Anthropomorphic Robotic Arm

Abstract

The Anthropomorphic Robotic Arm (ARA) research project aims to create a safe and reliable prosthetic arm that can match or exceed the capability of a biological arm, while being accessible at a relatively low cost. The research for this project ran from 2019 to 2023, and it saw the creation of an ARA that was a modified version of the open-sourced robotic arm from InMoov. We called our version “DaeDalus”. In 2024 the ARA research project saw the creation of many original designs made from the ground up, including a manufactured and functional prototype. In 2025, we focused on a new design which improved upon the failures from the previous iterations, ensuring cost-effective, easy to assemble, and a fully 3D printable design. These improvements allow the arm to be more dexterous, and easier for the amputee to use.