RoboArm
Sign-ups open early Q1 2026
Ever wanted to dive into the world of robotics but didn't know where to start? This is your chance. The RSA RoboArm program is a hands-on journey designed for beginners, guiding you from a simple idea to a fully functional, custom-built robotic arm.
Students from any faculty are welcome, whether you’re an industrial designer or a mechanical engineer, it does not matter!
About RoboArm
The robot arm will be your creation, meaning you can choose what you want to add based on your design ambitions and of course your own budget. The average robot arm is estimated to cost about 15-30€ depending on your design. Non RSA members will also have to pay for the materials such as filament & wood!
Choosing to go through this program alone means that you will get the chance to learn & apply all the knowledge on your own, giving you the ultimate kickstart to robotics. You also get to keep the robot arm completely to yourself!
If you choose to form a team of 2-3 people you will be able to split the costs and work together as a team, this can be really fun, and it allows you to share the workload with other members. In addition to that, this gives the team the opportunity to have each member focus on their own field of interest during the project, possibly leading to a more impressive end result.
Guidance
You will get to learn all the knowledge you need in order to design & manufacture a robot arm, starting from scratch. The format will be a once per week workshop, at one of our locations in the TU Delft campus. The only thing you are required to bring to these workshops is a working laptop with a charger.
The software that you will learn in this workshop is software that is easily accessible to anyone, meaning that we will not use programs such as Solidworks, that are hard to run and limited to certain studies. We will provide you with all the components and the necessary tools. You will only have to pay a fee based on the price of the electrical components that you have chosen. There is also the option to change / get
new components during the process.
During the program you will have access to a group chat with all the other participants and multiple mentors that can aid you when you need help or advice. In addition to this, there will be work sessions where you are able to work on your robot arm on campus, with the assistance of a mentor.
There are limited spots available so make sure to sign up if you want to join the program!
Sign ups opening Q1 2026
Timeline
Introduction to Robotics
Learn about the different aspects of robotics, and the skills required to design them.
Conceptual Design
Different types of robot arms and start brainstorming about the type of robot arm you want.
Introduction CAD
The basics of 3d-modeling, exploring various features, assemblies and configurations, using grabcad.
CAD - 2
DFM, design for hardware, mates, parametric design, functional assemblies.
Introduction Manufacturing
Basics of 3d-printing and lasercutting, optimized design practices and tolerances. Soldering
Mechanical Design
Power transmission, connections, build plan, motion support, material properties and torque calculations.
Introduction Electronics
The basics of electronic components, wiring a microcontroller and simple circuit calculations.
Electronics - 2
Visualization, power management, circuit prototyping.
Introduction Software
Programming fundamentals, microcontroller basics, actuators and reading sensors.
Software - 2
Motion profiles, kinematics, object-oriented programming, closed loop.
RoboArm Demo Day
The RoboArm Finale: See the Robots in Action!
After 14 weeks of intense design, building and testing, the RoboArm participants are ready to show you what they have built!
🛠 See whats possible! Witness what you can actually build in 14 weeks starting out from zero to hero ⚡ 🤩 Get inspired See what you can do, even without any prior robotics experience! Check out the creative designs! 🤖 Support the community Get to know their journey, the things everyone learned, and the challenges! Celebrate the hard work & technical achievement of fellow members 🥳👏
This event marks the end of the RoboArm program. Over the past three and a half months, participants have undergone a challenging journey, learning & applying all the base principles from Electrical, Mechanical & Software Engineering!
Introduction to Robotics
Learn about the different aspects of robotics, and the skills required to design them.
Conceptual Design
Different types of robot arms and start brainstorming about the type of robot arm you want.
Introduction CAD
The basics of 3d-modeling, exploring various features, assemblies and configurations, using grabcad.
CAD - 2
DFM, design for hardware, mates, parametric design, functional assemblies.
Introduction Manufacturing
Basics of 3d-printing and lasercutting, optimized design practices and tolerances. Soldering
Mechanical Design
Power transmission, connections, build plan, motion support, material properties and torque calculations.
Introduction Electronics
The basics of electronic components, wiring a microcontroller and simple circuit calculations.
Electronics - 2
Visualization, power management, circuit prototyping.
Introduction Software
Programming fundamentals, microcontroller basics, actuators and reading sensors.
Software - 2
Motion profiles, kinematics, object-oriented programming, closed loop.
RoboArm Demo Day
The RoboArm Finale: See the Robots in Action!
After 14 weeks of intense design, building and testing, the RoboArm participants are ready to show you what they have built!
🛠 See whats possible! Witness what you can actually build in 14 weeks starting out from zero to hero ⚡ 🤩 Get inspired See what you can do, even without any prior robotics experience! Check out the creative designs! 🤖 Support the community Get to know their journey, the things everyone learned, and the challenges! Celebrate the hard work & technical achievement of fellow members 🥳👏
This event marks the end of the RoboArm program. Over the past three and a half months, participants have undergone a challenging journey, learning & applying all the base principles from Electrical, Mechanical & Software Engineering!