A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Robot Arm

This robot arm (which would make a pretty cool full-body project — I’m not sure how far this one will be extended) is being done by Brett Barr at Built 4 Speed in Orlando, Florida. This is actually just the undercoat and it’s being gone over in gray, white, and color next. Assuming I get pictures I’ll post them here as well, because it looks great already at this stage!

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Comments

69 responses to “Robot Arm”

  1. Dresden Avatar
    Dresden

    That is very cool. Looks like a mess of carburetors…

  2. Dresden Avatar
    Dresden

    That is very cool. Looks like a mess of carburetors…

  3. Dresden Avatar
    Dresden

    That is very cool. Looks like a mess of carburetors…

  4. HeavensTwistedAngel Avatar
    HeavensTwistedAngel

    I really like the way that likes, i’d also like to see what the script on his side says alone with the translation….but anywaz awesome tatt…

  5. HeavensTwistedAngel Avatar
    HeavensTwistedAngel

    I really like the way that likes, i’d also like to see what the script on his side says alone with the translation….but anywaz awesome tatt…

  6. HeavensTwistedAngel Avatar
    HeavensTwistedAngel

    I really like the way that likes, i’d also like to see what the script on his side says alone with the translation….but anywaz awesome tatt…

  7. anabot Avatar
    anabot

    that is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever seen.

  8. anabot Avatar
    anabot

    that is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever seen.

  9. anabot Avatar
    anabot

    that is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever seen.

  10. Laura Dawsey Avatar
    Laura Dawsey

    “i’m thinking of getting a robot leg. its a risky procedure, but i think its worth it.”
    (grandma’s boy)

    sorry…its what went thru my head when i saw this…very clean work!

  11. Laura Dawsey Avatar
    Laura Dawsey

    “i’m thinking of getting a robot leg. its a risky procedure, but i think its worth it.”
    (grandma’s boy)

    sorry…its what went thru my head when i saw this…very clean work!

  12. Laura Dawsey Avatar
    Laura Dawsey

    “i’m thinking of getting a robot leg. its a risky procedure, but i think its worth it.”
    (grandma’s boy)

    sorry…its what went thru my head when i saw this…very clean work!

  13. Isabel Avatar
    Isabel

    I love you, cold, unfeeling robot arm!

  14. Isabel Avatar
    Isabel

    I love you, cold, unfeeling robot arm!

  15. Isabel Avatar
    Isabel

    I love you, cold, unfeeling robot arm!

  16. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    Pretty Greek text too <3

  17. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    Pretty Greek text too <3

  18. sublimerotica Avatar
    sublimerotica

    Pretty Greek text too <3

  19. timinglife Avatar

    It reminds me a lot of Darth Vador. I’m pretty jealous of this tattoo.

  20. timinglife Avatar

    It reminds me a lot of Darth Vador. I’m pretty jealous of this tattoo.

  21. timinglife Avatar

    It reminds me a lot of Darth Vador. I’m pretty jealous of this tattoo.

  22. April Avatar
    April

    I love tattoos like this. Putting the inside on the outside makes for some interesting stuff. =]
    I’d like to see his side tattoo too.

  23. April Avatar
    April

    I love tattoos like this. Putting the inside on the outside makes for some interesting stuff. =]
    I’d like to see his side tattoo too.

  24. April Avatar
    April

    I love tattoos like this. Putting the inside on the outside makes for some interesting stuff. =]
    I’d like to see his side tattoo too.

  25. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    I’m usually not a fan of mechanical style work (I lean towards organic), but I will say, this is really good work. Awesome shading.

    Anyone know this fella and know what his ribcage says?

  26. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    I’m usually not a fan of mechanical style work (I lean towards organic), but I will say, this is really good work. Awesome shading.

    Anyone know this fella and know what his ribcage says?

  27. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    I’m usually not a fan of mechanical style work (I lean towards organic), but I will say, this is really good work. Awesome shading.

    Anyone know this fella and know what his ribcage says?

  28. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’m studying Ancient Greek in college right now. I’m seriously appreciating the rib tattoo. Beautiful.

  29. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’m studying Ancient Greek in college right now. I’m seriously appreciating the rib tattoo. Beautiful.

  30. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’m studying Ancient Greek in college right now. I’m seriously appreciating the rib tattoo. Beautiful.

  31. stama Avatar
    stama

    i’d say it looks more like an engine than robotic?
    you can see pistons , valves, exhaust manifold etc.

    i like it!

  32. stama Avatar
    stama

    i’d say it looks more like an engine than robotic?
    you can see pistons , valves, exhaust manifold etc.

    i like it!

  33. stama Avatar
    stama

    i’d say it looks more like an engine than robotic?
    you can see pistons , valves, exhaust manifold etc.

    i like it!

  34. antonis Avatar

    nice tattoo…i noticed the greek tattoo on his rib…im greek but i cant see all the words cause they are hidden from his arm :\

  35. antonis Avatar

    nice tattoo…i noticed the greek tattoo on his rib…im greek but i cant see all the words cause they are hidden from his arm :\

  36. antonis Avatar

    nice tattoo…i noticed the greek tattoo on his rib…im greek but i cant see all the words cause they are hidden from his arm :\

  37. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    woah – im jealous, i want his arm!

  38. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    woah – im jealous, i want his arm!

  39. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    woah – im jealous, i want his arm!

  40. iAzaak Avatar
    iAzaak

    It’s really cute. I would like to see all the greek text… is it ancient or modern greek?

    The robotarm-greek combination is lovely 🙂

  41. iAzaak Avatar
    iAzaak

    It’s really cute. I would like to see all the greek text… is it ancient or modern greek?

    The robotarm-greek combination is lovely 🙂

  42. iAzaak Avatar
    iAzaak

    It’s really cute. I would like to see all the greek text… is it ancient or modern greek?

    The robotarm-greek combination is lovely 🙂

  43. tattoedmat Avatar
    tattoedmat

    awesome, but who else recons it would look best left in black and grey with only a little highlighting in colour rather than total colour satutration. just my opinion but can’t wait to see the finished work 🙂

  44. tattoedmat Avatar
    tattoedmat

    awesome, but who else recons it would look best left in black and grey with only a little highlighting in colour rather than total colour satutration. just my opinion but can’t wait to see the finished work 🙂

  45. tattoedmat Avatar
    tattoedmat

    awesome, but who else recons it would look best left in black and grey with only a little highlighting in colour rather than total colour satutration. just my opinion but can’t wait to see the finished work 🙂

  46. melsgam Avatar

    not to be a nerd, but that Grandmas Boy Quote was incorrect 😛 lol

    it’s: “I’m thinking about getting metal legs. It’s a risky operation, but it’ll be worth it.”

    hah im so lame sorry, it’s a fave movie of mine.

    this tattoo is pretty sweet i have to say; it looks wicked.

  47. melsgam Avatar

    not to be a nerd, but that Grandmas Boy Quote was incorrect 😛 lol

    it’s: “I’m thinking about getting metal legs. It’s a risky operation, but it’ll be worth it.”

    hah im so lame sorry, it’s a fave movie of mine.

    this tattoo is pretty sweet i have to say; it looks wicked.

  48. melsgam Avatar

    not to be a nerd, but that Grandmas Boy Quote was incorrect 😛 lol

    it’s: “I’m thinking about getting metal legs. It’s a risky operation, but it’ll be worth it.”

    hah im so lame sorry, it’s a fave movie of mine.

    this tattoo is pretty sweet i have to say; it looks wicked.

  49. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    What does the Greek say?

  50. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    What does the Greek say?

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