I am looking for a semi-portable 5DOF arm system to manipulate an 80 pound TV monitor. This unit would be trucked in and set up by our install team in theater or convention venues. On the wish list is that it break down as much as possible with counter weights to add mass to the base. I could easily have 5 to 7 guys set up this item. Refurbished equipment is fine as long as spare parts are available. A second arm for parts may be an option.
I have incredible paint and fiberglass teams so cosmetic issues are no problem, I I am looking for a semi-portable 5DOF arm system to manipulate an 80 pound TV monitor. This unit would be trucked in and set up by our install team in theater or convention venues. On the wish list is that it break down as much as possible with counter weights to add mass to the base. I could easily have 5 to 7 guys set up this item. Refurbished equipment is fine as long as spare parts are available. A second arm for parts may be an option.
I have incredible paint and fiberglass teams so cosmetic issues are no problem, I need a reliable arm that I can fix onsite if necessary. 220VAC will probably be the most common power available.
If this is not viable path I would like to discuss mechanical assemblies that could be reworked with modern motor controls. Units without exotic motors and maybe standard industrial motor drives. My panel shop can build new controls around those if we must.
Ideally we would run this from a laptop to a control cabinet to the robot. This would not be a one off. This is an R&D probe for proof of concept. If successful we would be in the market for at least one stage full of robotic monitors. Obviously I would like to invent as little as possible. I have access to programmers for the final bit. My directive is to have one unit by next January.