Asimov v1
The open-sourced first-generation hardware platform from Menlo Research, fully released under CERN-OHL-S-2.0 and GPL-2.0 licenses with complete mechanical CAD, electrical schematics, and MuJoCo simulation files. Standing 1.2 m tall and weighing 35 kg with a modular aluminum and MJF-nylon frame, it is designed to democratize humanoid robotics research.
Primary use case: Open-source humanoid locomotion and embodied AI research
Height
120 cm
Weight
35 kg
DOF
25
Price
$15K
Specifications
Physical
Height
120 cm
Weight
35 kg
Degrees of Freedom
25
Locomotion
biped
AI & Compute
Onboard Compute
integrated sensor suite + onboard compute
Commercial
Price
$15K
Availability
available
Primary Use Case
Open-source humanoid locomotion and embodied AI research
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Asimov V1 Open Sources Humanoid Robotics Development
Asimov V1 has open-sourced its humanoid robotics development platform. The move aims to make humanoid robotics development more accessible to researchers and developers.
Menlo Research Open-Sources Asimov v1, Releasing CAD and Simulation Files for "The Rest of Us"
Following the launch of the "Here Be Dragons" kit, Menlo Research has released the full open-source repository for the Asimov v1 humanoid, including mechanical designs, electrical wiring, and a MuJoCo simulation model.
Asimov v1 is moving better - sim2real improved after the hardware optimization
Asimov.inc has achieved improved sim2real transfer with their Asimov v1 humanoid robot through hardware optimization. The company is democratizing access by open-sourcing the complete mechanical design and providing a DIY kit at cost price. Full specifications and build instructions are available at manual.asimov.inc/v1.