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OpenArm: A High-Performance Open Source Robotic Arm For Makerspaces
Project type
Robotics
Date
January 2023
Location
High Point, North Carolina
The OpenArm is a cost-effective robotic arm that I designed to match the performance of expensive counterparts, addressing the financial barriers hindering the widespread adoption of modern robotic arms in educational settings. The affordability of this robotic arm not only allows for greater student involvement, but its open-source nature fosters a deeper understanding of the robotics development process. Not only that, but the entire arm is made of components that can be easily fabricated using commonly available Makerspace Equipment. The overall goal of the project was to create a more inclusive learning environment by reducing financial constraints, enabling broader student participation, and contributing to the advancement of robotics education.
Associated Publication:
“The Development and Implementation of a Cost-effective Educational Robotic Arm using ROSMoveIT”, 14th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference
Link:
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10664704
