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product_id: 1048060
title: "Robotic Arm Edge"
brand: "owi inc"
price: "Bs.476"
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1048060-robotic-arm-edge
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# 270° base rotation 300° elbow range No soldering required Robotic Arm Edge

**Brand:** owi inc
**Price:** Bs.476
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🦾 Build, Command, Impress — Own the Future of Robotics Today!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Robotic Arm Edge by owi inc
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.476 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/1048060-robotic-arm-edge)

## Best For

- owi inc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owi inc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Runs on standard D batteries—portable, cordless, and ready to impress anywhere.
- • **Precision in Motion:** Experience fluid control with 120° radial wrist and 300° elbow articulation for lifelike robotic movements.
- • **Plug & Play Assembly:** No soldering needed—get your robotic arm up and running faster and hassle-free.
- • **Educational & Engaging:** Ideal for ages 13+, this kit bridges the gap between play and professional robotics insight.
- • **Interactive Gripper Control:** Open and close the gripper with ease, perfect for hands-on STEM learning and office fun.

## Overview

The OWI Inc Robotic Arm Edge is a no-solder, battery-powered educational robotics kit featuring extensive pivot motion: 270° base rotation, 300° elbow range, and 120° wrist articulation. Designed for ages 13 and up, it offers hands-on STEM learning with easy assembly and interactive gripper control, making it a perfect blend of fun and professional-grade robotics insight.

## Description

desertcart.com: OWI Inc Robotic Arm Edge | No Soldering Required | Extensive Range of Motion on All Pivot Points : Toys & Games

Review: Excellent Robotics Project - The robotic arm didn't take long to build. It is an excellent robotic's project. The instruction manual is very well put together and very easy to follow. I didn't have any hitches at all. The robotic arm worked perfectly at completion. If you build this project follow all the suggestions in the instructional manual. I also suggest obtaining the small wax bathroom cups to sort all the parts in before beginning to build. Otherwise you may end up like others have mentioned,having the wrong screws in some areas. I found that trick very helpful. Do get a fine tooth file and file off the left over plastic from parts. It helps it work smoother and makes it look better. I had no problem with the control box as some have had. It went together easily and works perfectly. Thinking and taking care while construction and wiring is the secret to success. I also purchased the USB Interface Kit for the robotic arm. The part that the controller fits into is replaced with one that has a power switch and a USB connection. That way the robotic arm can be operated and tested via computer. I also purchased the OWI-535 Curriculum containing exercises and experiments that are for individual use, in a school or in a home school. These also use the USB interface. I plan on using the curriculum with my grandson in our weekly robotics class on SKYPE. I highly recommend the robotic arm to any experienced kit builder to learn how industrial robots work. An inexperienced builder can assemble it but experience building electronic type kits definitely helps constructing it yourself or aiding a child in building it. It is recommended for 14 year olds and up but 11 to 12 year olds could build it if they are experienced builders and have handled a few tools. Again I highly recommend reading all of the introductory material in the manual and work slowly following all instructions carefully. I wanted to add that I demonstrated the Robotic Arm Edge for my 9 year old grandson tonight (Jan 5th) on SKYPE and he loved it and wants one. I will most likely get him one but will want to build it with him. The person that suggested pre-building the motor/gear boxes and then assembling sounds good but he would miss out on seeing the motors and gears.
Review: Awesome!! - This thing is awesome! And, for less than $40, it's a steal. I'm 37, and it makes me feel like a kid. I bought it for my office to have as a fun conversation piece and stress-reliever. I built it in under 3 hours. Lots of little pieces and tricky things to pay attention to, but it was actually a lot of fun to build. The instructions are very good and easy to follow. I've assembled IKEA furniture that was harder than this, so its not that bad. Do yourself a favor and buy some D batteries from desertcart at the same time you order your robot arm. You'll want them handy when you finish building it so you can start playing with it immediately. It only runs on batteries. No AC adapter. You'll also need a mini-philips screwdriver. I used the Stanley 66-052 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set, also available on desertcart. You'll also need some basic needlenose pliers, and some nail-clippers to clips the plastic stubs off when you're breaking apart the plastic pieces. Think of old plastic model sets where you have to break out the pieces. It's like that. The instructions say to use an exacto knife and a file. I just twisted them and broke them by hand and used the nail-clippers to trim the stubs. Faster that way I think and good enough. You have to be careful. There is no auto-shutoff when you're using it. If you close the pincers for example and keep the motor going, you'll strip the gears. I made this mistake, had to disassemble a portion of it, re-seat the gears and then it was fine again. But, you have to be careful. If you hear the gears slipping (it'll sound like clicking) you need to ease off the controls and make sure your next move is in the other direction because you maxed out in one direction. Other than that very easy to use. It can only lift 100g per the specs, so it's not very powerful. You're not going to be moving furniture or anything with it, but I set up a little game to pick up wiffle golf balls and put them in a container. Easy enough task for people who come in my office and want to play with it. Highly recommend this!!

