Prepare for the coming robot apocalypse with a programmable cyborg arm.

Two crowdfunding projects launched this monththe MeArm Pi kit and uArm Swiftin hopes of spreading bionic love across the globe.

UK-based Mime Industries quickly surpassed its 10,000 Kickstarter goal, cementing production of its Raspberry Pi-controlled machine.

We believe in helping people understand how the world works, the MeArm Pi campaign page said. With so much development going on in robotics at the moment, now is the perfect time to get to know what it takes to build your own robot.

Mime Industries

Allegedly simple enough for a child to assemble, the kit includes a standard Pi HAT (also sold separately for 25 ($31)), which attaches to your Raspberry Pi computer for remote programming or direct control via built-in joysticks.

Early-bird buyers can snag a build-it-yourself robot arm for 50 ($63)10 off the standard Kickstarter price. The kit comes with everything you need to use it except the Raspberry Pi, which comes bundled with a power supply and 8GB SD card for 110 ($138).

The first 1,000 products are expected to begin shipping in July.

Cant wait that long for a personal robotic assistant? uArm Swiftfor all your 3D printing, laser engraving, writing, painting, and other creative needsis estimated to dispatch in May. From San Franciscos UFACTORY comes two plug-and-play, open-source, Arduino-based desktop robotic arms.

UFACTORY

Boasting the high precision needed for drawing, laser engraving, and light painting, the uArm Swift features offline learning mode, all-in-one software, and a mobile app for remote control.

For a discounted $289, the basic kit includes the uArm Swift, Bluetooth, Swift Universal Holder, and Swift Gripper; the pro basic kit upgrades to the uArm Swift Pro and adds a Swift 3D printer and Swift laser for $449. Other perks are also available at varying cost tiers.

It is not only a robotic arm that you can own but also a chance to decide how you want to involve robot technology in your life, UFACTORY said in its crowdfunding pitch.

With a month left, the Indiegogo project has raised $272,000 from 553 backerswell beyond the companys $10,000 fixed goal.

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Prep for Robot Apocalypse with Programmable Cyborg Arms - Geek