Quanser QArm

QArm is a robotic arm created with education and scientific research in mind. Like all experiments from Quanser, the arm was built with a completely open archiecture. The user has access to all internal signals, so they can freely create their own control and data processing algorithms. The product provides support of Matlab/Simulnik and Open-Source tools – Robot Operating System (ROS). A built-in gripper and an RGBD camera make the robotic arm a multi-purpose tool.
The producer also offers a digital twin of this robotic arm that can be used at home. It’s a great solution for scientists who don’t have constant access to a laboratory and for students learning at home.
The arm is also available in a virtual version: (click here)
The Robot is available in two versions: with a built-in controller (direct connection via USB port to a computer) and with SPI interface to interface with any controller.
Parameter |
Value |
Time |
8.25 kg |
Payload |
0.2 of 5 kg |
The number of degrees of freedom |
4 |
Rotation range of each joint |
Base: ± 170 °, arm : ± 85 °, elbow : -95 ° / + 75 °, wrist: ± 167.5 ° |
Maximum speed of movement |
± 90 ° / s |
Range |
750 mm |
Camera |
Intel RealSense D415 |
Gripper |
Integrated 2-step 2-finger gripper |
Interfaces in the base (controller) |
PWM, Analog, SPI, UART, USB |
Programming environment |
Matlab/Simulink, ROS |