SCI-RAT — UR5 Attachments
15 custom 3D-printed and laser-cut attachments for a UR5 robotic arm — including googly eyes, silly string sprayers, tattoo adapters, and finger mounts — turning an industrial robot into an expression of play.
Overview
During Spring 2016, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University acquired a Universal Robots UR5 collaborative robotic arm for experimental arts and technology research. A small team of artists and engineers — SCI-RAT (STUDIO for Creative Inquiry Robotic Arm Team) — formed to explore applications not typically associated with industrial robots.
John Choi designed and fabricated a series of 15 fun and original attachments that transformed the industrial arm into an expressive, playful machine.
Attachments
Universal Mounts
Electronics Platforms
Googly Eyes
Tool Adapters
Custom Hardware
Body Parts
Gallery
