A Simple Arduino Robot Arm
The LittleArm original is no longer available as a kit. We have upgraded the design with the LittleArm 2C.
"I wanted to build a robot flexible enough that I could try whatever I wanted on the Arduino. And it turned into the perfect maker toy" ~Gabe Bentz - Inventor of LittleArm
The LittleArm is an Arduino robot kit that is perfect for learning engineering and programming at nearly any level, whether it be for the grade school student or the experienced hobbyist. This is made possible by the versatile 3D printed design and free software application that makes training the robot as easy as showing it what to do and saying "go." But if you want to program it from scratch go right ahead.
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An Arduino Robot Kit
The Arduino is the world's foremost educational and maker microcontroller. By using an Arduino Uno in the LittleArm robotics kit we are leveraging all of the tutorials and resources built around the Arduino. People using and programming the LittleArm from scratch can reference any and all Arduino resources to help them. |
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Trainable
Using the free LittleArm desktop application, training the arm and putting it to use is quick and easy. You don't even have to know programming. Just move it to a set of positions and record them. Then you can play back the motion, just like real industrial robots. |
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3D Printed
Since the entire LittleArm robot kit is 3D printed every part can be modified and replaced to experiment with different lengths and shapes. The grippers are also designed to be interchanged simply by sliding them into the slot in the forearm. |
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For All Levels
The LittleArm can literally be used anywhere. Whether it be a 3rd grade science class, a hackers garage, or in a college robotics course. We have created software that ensures that anyone can use the arm and enjoy it starting out. But as the user becomes more advanced they can learn to program the Arduino and then to control the arm from a computer. No other kit has had the flexibility to remain relevant at any stage of learning. |
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Simple
The Littlearm robotics kit can be put together in 1-2 hours with just a screwdriver. This ensures that it can be built and modified by anyone. New parts can be made easily by experienced users and the arm can be assembled by young roboticists. The 3D printed manufacturing methods also contribute the mechanical elegance of the arm. |
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