Robotic Arm in Action

Robotic Arm in Action

Saba Ghole
The students put the newly acquired robotic arm to good use during our Spring 2011 Exhibit. NuVu students Mark and Noah transformed the Arm into a receptionist who hands out brochures to Exhibit guests. Mark and Noah spent a lot of time designing the Arms choreography, so the movement appears fluid and responsive to the guest's arrival. The Arm is equipped with a proximity sensor which triggers a sequence of coordinated movements when a guest approaches it: The robotic receptionist picks up a brochure and hands it to the guest, and as the guest takes the brochure, the Arm waves good-bye!