The QArm consists of 4 joints in a roll-pitch-pitch-roll configuration, allowing for a large reachable workspace. The two-stage 5-contact gripper allows you to interact with objects of various shapes while gauging grip strength via current sense. The gripper can be augmented and customized with additional sensors and actuators via the interfacing board. The position of the RGBD camera enables you to perform inspection and visual servoing tasks. With these features, the arm is ideally suited to adapt and learn from unknown environments.
Two interface options allow for QArm’s control and access from a computer via USB (using a QFLEX 2 USB interface panel), or microcontrollers such as Raspberry Pi (using a QFLEX 2 Embedded interface panel).
Features
- Suite of sensors and control modes
- Quick development and validation of algorithms and control approaches
- Compatible with a range of software environments and interface options
- Expandable I/O for unlimited applications
- Comprehensive studio-style course resources mapped to popular robotics textbooks
Specification
| Manipulator weight | 8.25 kg |
| Payload | 350-750 g |
| Reach | 750 mm |
| Repeatability | ± 0.05 mm |
| Camera | Intel® RealSense™ D415 |
| Interface | USB (QFLEX 2) |
| Interface control modes | Position mode, Current mode |
| External control rate | 500 Hz |
| Expandable I/O | PWM/Analog/I²C/SPI/UART |
| Minimum and maximum joint range | Base: ±170° Shoulder: ± 85° Elbow: -95°/+75° Wrist: ± 160° |
| Maximum joint speed | ± 90°/s |
