MakerMods

Maker Arm

A 6-axis arm with quasi-direct-drive motors and two cameras for $1,199 assembled, or $999 as a kit. Built for recording demos and training policies.

Prosumer · $1k–$5k Arrives assembled
List price Checked 2026-10-20
$1,199 USD

Assembled and bench-tested, with gripper, wrist and overhead cameras. DIY kit $999; leader arm $199 extra; shipping $129. Current batch ships in November.

Specs and prices change. Confirm with MakerMods before you buy.

Specifications

Payload
1.5 kg
Reach
570 mm
Repeatability
—
Arm weight
—
Control rate
—
DOF
6
Gripper
Included
Joints
6 arm joints plus a separately actuated gripper. RobStride quasi-direct-drive motors.
Connection
CAN (USB adapter)
Software
MakerMods LabPython

— means the maker doesn't publish it. Sources are at the bottom of this page.

Work envelope — top view (mm) R 570 MM
570 2006001000

Payload ratings are usually best case, near the base. Expect less at full reach.

Pick it if

  • You want a 1.5 kg arm with cameras included for about $1k
  • You want to build it yourself from a kit

Trade-offs

  • Pre-order: current batch ships in November
  • Repeatability and weight not published
  • Printable parts and CAD not released yet; only the Python SDK is public