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by dr_kiszonka 812 days ago
An impractical use would be to have a few of them replace monitor arms in a multi monitor setup. You could then rapidly switch between a few configurations.

Also, have one to stir pasta in the kitchen.

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At 1.4 Nm torque, the main motors would likely struggle manipulating a 0.5 kg item, they aren't strong enough to hold a monitor.
Sacrifice speed and add a gearbox?
On the topic of automatically stirring pasta, I saw this the other day!

https://www.amazon.com/StirMATE-Automatic-Variable-Self-Adju...

That is interesting and Amazon has a great algo for matching it to laboratory equipment consisting of hot plates and magnetic stirrers.
I doubt this is strong enough to carry a screen
Multi monitor robot arm stands would do some cool things. An automated rotating sequence when you boot up would feel like a scifi movie.
Pasta is one of the few things you’re not supposed to stir while cooking?
I think you should stir it occasionally. It might depend on the pasta, though.

https://www.thekitchn.com/kitchen-mysteries-why-stir-pas-112...