[PD] Re: [PD-ot] Robotic arm

[Ian Smith-Heisters]

Wow, those are a lot more serious than I need. Thanks for the link. I'm 
beginning to think that since I don't need anything functional, in terms 
of repeatability or load, I may just build something from scratch using 
scrap metal and servos. Ugh. Thanks again for the linky.

Ralph Trautner wrote:
> Hello Ian,
> 
> here at the University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg (Germany) we are 
> using a Stäubli Robotic Arm from Switzerland for technical tasks:
> 
> http://www.staubli.com
> 
> Having only seen it, but Ive never used it.
> Maybe it is a start for investigation.
> 
> Ralph
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Ian Smith-Heisters schrieb:
> 
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Not exactly PD here, but I know there's lots of installation artist 
>> types around here and thought someone might have a clue for me.
>>
>> I'm looking for a robotic arm for an installation, and would like some 
>> tips on what to look for. I want something 5-15 feet long, and it 
>> doesn't need a "hand" or pincer, or whatever you call that grippy 
>> thing that's on lots of them. Really just a long, articulated stick 
>> that can swivel 360 degrees on its base and has a full range of motion 
>> in each of at least 2 joints (elbow, shoulder, more would be nice). I 
>> have a bit of electrical engineering experience, so a kit would be 
>> fine, and fun too. But I don't think I want to put out the effort to 
>> spec it and fab it myself.
>>
>> Does anyone know good vendors for such a beast? Good brands and 
>> models? Features to stay away from? Other properties I should take 
>> into consideration?
>>
>> Thanks much,
>> Ian
>>
>> P.S. If you think this might be appropriate for pd-list, as opposed to 
>> pd-ot, LMK, since pd-list probably has more subscribers.
>>
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