{"id":113331,"date":"2026-02-11T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/?p=113331"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:53:13","slug":"grasping-learning-understandinghow-robotic-arms-make-education-tangible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/en\/guide\/grasping-learning-understandinghow-robotic-arms-make-education-tangible\/","title":{"rendered":"Grasping, learning, understanding: How robotic arms make education tangible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether as part of a DIY project, STEM lessons or university laboratory work, or during training with cobots, robotic arms offer a wide range of learning opportunities and play a central role in practical technology education. After all, few other tools allow learners to experience and understand the principles of mechanics, electronics, programming and automation quite so directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-robotic-arms-advantages-of-practical-applications-in-the-learning-process\">Why robotic arms? Advantages of practical applications in the learning process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Robotic arms are much more than just a technical gimmick: they are a tangible, accessible and sustainable learning tool. Rather than dealing with formulae and concepts in the abstract, pupils can apply them directly. This direct link between theory and practice promotes interest in technology and can demonstrably impact learning success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of using robotic arms in the classroom is that results are visible quickly. When a correctly programmed arm successfully performs a task, pupils experience an immediate sense of achievement, which can significantly increase motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, using robotic arms strengthens technical skills and interdisciplinary competencies, such as teamwork on joint puzzles and developing creative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/212.184.1.90\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70-1024x530.webp\" alt=\"\nResearchers test a robotic arm\" class=\"wp-image-113301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70-1024x530.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70-1536x795.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70-2048x1060.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adobestock-576305735-70.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-important-selection-criteria-for-educational-robotic-arms\">What is important? Selection criteria for educational robotic arms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When selecting robotic arms for educational purposes, it should be noted that not all arms are equally suitable for all areas. Several factors play a decisive role and should be tailored to the lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-degrees-of-freedom-dof-manoeuvrability-and-complexity\">Degrees of freedom (DOF): manoeuvrability and complexity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-freiheitsgrade-dof-beweglichkeit-amp-komplexitat-der-freiheitsgrad-dof-gibt-an-wie-viele-unabhangige-bewegungen-ein-roboterarm-ausfuhren-kann-dabei-entspricht-jeder-freiheitsgrad-einer-achse-oder-einem-gelenk-das-bedeutet-je-hoher-der-dof-desto-flexibler-ist-der-roboterarm-und-komplexer-dessen-steuerung-und-handling-fur-den-unterricht-sind-meist-4-6-dof-ausreichend\">The degree of freedom (DOF) indicates how many independent movements a robot arm can perform. Each DOF corresponds to an axis or joint. Therefore, the higher the DOF, the more flexible the robot arm is, and the more complex its control and handling. For teaching purposes, 4\u20136 DOFs are usually sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-control-and-programmability-blockly-python-arduino-and-ros-ros2\">Control and programmability: Blockly, Python, Arduino and ROS\/ROS2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-steuerung-amp-programmierbarkeit-blockly-python-arduino-ros-ros2-zu-empfehlen-sind-roboterarme-mit-einer-skalierbaren-programmierumgebung-die-den-ubergang-von-einsteigerlosungen-zu-high-complexity-frameworks-ermoglicht-fur-den-einstieg-eignen-sich-visuelle-blockbasierte-editoren-wie-blockly-oder-mblock-die-abfolgen-ohne-syntaxfehler-vermitteln-fortgeschrittene-anwender-profitieren-von-textbasierten-sprachen-wie-python-oder-c-c-uber-arduino-ide-fur-eine-hardwarenahe-steuerung\">We recommend robot arms with a scalable programming environment that facilitates the transition from basic solutions to highly complex frameworks. Visual, block-based editors such as Blockly or mBlock are suitable for beginners as they convey sequences without syntax errors. Advanced users benefit from text-based languages such as Python or C\/C++ via the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for hardware-based control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/212.184.1.90\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-1024x646.