
2 Make: Robotic Arms
way to get started on your robotics-engineering journey. Even within desktop
robotic arms, there are many styles that all have their pros and cons.
At their core, robotic arms are made up of two key components: actuators
and links. Actuators, which are what make the robot move, usually come
in the form of electric motors. There are several great options for adding
electric motors to your robotics projects. We’ll begin by focusing on the servo
motor. Later, we’ll discuss other options you may want to consider as you
build more advanced robots.
The links of a robotic arm are anything that combines the actuators to make
the frame ...