I’m trying to find robotic articulating arms that can be used as a mount for an augmented communication device used by a quadriplegic. It needs to be able to integrate to be controlled for slow movements with Windows, Mac, or/and Android.
Hello @Shift and welcome to the community!
I suggest checking the following sections:
Here’s a few that might interest you:
If you are interested in any of those manipulators but have more questions let us know!
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Those all look interesting and potentially perfect for our application needs. I’m looking for the most versatile off-shelf assembled option. Windows and Bluetooth controllers are great. The systems we’ll likely be using are primarily Windows based so we’ll either need something that has Windows software or can be programmed to be controlled using the proprietary software included with device.
The LynxMotion and LittleBig Arm seem ideal from the list you sent. Any tips or suggestions on what questions I should be asking?
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Hi again,
That’s great! All the models I suggested are compatible with Windows so the choice will depend mostly on the specifications of your project.
Could you give more details about it? Does the manipulator need to carry any weight? Does it need to be fast? Does it have to be precise? Does it need to reach a specific distance? Do you need certain degrees of freedom?
If the budget is not a problem I would suggest going for the Lynxmotion Robotic Arm because it is sturdier, has many more features, allows customization and expansion for applications through the use of additional parts, it is easy to program because it uses the LSS communication protocol (which is human readable) and the LSS FlowArm graphical user interface (which is intended for Windows operating systems) and it is a RobotShop original so you will be able to get all the support and information you need.
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Hello!
Awesome, thanks!
It will need to hold and securely mount a tablet and case weighing up to 5 lbs. It needs to be precise and smooth. It doesnt need to be fast. The application is essentially to be a mount for a communication device for a man who is a fully cognitive nonverbal quadriplegic. All mounts I’ve found require a seperate person to move and set the mount in a fixed place. I want to develop a mounting system so we can create an application within his augmentative communication system so my client can move it himself based on his own comfort needs. So… It will pretty much always be facing one direction, with slight articulations of tilt, rotation, and distance from the user’s face. Hope that helps!
Balancing cost and quality/efficiency is our biggest obstacle. The device itself is covered by insurance but the mounting system I’m conceiving is my own wild hair so I’ll need to fund it as a part of the project.
Would it need to hold the 5 lbs and reach the max distance (Max Horizontal Reach: 15.75" / Max Vertical Reach: 19.68")? or simply hold the weight and make small changes? Keep in mind that the payload of this model is 100 gr at maximum reach.
If I understand correctly the project is essentially a manipulator that will place a tablet in a certain position according the commands given by the user. Which sounds pretty interesting! Would you mind if I make this topic public in the forum so more people can give suggestions and assist you? The forum is full of robotics experts and enthusiasts!
Hi!
It would either need to hold 5 lbs at max reach or have a limiter to not extend to max reach.
You understand the application perfectly. You can make this public. I’d love more advise. Thanks!