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Marginally Clever Robots, Ltd

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Company Research Report: Marginally Clever Robots, Ltd



Company Overview



  • Name: Marginally Clever Robots, Ltd.

  • Mission: To advocate for technology that improves humanity by making robots that solve everyday problems. The long-term vision involves using robots for 3D printed moon bases, representing a future where humanity expands beyond Earth.

  • Founded: 2008

  • Founder(s): No specific founder mentioned.

  • Key People: No information is available.

  • Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: The company is known for creating accessible robot kits and software for art and automation purposes, and for its ambitions of pushing robotics into space applications.


Products



1. Makelangelo 5


  • Description: A wall-mounted robot that draws art by moving a pen over a surface. It works with photos or vector images.

  • Key Features:

  • Can work connected to a PC or via an SD card.

  • Supports various file formats like BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, DXF.

  • Versatile design allows mounting on walls, windows, easels, or whiteboards.

  • Upgradable to a larger version, the Makelangelo Huge.


2. Makelangelo 5 – Huge Edition


  • Description: An extended version of the Makelangelo 5 for larger projects.

  • Key Features:

  • Supports A0 size drawings.

  • Free shipping.

  • Uses the same software and firmware as Makelangelo 5.

  • Includes a starting Sharpie and an SD card.


3. Makelangelo Software


  • Description: The software platform supporting the Makelangelo series of robots.

  • Key Features:

  • Open source and runs on multiple OS (Windows, OSX, Ubuntu).

  • Interprets bitmap and vector files.

  • Firmware update tool included.

  • Supports Python and Arduino programming interface.


4. Sixi 3 Robot Arm, DIY Kit


  • Description: A versatile robot arm kit with interchangeable actuators.

  • Key Features:

  • 5 or 6 axis configurations.

  • Modular design suitable for various applications including education and small business use.

  • Easy maintenance and assembly.


5. Robot Overlord Software


  • Description: A free control software for a wide variety of robotic applications.

  • Key Features:

  • Open source with support for modular design.

  • Java-based for widespread compatibility.

  • Incorporates control for robot arms and now extended to vehicles.


Recent Developments



  • New Software Launches:

  • Makelangelo Software has been updated to include a firmware update tool, enhancing user experience for maintaining up-to-date systems.

  • Robot Overlord 2.7.0 introduced support for vehicles, expanding its usability beyond robotic arms.


  • Product Upgrades:

  • The Makelangelo can now be upgraded to a much larger version with the Makelangelo 5 to Huge Upgrade Kit.


  • Technological Advancements:

  • The Daisy Driver 2.2, a motor controller, now includes advanced features like CANbus communication, enhancing the performance and ease of use for robotic arms like the Sixi 3.

  • The newly implemented PID controllers for the Robot Overlord software facilitate advanced robot control systems, allowing precise mechanical functions.


  • No new partnerships have been officially announced.


Note: Several fields such as key people, number of employees, and revenue do not have available information based on the data provided.