobile or desktop software, or can be programmed for a specific task. The uArm Swift Pro is currently available for $489 with an RRP of $842, and is precise enough to handle tasks like drawing and laser engraving. The standard uArm Swift, by comparison, has a less powerful motor and is less precise, with a repeatability of 5mm. It is available from $289, with an RRP of $489. Both models should be shipping out May this year. theverge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tech 425 3,942 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Alot of $ to hand me a beer but would be cool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
