Those who keep an eye on Kickstarter will know there’s always some new printer, robot, or machine waiting to be backed. While not all of these are always the best choices for investment, we’ve found one that certainly looks the part.

The Rotrics DexArm takes the popular design of the MeArm and uArm projects but adds something more. With a patented anti-backlash gearbox, this arm is claimed to have a repeatability of 0.05 mm and a precision of 0.1 mm! For comparison, the very similar uArm project had a maximum precision and repeatability of 0.2 mm.

So what does this mean? Essentially, the DexArm should be able to handle a plethora of tasks that require extreme precision, such as 3D printing and laser engraving.

To make such tasks even easier, DexArm has a modular end-effector design, allowing the user to easily switch between a soft gripper, a pen holder, a laser engraving module, and a 3D printing tool head. Even custom tool heads should be possible.

The modular design is fairly new to the arena and makes the DexArm much more user-friendly and versatile than its current competition.

At this point, you may be thinking that all of this sounds expensive. And that’s exactly where the Rotrics DexArm makes its biggest mark: It’s currently being offered on Kickstarter for only $299! While there’s no specified market price after the campaign ends, we don’t expect it to go much higher.