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Transform Your Home Into A Factory With This Modular 3D Printing Robotic Arm

The Hexbot Is A Modular 3D Printing Robotic Arm!

Watching Iron Man makes us realize that having a personal assistant to help you out throughout the day is not such a bad idea. Hexbot is the perfect desktop assistant that you could have hoped for at the moment. It comes with a myriad of features that can help you feel like Tony Stark!

Hexbot is the first of its kind. Robotic arms are becoming the defining trait of the modern world with them handling tasks in manufacturing and medical field. The Hexbot team wanted to combine the functionality of the robotic arm along with 3D printing and laser engraving capabilities. This is not the full extent of the capabilities that the Hexbot has to offer though.

The Hexbot is busy raising funds on Kickstarter and is capable of transforming any desktop into a workshop. If you are among those who enjoy DIY projects, then this is the robot for you. It is quite sleek and very versatile. At a reasonable price, it offers 0.5mm high repeatability.

So, what can Hexbot do? It can help you write, draw, design, and even laser engrave your products. You can also use it for 3D printing your art creations. Since it features a modular design, all of these features are a possibility. By simply clicking, you can make use of various extensions on the robot.

Hexbot can double up as an artist sketching and painting during the day. You can also find a new chess partner for you in the shape of this amazing assistant. It can also help you make a last-minute gift for your loved ones. Did you mention that it works without making a sound?

It is capable of lifting a payload as heavy as 500 g and can work up to 500 mm/s. All of this has been made possible thanks to its superb design and intuitive software.

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The assistant has an easy to use and kid-friendly software. You can also fine-tune your assistant in Processing, Python, and G-code if you are an experienced developer. In a nutshell, whether you are looking to play or work; the Hexbot is the ultimate assistant that you can have at your desktop!

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