InMoov robot Arm modified to click a Tally Counter

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We envisioned crafting an art installation dubbed "Humans Need Not Count" to highlight the jobs being lost to robots and ponder whether humans should be relegated to monotonous, unfulfilling tasks. To achieve this, we made alterations to the hand and forearm to accommodate a tally counter and facilitate its operation. A fishing line was employed in conjunction with a robust DC motor, sourced from Pololu (https://www.pololu.com/product/2826), as the mechanical force required for counting is considerable. The fishing line passes through the ring finger of the hand. A specially designed holder enables direct attachment to a wall-mounted setup. The wrist and all fingers except the thumb are fixed in place to securely hold the tally counter. Notably, the thumb was modified to reach the tally counter's position near the palm of the hand. Viewers can witness a demo video showcasing this installation at https://youtu.be/cnDQ1G789YM. The Arduino code supporting this project is available on GitHub (https://github.com/var-mar/HumansNeedNotCount).