David Ng - Robot Hand/Arm

Updated:  08/03/2009


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 David Ng is now offering a servo operated robotic hand and arm

                         Ng_hand1.jpg (35081 bytes)           Ng_hand2.jpg (31415 bytes)

This hand/arm is operated by 13 high torque servos as follows:

  • 4 fingers - 1 DOF each (1 servo - open/close )
  • 1 thumb - 2 DOF (2 servos - open/close & side to side)
  • Fingers - 1 DOF (1 servo - spreading/closing )
  • Wrist - 1 DOF (1 servo - rotation)
  • Forearm - 1 DOF (1 servo - rotation)
  • Elbow - 1 DOF (1 servo - bend/straighten)
  • Upper arm - 1 DOF (1 servo - rotation)
  • Shoulder - 2 DOF (2 servos - raise/lower arm & swing forward/back)
  • Kit includes 2 Mini-SSC servo controllers.

                    Here is a movie of the hand/arm in action.

       Additional details:

         High torque servo motors are used to produce the actions.

         Controlled by:   Mini-SSC servo controllers

         The Mini-SSC is produced by Scott Edwards of Arizona and will control up to 8 servos at a time.

         Two Mini-SSC controllers will be included with each kit.   Please visit his site for more info on his

         controller board.       http://www.seetron.com/ssc.htm

         Connection to the computer:

         Cables are provided to connect each Mini-SSC to a serial port on your computer.  

         Software:   The VSA servo controller software package from Brookshire Software

         is included in the price.  This is version 4.0   and is supplied on a CD.   This software allows you

         to set up a sequence of actions (as long as you want) for up to 64 servos and to associate a wave

         file with each one.  You can play the resulting sequence once or many times or repeatedly.

         Please visit     http://www.brookshiresoftware.com/           for more information of this package.

         Size:   The arm is basically life-sized.   Weight is about 10 pounds.

         Customization offered:   The customer can specify the arm length from wrist to elbow and

         from elbow to shoulder.

        Discounts offered:

         1  hand-arm = regular price $6000

         2  hand-arms  =  10% discount = $5400 each

         3  hand-arms  =  15% discount = $5100 each

         4  hand-arms  =  20% discount = $4800 each

 

Fully assembled 13 DOF robotic hand/arm kit - $6000

     

           This kit will be shipped from Vancouver, BC.  Please contact us for shipping charges.

 

Comments?   Email me at crwillis@androidworld.com