What You'll Learn:
- Identify the main axes of movement on the DOBOT Magician.
- Understand the concept of an "End Effector."
Key Ideas to Know:
- Robotic Arm: A type of robot with joints and links designed to mimic the function of a human arm.
- Axes: The directions an arm can move. The DOBOT has several axes that allow it to rotate at the base, bend at the "shoulder" and "elbow," and move its "wrist."
- End Effector: The tool attached to the end of the robotic arm. For this module, your end effectors will be the pen tool and the grabber tool. In factories, this could be a welder, a drill, or a paint sprayer.
Activity: Axis Exploration
- Using the control software for the DOBOT, manually control the arm. Move each axis one at a time to understand how it contributes to the robot's overall movement. See how far you can reach in every direction.