Introducing the OpenManipulator
Low-Cost Manipulator for ROS and Arduino
What is the “ Open Manipulator”?
Provide Open-Source CAD, Software, Hardware Design and Public Resources for Development.
Highlights
- ▪ Low Cost, High Repeatability, 500g Max Payload
- ▪ Precision Servo Control (DYNAMIXEL X-Series) with Feedback
- ▪ Modular Structure and All-in-One Design
- ▪ Easy to Use with PC or Embedded Boards
- ▪ Open Source Hardware (CAD) and Software (SDK)
- ▪ Low Weight Enables Integration with Mobile Robot Platforms
Specifications
Model Name |
RM-X52 | |
Actuator |
- | XM430-W350-T |
Input Voltage |
V | 12 |
DOF |
- | 5 (4 DOF + 1 DOF Gripper) |
Payload |
g | 500 |
Speed(Joint) |
RPM | 46 |
Weight |
kg (lb) | 0.70 (1.54) |
Reach |
mm (in) | 380 (14.9) |
Gripper Stroke |
mm (in) | 20~75 (0.79~2.95) |
| Communication | - | TTL (Level Multidrop BUS) |
| Software | - | ROS, DYNAMIXEL SDK, Arduino, Processing |
OpenManipulator |
Industrial |
Competitor |
||
| Programming Environment | ROS(gazebo, Movelt!) | ○ | △ |
Χ |
| Arduino IDE | ○ | Χ | △ | |
| Motor Control | Position Control | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Current Control | ○ | △ | Χ | |
| Hardware Customizing | Interchangeable End-Effector | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Expandable DOF | ○ | Χ | Χ | |
| Compatible with Mobile platform | ○ | △ | △ | |
| Software Customizing | Kinematics | ○ | Χ | Χ |
| Motor Controller | ○ | Χ | Χ | |
| Trajectory | ○ | △ | Χ | |
| Application | Pick and place | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Teleoperation | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Camera Application | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Workspace
Development Environments
MathWorks MATLAB SDK is Available
Designing Robot Manipulator Algorithms
Controlling Robot Manipulator Joints
Alternate Configurations Possible
Desktop Manipulator
Mobile Manipulator
Camera Applications
Various End-Effector Tools
Recommended by IEEE SPECTRUM
OpenManipulator is a versatile platform for anyone
interested in exploring motion planning, grasping,
kinematics, and mobile manipulation
#Link 1 : Robot Gift Guide 2018
#Link 2 : AMBIDEX Cable-Driven Robot Arm, and More