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/212.184.1.90\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-1024x646.png\" alt=\"Blockly-Programmierung des DOBOT Magician: Visuelle Codebl\u00f6cke erm\u00f6glichen einen intuitiven Einstieg ohne Syntaxfehler.\" class=\"wp-image-113313\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-1536x969.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example-2048x1291.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dobot-blockly-example.png 666w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blockly programming of the DOBOT Magician (see below): Visual code blocks enable an intuitive start without syntax errors (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dobot-robots.com\/insights\/news\/robotics-training-courses-overview.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOBOT<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erweiterbarkeit-amp-end-of-arm-tooling-eoat-greifer-sauger-sensorik\">Expandability &amp; end-of-arm tooling (EoAT): grippers, suction cups, sensors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the robot arm is to be used in different scenarios, the modularity of the end effectors must be considered. This allows for quick and easy changes, for example from a mechanical gripper to a vacuum suction cup. An additional integrated sensor system also expands the range of applications. A standardised interface (e.g. ROS-compatible drivers or I\/O connections) ensures third-party modules and self-developed EoAT solutions can easily be connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-user-friendliness-and-software-support-minimise-barriers-to-entry\">User-friendliness and software support: Minimise barriers to entry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-benutzerfreundlichkeit-amp-software-support-einstiegshurden-minimieren-eine-intuitive-bedienoberflache-ausfuhrliche-anleitungen-und-eine-aktive-community-erleichtern-den-einstieg-und-helfen-technische-hurden-schnell-zu-uberwinden\">An intuitive user interface, detailed instructions and an active community make it easy to get started and help you overcome technical hurdles quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-performance-ratio-didactic-benefits-versus-investment-costs\">Price-performance ratio: didactic benefits versus investment costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-preis-leistungs-verhaltnis-didaktischer-nutzen-versus-investitionskosten-bei-der-anschaffung-sollte-darauf-geachtet-werden-dass-der-padagogische-mehrwert-in-einem-angemessenen-verhaltnis-zu-den-kosten-steht-nicht-immer-ist-das-teuerste-modell-die-beste-wahl-entscheidend-ist-wie-gut-es-die-lernziele-unterstutzen-kann\">When making a purchase, ensure that the added educational value is proportionate to the cost. The most expensive model is not necessarily the best choice \u2014 the most important thing is how well it supports the learning objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-five-models-at-a-glance-from-entry-level-to-research-laboratory\">Five models at a glance: from entry-level to research laboratory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following five models demonstrate the versatility of robotics in education, ranging from simple entry-level models to complex research platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/212.184.1.90\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe-1024x469.webp\" alt=\"Waveshare RoArm-M2-S, Arduino Tinkerkit Braccio, DOBOT Magician Advanced, uFactory xArm6 Lite, Lexium Cobot RL3\" class=\"wp-image-113321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe-768x352.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe-1536x704.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe-2048x939.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/magazin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/roboterarme-gruppe.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Waveshare RoArm-M2-S, Arduino Tinkerkit Braccio, DOBOT Magician Advanced, uFactory xArm6 Lite and Lexium Cobot RL3 (from left to right, not to scale)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beginner-friendly-and-inexpensive\">Beginner-friendly and inexpensive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-beginner-friendly-and-inexpensive-waveshare-roarm-m2-s-is-beginner-friendly-and-inexpensive-its-direct-drive-joint-design-and-dual-drive-technology-at-the-shoulder-joint-enable-high-precision-and-double-the-torque-while-maintaining-a-compact-design-with-a-working-range-of-up-to-1-09-metres-in-diameter-with-360-base-rotation-and-a-payload-capacity-of-0-5-kg-at-0-5-metres-the-arm-can-be-used-for-a-variety-of-practical-robotics-and-automation-projects-for-example-it-can-be-used-to-demonstrate-simple-pick-and-place-tasks-controlled-with-a-joystick-or-keyboard\">Ideal for those new to programming, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/de\/en\/shop\/product\/robot_arm_esp32_4dof_360_0_5_kg-392078?