Summary of Maximo 5-axis Robot Arm with a laser-cut acrylic body
This project is a 5-axis robotic arm designed to offer high-quality, assembly-line-like motion while remaining affordable and suitable for education and hobbyists. It builds on the team’s prior MandleBot design and aims to be functional, configurable, and visually appealing for schools, clubs, and makers.
Parts used in the Maximo 5-axis Robot Arm:
- Black acrylic body panels
- Clear acrylic body panels
- Set of screws
- Nuts
- Standoffs
- Six high torque servomotors
- Bearing base
- Arduino with Servo Shield
- Wiring
- USB cable
- Power supply
- Standard gripper head module
- Robotic Studio license
- Assembly Manual
About this project
This is a Robot Arm with 5-axis range of motion allowing movements similar to assembly line robots. It was designed to offer the highest quality while remaining one of the most affordable robotic arms on the market.
Three years ago, we created MandleBot, a 5-axis aluminum robotic arm currently being used in schools, robotics clubs, summer camps and even factories. We have enjoyed sharing our passion for robotics with a lot of people and it has inspired us to now do it on a larger scale.
My team and I wanted to create a robotics experience that would be available to anyone interested in this hot and futuristic subject, whether just starting out or already quite experienced. Our goal has been to create a robot that meets our exacting quality standards while remaining affordable.
Another goal was to create a robot that could be used in schools to motivate students to learn more about science, engineering and robotics. Such a robot needs to be highly functional, configurable and visually appealing.
The kit includes: a black and clear acrylic body with a set of screws, nuts and standoffs, six high torque servomotors, a bearing base, Arduino with Servo Shield, wiring, USB cable and a power supply. You also get the standard gripper head module, a Robotic Studio license and the Assembly Manual.
For More Details: Maximo 5-axis Robot Arm with a laser-cut acrylic body
- What degrees of freedom does the Maximo Robot Arm have?
It has a 5-axis range of motion. - Who is the Maximo Robot Arm intended for?
It is intended for anyone interested in robotics, including beginners, experienced users, schools, robotics clubs, and summer camps. - What materials are used for the robot body?
The body is made of black and clear laser-cut acrylic panels. - How many servomotors are included in the kit?
The kit includes six high torque servomotors. - Does the kit include a controller?
Yes, the kit includes an Arduino with a Servo Shield. - Is software included with the Maximo Robot Arm?
Yes, the kit includes a Robotic Studio license. - Does the kit come with a gripper?
Yes, a standard gripper head module is included. - What documentation is provided with the kit?
The kit includes an Assembly Manual.
