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Top 10 Robotic arms in 2018-Review and comparison

#Blog · May 9, 2018

Are you a high-tech enthusiast? Do you regularly purchase scientific and technological products, so that keep yourself following the pace of times? Robotic arms have sprung up like mushroom after rain. Possessing and grasping to control a high-powered robot arm is truly an exciting thing. Yet, robot arm varies a lot based on different function, performance, quality, design and more. In order to simplify your choice process, we conduct a list of top 10 best robotic arms in 2018. Continue reading and find out if there is your favorite robot arm.

 

10. Mebo Robot Claw

 

Mebo Robot Claw robotic arm

 

Mebo Robot is a playability robotic device, which is able to hear and speak via App on your telephone. Mebo App is compatible with iOS and Android system. Thanks to the App, you can control the robot claw in a more intuitive way. Drive Mebo can help you to pick up nibbles in the room, run after somebody or even have a daily conversation! Mebo comes with a POV camera, which allows broadcasting live in HD. This is a so functional robot, that you can use it to pick & place items precisely, speak & listen in two-way audio and microphone, or even play music! Users can control it to go anywhere by means of its six wheels. The remote control is another highlight, you can give a command to it even you are not at home.

 

9. VEX Robotic Arm

 

VEX small robotic arm

 

Vex Robotic Arm is a 4-axis articulated grabber arm, which allows you to pick and place the item with ease. The rotation range of the whole robot body is 360 degrees. In that way, even complicated actions can be achieved with it. In the process of design, STEM education cooperation is considerate. It can be used for demonstrating gear reductions and power transfer. Don't worry about its operation speed, 4 jointed components enable its movement with stable, even in bad condition. When fully charged, it can run about 4-6 hours. The matter that needs your attention, you may need to take some time to master the use of it.

 

8.RG-SNAPPER Snapper Robotic Arm

 

VEX Robotic Arm

 

If you are at the entry level of Arduino and robotics, then Snapper Robotic Arm couldn’t be better for you. It can be used for developing an interesting or educating purpose. It's easy to be modified and upgraded for a variety of reasons because it was designed based on the very RobotGeek module and the open source Arduino. The robot arm comes with a manual control panel, which allows users to transform the arm into different postures to fulfill tasks. On account of record actions in sequence, so it also supports teaching & playback. The robot arm can be controlled in multiple ways, such as PC, programming, the manual control panel, or via any sort of customized control panel with different functional sensors and ANA IN. Because of the high-torque servos, it can lift 50g item easily with an effective reach of 29cm.

 

7. Hydraulic Robotic Arm

 

Hydraulic Robotic Arm Kit

 

The manufactured-well robot arm consists of 229 different parts. It's a perfect pick for the techie to promote their creative ability. Additionally, users can feel free to operate it, even kids won't meet difficulties, because it was designed with solid material and has impressive rotation angle. In addition, you will be surprised at its advanced braking system, which results in a very stable operation process.

 

 

6. Customizable Bionic Life Sized Robotic Hand Kit

Bionic Life Sized Robotic Hand Kit

 

Bionic Life Sized Robotic Hand Kit is very suitable for the entry-level user to train skill related to robotics. Both left and right robot hand can be customized with ease. Plus, there is no limitation for adjustment. After you finished assembling the robot arm, the effect is surprisingly well, just like your third hand. It's a perfect way to release your hand. In the end, this compact and powerful robot hand is also good at grabbing items of different shapes.

 

5. Lewan Soul Hand-made Robotic Hand

 

Lewan Soul Hand-made Robotic Hand

 

Lewan Soul Hand-made Robotic Hand is similar to real human's hand from the appearance. It has 5 fingers and size of 4.83 x1.26x 2.15 inches. Digital servo in the tiny robotic hand can generate a great robot performance at the speed of 0.16sec per 60 degrees. After connecting the channel servo to a robot arm, you can control it to achieve the mission. Learn more details? Please refer to the informative instruction for users.

 

4. UBTECH Jimu Robot DIY Buzzbot

 

UBTECH Jimu Robot DIY Buzzbot

 

This robot arm is not a bad one no matter in performance or quality. It can be controlled by other devices. It means that you can let the robot to do something for you from a distance. In that way, it's very user-friendly to some extent. In addition, this robot arm can be applied in the education field, especially for the STEM. So if you plan to make some difference in science, the UBTECH Jimu Robot is a perfect match for you.

 

3. Lewan Soul LeArm 6DOF Full Metal Robotic Arm

 

Lewan Soul LeArm 6DOF Full Metal Robotic Arm

 

This robot arm is a high reviewed product. A powerful digital servo provides power for it, so it can move in a far stable and flexible way. The servo allows it pick and place items with a certain weight, in various directions. Compatible with Ios and Android system, the dedicated app allows users to control the robot wirelessly. It's very convenient to control. You don’t need always to hold it in hands, operate the robot arm just with your telephone. In case you meet any problems with assembling, please refer to its 3D instruction video.

 

2. SainSmart DIY Control Palletizing Robot Arm Model

 

SainSmart DIY Control Palletizing Robot Arm Model

 

This robot arm is more like an entertaining toy, but will certainly raise some interest of kids in science. It allows kids to be familiar with the Edge technology. Besides that, it is known for its high quality and harmonious structure. Another highlight is that it can moderate with CNC.

 

1. DOBOT Magician - Educational Programming Robot

 

Dobot Magician - Educational Programming Robotic arm

 

Highly recommend you this multifunctional Robot arm. Since the day DOBOT Magician was released, the compact and delicate robot arm has received a high evaluation, especially in the educational field. This robot arm is suitable for users no matter entry-level or advanced. It's integrated with a lot of end-tools, which allows serving different functions, such as 3D Printing, Laser Engraving, Pick & Place, Teaching & Playback and etc. Not only that, it supports secondary development because of 13 extendable interfaces and over 20 programming languages.

 

Conclusion

 

Above all is the well-analyzed and all-sided list of the top 10 best robotic arms in 2018. Robotic arm kit is the very product of science and technology. You can use it not only for the business purpose but also for the household. Pick your favorite one based on your actual demand.

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