Video: Robot arm gets new job, serves shuttlecocks for badminton practice sessions
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Badminton enthusiast Travis Mitchell spent six months turning a used Denso VS-050 industrial robot arm into an automated shuttlecock-serving machine. The system uses spinning wheels, pneumatic cylinders, and a motorized carousel holding up to 120 shuttlecocks to deliver consistent shots without needing another player. With 127 programmable positions, it can vary speed and trajectory, making it a versatile solo training partner.
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