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When people think of industrial robots, they often imagine their large size, high cost, and complex processes.Although many are enthusiastic about industrial robots like KUKA or ABB, such ideas seem impractical.
However, the emergence of Mirobot has changed this situation. This is a small 6-axis industrial robotic arm designed specifically for educational purposes at home and in schools, making it possible for people to have their own industrial robots.Let’s explore the amazing features of Mirobot!
Inspired by the ABB IRB 6700 industrial robotic arm used in advanced factories worldwide, designers created the Mirobot robotic arm.This is a small, affordable, and user-friendly industrial robotic arm that anyone can use.Whether you are a robot expert, a creative enthusiast, or a beginner, you can experience the exciting world of robotics with Mirobot.
Purpose of Mirobot’s Design
Mirobot is designed for manufacturers, robotics enthusiasts, engineers, and students. It provides a free platform for people to learn coding and robotics, allowing them to turn ideas into reality.Mirobot can assist users in laboratories, universities, or studios.
With OpenMV and machine vision code, Mirobot can “see” objects and “think,” meaning it can detect and analyze objects.It can be used for shape detection, optical flow, and various advanced vision tasks, allowing it to perform different actions.
GoPro is a popular video recording device among sports enthusiasts; however, performers often lack a good photographer. This is where Mirobot shines.It can hold a GoPro or other mini cameras, helping users create their own films or capture exciting moments with Mirobot.
Using the app created by the designers, Mirobot can be programmed to write beautiful notes or create drawings. The programming process is not complicated; users can complete it by writing on the app interface.
Mirobot is ideal for creating artwork and crafts; it can perform 3D assembly tasks for handcrafted designs and craft products.
Mirobot is also a master at playing with LEGO!By operating Mirobot, users can easily build LEGO toys.
Industrial robotic arms are essential equipment in various factories, manufacturers, and laboratories. So, aside from the smaller size, what unique features make Mirobot particularly popular?
Mirobot is currently the smallest 6-axis industrial robotic arm. Its incredible flexibility allows it to rotate freely on horizontal and vertical axes, covering more space than 3-axis or 4-axis robotic arms.
Mirobot can provide repetitive operations within a precision range of 0.2mm, ensuring that each action is very precise and repeatable.
Compared to RC servo robotic arms, the perfect motion control algorithm of stepper motors enables Mirobot’s movements to be stable and smooth, producing less jitter.
Multi-functional Accessories
Mirobot has various plug-and-play end accessories, allowing it to perform various operations, including suction cups, universal ball clamps, micro-servo fixtures, and electromagnet heads.By simply changing the accessories, Mirobot can perform almost any task.
The designers have open-sourced the firmware based on GRBL and the schematic diagrams of the Mega2560 control board, allowing everyone to customize or improve Mirobot according to their own wishes.Mirobot will support ROS, V-rep, Webots, and more open-source platforms.
Based on the V-rep platform.
Based on the ROS platform
To ensure that anyone can enjoy the creative process, Mirobot has intuitive, user-friendly interactive features that make getting started with robotics simple and understandable.
Mirobot also comes with a robot controller, which is very convenient for beginners, children, or families, allowing people to easily interact and play with Mirobot without needing to learn coding or programming knowledge in advance.
Users can also control the robotic arm using an app on their mobile phones. This program will soon be available on Mirobot’s official website, and using the app does not require prior coding or programming knowledge.
Mirobot Studio contains powerful tools for creative work and learning.With an intuitive control interface, users can quickly start entering basic commands and proceed to more complex programming as they wish.
Users can use Blockly, G Code, and Python in Mirobot’s official script writing software or access its API using C, C++, C#, and JAVA.Mirobot’s API supports multiple programming languages, making it very suitable for custom software development.
Using Blockly for Programming
Using G Code for Programming
Users can create in Mirobot Studio, where the robotic arm will replicate the user’s drawings or accurately reproduce writing.
The teaching mode can be used with the robot controller and PC software, allowing users to record and run the robotic arm’s actions and automatically perform repeatable tasks.
Using the leap motion sensor, Mirobot can accurately track the user’s movements in real time.
The most common use of industrial robotic arms is for repetitive processing production. Despite its small size, Mirobot can also take on various challenges!
Personal Processing Point
Mirobot can be applied in many industrial simulation scenarios and educational purposes. It can perform repetitive tasks such as stacking, picking, placing, and assembling, allowing people to establish their own mini processing points at home or in the garage.
People can also expand the workspace by placing Mirobot on sliding rails, increasing the range of motion to allow it to complete different tasks in multiple positions.
By combining two or more Mirobots with a conveyor belt, you can create a mini production line in the right positions to achieve higher efficiency.
In addition to conventional usage methods, Mirobot allows users to explore various different applications through their imagination.What novel ideas are worth exploring?
After adding four mechanical wheels, Mirobot transforms into a mini Mars rover, ready to explore Mars with children!
Mirobot can act as an automatic recognition camera, utilizing its high-precision visual reception capabilities. Through OpenMV and visual code compilation, Mirobot can execute facial recognition functions.
Additionally, Mirobot has a variety of interesting functions waiting to be developed and researched, and the fun lies in discovering them yourself!