## Features

- Command the Robotic Arm Edge with for multiple movements and functions
- Robotic arm gripper opens and closes
- Movement includes radial wrist motion of 120 Degree, an extensive elbow range of motion of 300 Degree, base rotation of 270 Degree, base motion of 180 Degree
- No Soldering Required
- OWI is the premier line of educational robotics kits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0017OFRCY |
| Batteries | D batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #427,484 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #562 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots #4,922 in Kids' Electronics |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (1,390) |
| Department | ToysAndShoes |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.35 pounds |
| Item model number | OWI-535 |
| Manufacturer | OWI Inc |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 13 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 15 x 9 inches |
| Release date | January 1, 2024 |

## Images

![Robotic Arm Edge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B9OYgejML.jpg)
![Robotic Arm Edge - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZqmVCVGVL.jpg)
![Robotic Arm Edge - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yt-wUPqbL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it pick up beer?**
A: Thank you for your interest in the robot. Unfortunately it will not pick up a full beer. A full beer weighs 386 g and the robot is only capable of picking up 100 g.  It would definitely be able to pick up an empty beer bottle though.

**Q: Just finished assembling one, controlls all work in one direction only but will not work in the opposite direction, what have i done wrong ?**
A: Quite possibly you have a broken switch.  According to my husband, if a motor (which works on gears) works in one direction it will work in the opposite direction.  The switch (lever) works off of two wires, one for each direction, so possibly one of the wires of the switch is broken or not connecting for some reason.

**Q: Why can't Opie build it?**
A: If Opie can read and follow directions, Opie can build it

**Q: How long the arm can reach?**
A: If I had to estimate I would say 12 inches at least. Maybe a little more

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Robotics Project
*by B***Y on January 6, 2012*

The robotic arm didn't take long to build. It is an excellent robotic's project. The instruction manual is very well put together and very easy to follow. I didn't have any hitches at all. The robotic arm worked perfectly at completion. If you build this project follow all the suggestions in the instructional manual. I also suggest obtaining the small wax bathroom cups to sort all the parts in before beginning to build. Otherwise you may end up like others have mentioned,having the wrong screws in some areas. I found that trick very helpful. Do get a fine tooth file and file off the left over plastic from parts. It helps it work smoother and makes it look better. I had no problem with the control box as some have had. It went together easily and works perfectly. Thinking and taking care while construction and wiring is the secret to success. I also purchased the USB Interface Kit for the robotic arm. The part that the controller fits into is replaced with one that has a power switch and a USB connection. That way the robotic arm can be operated and tested via computer. I also purchased the OWI-535 Curriculum containing exercises and experiments that are for individual use, in a school or in a home school. These also use the USB interface. I plan on using the curriculum with my grandson in our weekly robotics class on SKYPE. I highly recommend the robotic arm to any experienced kit builder to learn how industrial robots work. An inexperienced builder can assemble it but experience building electronic type kits definitely helps constructing it yourself or aiding a child in building it. It is recommended for 14 year olds and up but 11 to 12 year olds could build it if they are experienced builders and have handled a few tools. Again I highly recommend reading all of the introductory material in the manual and work slowly following all instructions carefully. I wanted to add that I demonstrated the Robotic Arm Edge for my 9 year old grandson tonight (Jan 5th) on SKYPE and he loved it and wants one. I will most likely get him one but will want to build it with him. The person that suggested pre-building the motor/gear boxes and then assembling sounds good but he would miss out on seeing the motors and gears.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome!!
*by R***N on October 1, 2012*

This thing is awesome! And, for less than $40, it's a steal. I'm 37, and it makes me feel like a kid. I bought it for my office to have as a fun conversation piece and stress-reliever. I built it in under 3 hours. Lots of little pieces and tricky things to pay attention to, but it was actually a lot of fun to build. The instructions are very good and easy to follow. I've assembled IKEA furniture that was harder than this, so its not that bad. Do yourself a favor and buy some D batteries from Amazon at the same time you order your robot arm. You'll want them handy when you finish building it so you can start playing with it immediately. It only runs on batteries. No AC adapter. You'll also need a mini-philips screwdriver. I used the Stanley 66-052 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set, also available on Amazon. You'll also need some basic needlenose pliers, and some nail-clippers to clips the plastic stubs off when you're breaking apart the plastic pieces. Think of old plastic model sets where you have to break out the pieces. It's like that. The instructions say to use an exacto knife and a file. I just twisted them and broke them by hand and used the nail-clippers to trim the stubs. Faster that way I think and good enough. You have to be careful. There is no auto-shutoff when you're using it. If you close the pincers for example and keep the motor going, you'll strip the gears. I made this mistake, had to disassemble a portion of it, re-seat the gears and then it was fine again. But, you have to be careful. If you hear the gears slipping (it'll sound like clicking) you need to ease off the controls and make sure your next move is in the other direction because you maxed out in one direction. Other than that very easy to use. It can only lift 100g per the specs, so it's not very powerful. You're not going to be moving furniture or anything with it, but I set up a little game to pick up wiffle golf balls and put them in a container. Easy enough task for people who come in my office and want to play with it. Highly recommend this!!

### ⭐⭐⭐ So frustrating
*by M***I on October 8, 2023*

This little robot arm is great and fun to play with. Assembling is another story. The tiny hex nuts will make you angrier than you have ever been in your entire life when they pop out of place as you’re tightening the entire gear box. I had to assemble each gear box about 2-3x simply because of the hex nuts. Turns out, you have to hold the gear box together as tightly as humanly possible while tightening the screws to get them to stay. My hands are raw and sensitive now. Other than that, assembly isn’t bad at all. I almost returned this because of the gear box assembly. They should glue the hex nuts in place before giving it to the consumer. Also, make sure you have a very small Phillips screw driver before attempting to assemble. Would have been nice if that was included.

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