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 for a multi-function robotic arm that can perform a variety of functions: 3D printing, laser engraving, pick-and-place, light-duty milling, etc. Some of the functions are a bit excessive (cake decorating, gimme a break!), but what's interesting here is twofold: the convergence of multiple manufacturing machines into one device (analogous to "Pin It")
Makerarm is a sucessfully-funded Kickstarter project ($435,433) for a multi-function robotic arm that can perform a variety of functions: 3D printing, laser engraving, pick-and-place, light-duty milling, etc. Some of the functions are a bit excessive (cake decorating, gimme a break!), but what's interesting here is twofold: the convergence of multiple manufacturing machines into one device (analogous to smartphones replacing phone/clock/camera/etc.), and the availability of a Makerarm hardware development kit that people can use to make custom manufacturing heads (analogous to apps).
Kickstarter is a mixed bag; I don't believe Makerarm has yet delivered a single unit, but the trend is interesting to observe. Here's their 3:22 launch video, complete with an anthropomorphized Makerarm, explaining in a pleasant first-person voice that it can "help my humans make just about anything".
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