The MeArm Pi Is a DIY Raspberry Pi-Powered Robot Arm

You may remember Benjamin Gray’s original MeArm kit, which debuted on Kickstarter back in 2014. The pocket-sized, Arduino-compatible desktop device was designed to make robotics, electronics and programming more accessible to everyone in a fun and engaging way.

Following its rise in popularity throughout the DIY community, Gray and the Mime Industries team have unveiled a newer version for the Raspberry Pi: the MeArm Pi. This kit includes a custom Pi HAT that attaches to your Raspberry Pi along with a couple of on-board joysticks to control it.

The robotic arm can be programmed using any of the various languages that already run on the Pi. There’s also free software available, which enables you to configure the MeArm Pi via a web interface through drag-and-drop programming environments like Scratch and Blockly, or with Python and Javascript for more experienced Makers.

Ready to create your own Raspberry Pi-powered robot arm? Head over to Mime Industries’ Kickstarter campaign.