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Waveshare RoArm-M2-S<\/strong><\/a> is beginner-friendly and inexpensive. Its direct drive joint design and dual drive technology at the shoulder joint enable high precision and double the torque while maintaining a compact design. With a working range of up to 1.09 metres in diameter (with 360\u00b0 base rotation) and a payload capacity of 0.5 kg at 0.5 metres, the arm can be used for a variety of practical robotics and automation projects. For example, it can be used to demonstrate simple pick-and-place tasks controlled with a joystick or keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diy-and-arduino-compatibility\">DIY and Arduino compatibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/de\/en\/shop\/product\/arduino_tinkerkit_braccio_robot_arm-284965?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arduino Tinkerkit Braccio<\/strong><\/a> is perfect for tinkerers and STEM projects with a DIY focus. This fully assembleable, modular robot arm is designed specifically for Arduino-based control. This allows both simple motion sequences and complex control logic. With a maximum reach of 80 cm and a maximum height of 52 cm, the Braccio provides a substantial workspace for tabletop applications. It can also lift loads of up to 150 g, making it ideal for educational experiments or automation prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-versatile-for-teaching\">Versatile for teaching<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/de\/en\/shop\/product\/robot_arm_dobot_magician_advanced-249871?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOBOT Magician Advanced<\/a><\/strong> is a professional, multifunctional robotic arm suitable for education, research, and industrial prototyping thanks to its modular design and extensive connectivity. It combines precise motion control with a variety of control options, including USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, app control and gamepad control. The teach &amp; playback function enables you to record and play back motion sequences directly on the device by manually guiding the arm. The Magician supports a wide range of end-of-arm tools, including 3D printers, drawing pens, grippers and suction cups. This makes it ideal for creative projects, such as drawing and creating 3D models, as well as practical automation tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-oriented-and-open-source\">Research-oriented and open source<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/de\/en\/shop\/product\/ufactory_xarm6-299081?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>uFactory xArm6 Lite<\/strong><\/a> is an inexpensive alternative to traditional industrial robot arms. This 6-DOF robot arm is precise and robust with a payload of up to 5 kg and a reach of 700 mm. With a repeatability of \u00b10.1 mm, it is well-suited to demanding automation, assembly and testing applications. With a weight of just 12.2 kg, it achieves an impressive weight-to-performance ratio, making it ideal for stationary and mobile use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-industrial-level-training\">Industrial-level training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reichelt.com\/de\/en\/shop\/product\/lexium_cobot_rl3_-_collab_robot_3_kg_nl_626_mm_radius-407419?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lexium Cobot RL3<\/a><\/strong> The Lexium Cobot RL3 is ideal for simulating direct human-robot collaboration. This collaborative 6-DOF robot arm has a payload capacity of up to 3 kg and features integrated safety functions, including collision detection and force limitation. Thanks to these functions, it can be used in laboratory or educational scenarios without the need for protective barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><span data-view=\"article\" data-artid=\"392078\" data-lang=\"de\"><\/span>\n\n\n<span data-view=\"article\" data-artid=\"249871\" data-lang=\"de\"><\/span>\n\n\n<span data-view=\"article\" data-artid=\"299081\" data-lang=\"de\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diversity-instead-of-a-one-size-fits-all-solution-from-diy-to-industrial-cobots\">Diversity instead of a one-size-fits-all solution \u2013 from DIY to industrial cobots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Robotic arms open up a practical learning environment for students. There is a suitable model for every level of learning and experience. Integrating them into lessons offers many advantages. It increases motivation and links subject content in a meaningful way. At the same time, it makes complex technologies more accessible. Finding the right introduction today lays the foundation for key skills. These skills are becoming increasingly important in an increasingly automated and networked world. This is the first step towards understanding and actively shaping technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Images: Adobe Stock<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether as part of a DIY project, STEM lessons or university laboratory work, or during training with cobots, robotic arms offer a wide range of learning opportunities and play a central role in practical technology education. 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