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Vstone Academic SCARA Robot
By Vstone
The Vstone Academic SCARA Robot is a small 570 g SCARA robot arm for teaching robot arm control and ROS.
Vstone presents the Academic SCARA Robot as a teaching robot for learning SCARA coordinate transformation and PtoP and CP motion. The arm has 5 degrees of freedom, is operated over USB HID (mini-B) without driver installation and can be programmed with a GUI simulator editor ('SCARA Programmer') and C sample code. A gripper with 20 mm stroke is a configuration option, as is a pen for drawing figures. The page also mentions ROS support with rviz, Gazebo and MoveIt. The manufacturer's country is not stated on the page. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- EducationLearning platform
Meant for learning and testing programming, AI and robotics.
- ModularSmall SCARA robot arm for education
In the educational robots category.
- Weight
- 570 g
- Degrees of freedom
- 5
What the robot itself weighs.
Number of joints: how freely the arm moves.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is Vstone Academic SCARA Robot?
Vstone Academic SCARA Robot is an educational robot from Vstone, listed for teaching robot arm control, handling tasks such as stacking, transport and gripping and drawing figures and graphs with a pen. Key figures: weight 570 g, degrees of freedom 5. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Academic SCARA Robot developed for?
Teaching robot arm control
Handling tasks such as stacking, transport and gripping
Drawing figures and graphs with a pen
ROS learning with simulation
Business fit
When might Academic SCARA Robot be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Academic SCARA Robot, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2007
Many education and research robots work with ROS (Robot Operating System), open-source robotics software that has been developed since 2007.
Source: Wikipedia, ROS Robotleasen lists 6 robots from Vstone. You can find them all on the supplier page.
Market and supply
Is Academic SCARA Robot available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 3 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionNot publicly confirmednot confirmed
Not known whether it is supplied in the Netherlands. Ask a supplier.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
1 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Vstone
Vstone is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 6 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Academic SCARA Robot
Vstone presents the Academic SCARA Robot as a teaching robot for learning SCARA coordinate transformation and PtoP and CP motion. The arm has 5 degrees of freedom, is operated over USB HID (mini-B) without driver installation and can be programmed with a GUI simulator editor ('SCARA Programmer') and C sample code. A gripper with 20 mm stroke is a configuration option, as is a pen for drawing figures. The page also mentions ROS support with rviz, Gazebo and MoveIt. The manufacturer's country is not stated on the page. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Academic SCARA Robot with alternatives
| Feature | Academic SCARA RobotVstone · this robot | Codey RockyMakeblock | mTinyMakeblock | VinciBotMatataStudio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Showcase | Showcase | Showcase |
| Application | Teaching robot arm control, Handling tasks such as stacking, transport and gripping | Programming lessons, Sensor assignments | Early programming activities, Map and route assignments | Block and Python lessons, Sensor and route projects |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: programming lessons | Different application: early programming activities | Different application: block and python lessons |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Academic SCARA Robot
What is the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot?
Vstone Academic SCARA Robot is an educational robot from Vstone, listed for teaching robot arm control, handling tasks such as stacking, transport and gripping and drawing figures and graphs with a pen. Key figures: weight 570 g, degrees of freedom 5. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot?
Key figures: weight 570 g, degrees of freedom 5. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot?
Vstone Academic SCARA Robot is listed under Vstone, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot used for?
The applications listed for the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot include teaching robot arm control, handling tasks such as stacking, transport and gripping, drawing figures and graphs with a pen and ros learning with simulation.
What are alternatives to the Vstone Academic SCARA Robot?
Profiles include Makeblock Codey Rocky, Makeblock mTiny and MatataStudio VinciBot. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer vstone.co.jp
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