ARM Automation, Inc.

EARL - Automated Bowling Test System

ARM Automation has a long history of building advanced robotic systems for specialized applications including nuclear materials handling, underwater positioning systems and even X-ray crystallographic equipment. Rarely do we get the opportunity to share the publicity or credit for these systems, but on occasion, we do get the chance to show off our customers and our work. In 2010, The U.S. Bowling Congress, the national governing body for bowling, approached ARM Automation with a request to develop an automated bowling system capable of reproducing virtually any type of throwing style to a high degree of accuracy. In their quest to build the ultimate testing platform for balls, lanes and related equipment, the USBC had approached several different machine builders and had evaluated using many off-the-shelf robotic systems to no avail. It wasn’t until they met with the ARM Automation team that they found a partner who was able to break down the challenges at hand and devise a solution which met all their performance criteria and their budget.