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Re: Delta Robot Information
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 30 Jul 2002 22:52:31 GMT
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Just want to add my thanks to Iain as well!
Both for the wonderful description and links as well as the inspiration for
building a Delta robot in the first place. 'Tijs' was just so cool that I
had to try my hand at building a Delta robot too. :-)
-- Doug
In lugnet.robotics, Rob Stehlik writes:
> First off, let me say that my respect for Iain has never been greater. He
> has got to be the resident expert in robotics, and really pushes the
> envelope as to what can be built out of Lego. He builds models of insane
> robots that I have never even heard of. The Delta robot was no exception. If
> any of you are interested in some really inspiring robots, check out the
> links here. The video on the ABB site is especially cool! It shows a delta
> robot used for extremely high speed pick and place applications. But,
> Parallel mechanisms are also used in machining centers. The benefits in each
> case are the same: lighter moving parts allows for higher acceleration and
> higher rigidity. Anyway, back to Lego... What Doug Carlson has done so well
> is develop Iains Lego Delta robot further. He has built a really nice, solid
> structure for it, and has actuated the parallel linkages in a different way.
> The ball joints and original concept come from Iains robot though.
> Thanks for all of the info!
>
> Rob
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