VPL Infotech & Consultant manufactures VPL-RAT Robotic Arm Trainer. VPL Infotech & Consultant designs and manufactures merchandising device programmers, device testers, etc. The VPL-RAT Robotic Arm Trainer teaches basic robotic sensing and locomotion principles, while testing motor skills as user build and control the arm. Using the wired control, one can control the arm grab, release, lift, lower rotate wrist and pivot sideways 350 degrees. One can observe the gear mechanisms through the transparent arm`s plastic. Five motors and five joints allow for good flexibility. Educators will find the robotic arm a useful tool. It`s usefulness as an education tool can be extended to explore other robotic technologies like speech recognition, speech control, automation and animatronics using the Robotic Arm Trainer accessories.
