MIPS Modular Robotic Arm
MIPS (Modular Implement for Programming Study) is a modular robotic arm ecosystem built to give high school students an authentic introduction to robotics, embedded systems, and programming. Each joint is a self-contained electromechanical module with its own microcontroller, motor driver, and sensing stack, all networked through a custom serial bus and controlled by a swappable central hub. After early prototyping, MIPS was deployed across six high schools, where more than 100 students assembled and programmed multi-axis robots using production units. The platform’s durability-focused design and classroom field testing led directly to a paid multi-unit order, validating MIPS as a classroom-ready educational robotics product. The system emphasizes rapid iteration, system integration, and real engineering workflows, making robotics accessible without sacrificing technical depth or creative scope.
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Distributed Control Architecture
Each joint contains its own microcontroller, driver, and sensing stack.
Custom Communication Bus
Low-wire-count serial bus supports plug-and-play module chaining.
Educational Deployment
Field-tested in real classrooms with production units shipped.
Rapid Assembly
Users can build multi-DOF arms in minutes with swappable modules.