Hiwonder ArmPi FPV AI Vision Raspberry Pi 5 ROS Robotic Arm with Python Open Source Standard Kit

Specifications

• Product Name: Hiwonder ArmPi FPV AI Vision Robotic Arm
• Kit Version: Standard Kit
• Raspberry Pi Board: Not Included
• Compatible Controller: Raspberry Pi 4B / Raspberry Pi 5
• Expansion Board: Raspberry Pi Expansion Board
• Degrees of Freedom: 6DOF (5DOF + Gripper)
• Camera Resolution: 480P
• Camera: HD 120° Wide-Angle Camera
• Programming: Python
• Software: PC Software + iOS/Android App
• Robotics Framework: ROS
• Motion Planning: ROS MoveIt
  Computer Vision: OpenCV
• Servo Type: Intelligent Serial Bus Servo
• Gripper: Duralumin Alloy Mechanical Gripper
• Maximum Grab Weight: 1500g when bent; more than 500g when straightened
• Power Supply: 7.5V 6A DC Adapter
• Material: Metal Bracket
• Control Methods: PC Software and Mobile App
• Arm Dimensions: 277 × 177 × 428 mm
• Arm Weight: 1200g

Applications

• AI Vision Projects: Develop camera-based recognition, tracking, sorting, and robotic manipulation applications using Raspberry Pi and OpenCV.
• Robotics Education: Teach students about robotic arms, servo control, inverse kinematics, ROS, computer vision, and Python programming.
• Python Programming: Use the open-source Python environment to develop custom robotic-arm applications and experiment with motion control.
• ROS Development: Learn ROS concepts, robotic communication, motion planning, and MoveIt-based robotic-arm control.

Package Includes

• 1× ArmPi FPV 6DOF Robotic Arm
• 1× Intelligent Serial Bus Servo System
• 1× Duralumin Alloy Mechanical Gripper
• 1× Raspberry Pi Expansion Board
• 1× HD Wide-Angle Camera
• 1× 7.5V 6A DC Power Adapter
• 1× USB/communication accessories
• 1× Required servo/control cables
• 1× Hardware/accessory set
• 1× User documentation/tutorial resources

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Hiwonder ArmPi FPV?
  ArmPi FPV is an open-source AI vision robotic arm based on ROS and powered by Raspberry Pi. It combines a 6DOF robotic arm, intelligent servos, camera vision, Python, OpenCV, and inverse kinematics. H Hiwonder
• How many degrees of freedom does ArmPi FPV have?
  It has 6DOF, specified by Hiwonder as 5DOF plus gripper. H Hiwonder
• Does ArmPi FPV support Raspberry Pi 5?
  Yes. Hiwonder lists Raspberry Pi 5 controller options, including 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB configurations. Raspberry Pi 4B options are also available. H Hiwonder
• Is Raspberry Pi included with every Standard Kit?
  No. The product page provides separate controller selections, including Without Raspberry Pi and several Raspberry Pi 4B/5 configurations. Check the selected controller option before ordering. H Hiwonder
• Can I program ArmPi FPV with Python?
  Yes. Hiwonder explicitly states that ArmPi FPV supports Python programming and provides open-source Python code with detailed annotations. H Hiwonder
• Does it support ROS?
  Yes. ArmPi FPV is based on the Robot Operating System (ROS) and also supports ROS MoveIt for motion planning. H Hiwonder
• What computer-vision software does it use?
  ArmPi FPV uses OpenCV for image processing and supports applications such as color recognition, color sorting, target tracking, and intelligent palletizing. H Hiwonder
• What type of camera does it have?
  The product uses an HD wide-angle camera with a 120° field of view and manual focus. H Hiwonder
• Can the arm recognize colors?
  Yes. Color recognition and color sorting are among the vision applications demonstrated by Hiwonder. H Hiwonder
• Can it track objects?
  Yes. The vision system can be used for target-tracking applications, with the camera providing target information to the robotic-arm control system. H Hiwonder
• Does ArmPi FPV support inverse kinematics?
  Yes. Hiwonder provides an inverse-kinematics algorithm and information about the DH model, along with source code for the inverse-kinematics function. H Hiwonder
• What is the maximum gripping capacity?
  Hiwonder specifies a maximum of 1500g when the arm is bent and more than 500g when the arm is straightened. Actual payload depends on arm position and operating conditions. H Hiwonder
• What power supply does ArmPi FPV require?
  The official specification lists a 7.5V 6A DC adapter. H Hiwonder
• Can I control it from a smartphone?
  Yes. Hiwonder provides an iOS/Android app with a visual control interface for manipulating the robotic arm. H Hiwonder
• Can I control it from a PC?
  Yes. PC software is listed as one of the supported control methods. H Hiwonder
• Does it use intelligent servos?
  Yes. ArmPi FPV uses intelligent serial bus servos that provide high accuracy, feedback functionality, and simplified wiring. H Hiwonder
• Can I add sensors to ArmPi FPV?
  Yes. Hiwonder states that ArmPi FPV supports expansion with electronic modules such as fan modules, ultrasonic modules, and touch sensors. H Hiwonder
• Can ArmPi FPV be expanded into a mobile robot?
  Yes. Hiwonder states that ArmPi FPV can be expanded with a Mecanum-wheel chassis; the resulting ArmPi Pro configuration adds an omnidirectional mobile chassis. H Hiwonder
• What are the dimensions and weight?
  The robotic arm is approximately 277 × 177 × 428 mm and weighs approximately 1.2 kg. Hiwonder lists the package at approximately 2.3 kg. H Hiwonder
• Who is ArmPi FPV suitable for?
  It is suitable for robotics education, STEM projects, Python programming, AI/computer-vision development, ROS learning, research, prototyping, and automation demonstrations. H Hiwonder