The augmented board runs micro-Max source code, enabling chess logic to be executed on an Arduino Mega with room for control functions for a 6DOF robotic arm.

The robot arm is controlled using a touchscreen application loaded onto an old smartphone hose inside a control box, making the design of the robotic arm completely self-contained.

The schematics for all of the parts are available on the project site along with all of the Arduino source code.

It’s very thorough and includes all the code you need for your Arduino too. Stick around after the break to see how the robot works!

The world has long had robots. Lots of them. Robotic arms live in factories, tirelessly assembling heavy things, cutting through metal (like butter)—and generally doing some pretty dangerous and ...

But why give a robotic arm spec’d out guts? Because it lets it do all the number crunching required to do all sorts of wonderful stuff, like training the arm to perform tasks by touch.

A mini robotic arm is now being sold for $600. While still a bit pricey at $600, Arduino's RP2040 powered Braccio ++ states that it is for educational purposes.

Priced at €499, the Braccio ++ kit includes everything you need to assemble the arm: an Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect, Arduino Braccio Carrier, six Arduino RS485 Smart Servo Motors, screws, nuts, ...

A clinical trial for a robotic arm based on neuromorphic computing could increase independence for spinal, neuromuscular injury patients, writes Caroline Hayes. Patients with spinal cord or ...