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What makes Asimov 1 walk is now open-source, giving you a foundation to build new capabilities on a humanoid robot.

What makes Asimov 1 walk is now open-source, giving you a foundation to build new capabilities on a humanoid robot.

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Anybody can build an Asimov 1 now. The latest design update strips steps out of the assembly, opens up the parts you need to reach, and puts metal where plastic used to break. New CAD files are on GitHub.

Anybody can build an Asimov 1 now. The latest design update strips steps out of the assembly, opens up the parts you need to reach, and puts metal where plastic used to break. New CAD files are on GitHub.

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Day 173 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Working on locomotion. It's getting better.

Day 173 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Working on locomotion. It's getting better.

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Day 92 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

Day 92 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

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Day 116 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

Day 116 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

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A normal day at the lab.

A normal day at the lab.

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We're open-sourcing Asimov Legs, a bipedal robotic system. It's a complete leg design with 6 DOF per leg, RSU ankle architecture, passive toe joints. Built with off-the-shelf components and compatible with MJF 3D printing. What we're open-sourcing & sharing: - Full mechanical CAD (STEP files) - Actuators list - XML files for simulation (MuJoCo) Repo for all: If you want to support the project, visit for partnership DM us.

We're open-sourcing Asimov Legs, a bipedal robotic system. It's a complete leg design with 6 DOF per leg, RSU ankle architecture, passive toe joints. Built with off-the-shelf components and compatible with MJF 3D printing. What we're open-sourcing & sharing: - Full mechanical CAD (STEP files) - Actuators list - XML files for simulation (MuJoCo) Repo for all: If you want to support the project, visit for partnership DM us.

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Day 172 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Started full-body locomotion testing. Expect chaos!

Day 172 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Started full-body locomotion testing. Expect chaos!

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You can build your own things that other people can use.

You can build your own things that other people can use.

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Day 108 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

Day 108 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

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Your next robotics project could start with these steps. Today, we're open-sourcing Asimov 1's locomotion policy and the training code behind it, giving developers a foundation to build on. Alongside the trained policy checkpoint, we're sharing our Isaac Lab-based training code, including reward definitions, hardware-tuned actuator configurations, and domain randomization settings. That foundation gives you a starting point for your own experiments. Adapt the training setup to hardware changes. Explore different walking styles. Build toward new capabilities. We've taken the first steps. Build what comes next. Asimov 1 locomotion:

Your next robotics project could start with these steps. Today, we're open-sourcing Asimov 1's locomotion policy and the training code behind it, giving developers a foundation to build on. Alongside the trained policy checkpoint, we're sharing our Isaac Lab-based training code, including reward definitions, hardware-tuned actuator configurations, and domain randomization settings. That foundation gives you a starting point for your own experiments. Adapt the training setup to hardware changes. Explore different walking styles. Build toward new capabilities. We've taken the first steps. Build what comes next. Asimov 1 locomotion:

62,799 Aufrufe • vor 24 Tagen

We're open-sourcing Asimov v1, a humanoid robot. With Asimov v1, you can build, train on, and make it your own humanoid robot. It's the first step of building a humanoid labor force for the rest of us. Asimov v1 is 1.2 m tall, 35 kg, with 25 actuated degrees of freedom. Structural parts machined in 7075 aluminium and 3D-printed in MJF PA12 nylon. We're releasing the mechanical design and simulation files. Ready for locomotion policy training out of the box. The BOM is open too. Source everything yourself, or order the DIY Kit. All components, ready to assemble. $499 deposit, $15,000 target price. Ships end of summer 2026. GitHub: Manual: DIY Kit: Most humanoid robots are controlled by the companies that build them. Asimov v1 is built for the rest of us. Build it, test it, and share your feedback with the community.

We're open-sourcing Asimov v1, a humanoid robot. With Asimov v1, you can build, train on, and make it your own humanoid robot. It's the first step of building a humanoid labor force for the rest of us. Asimov v1 is 1.2 m tall, 35 kg, with 25 actuated degrees of freedom. Structural parts machined in 7075 aluminium and 3D-printed in MJF PA12 nylon. We're releasing the mechanical design and simulation files. Ready for locomotion policy training out of the box. The BOM is open too. Source everything yourself, or order the DIY Kit. All components, ready to assemble. $499 deposit, $15,000 target price. Ships end of summer 2026. GitHub: Manual: DIY Kit: Most humanoid robots are controlled by the companies that build them. Asimov v1 is built for the rest of us. Build it, test it, and share your feedback with the community.

344,576 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

We're open-sourcing Menlo SDK so you can build your own applications for a humanoid robot. The SDK connects your code to Asimov 1, letting you control its movements and read its state. With the full source available, you can build on the existing foundation and adapt it to what your project needs. You can use it to replay a motion, control the robot through a VR headset, or run your trained policy on real hardware. We're also open-sourcing Asimov Edge, the software that runs on the robot, checks incoming commands, and manages control between your application, a gamepad and other controllers. - SDK: - Docs: - Order yours: Keep going.

We're open-sourcing Menlo SDK so you can build your own applications for a humanoid robot. The SDK connects your code to Asimov 1, letting you control its movements and read its state. With the full source available, you can build on the existing foundation and adapt it to what your project needs. You can use it to replay a motion, control the robot through a VR headset, or run your trained policy on real hardware. We're also open-sourcing Asimov Edge, the software that runs on the robot, checks incoming commands, and manages control between your application, a gamepad and other controllers. - SDK: - Docs: - Order yours: Keep going.

11,383 Aufrufe • vor 6 Tagen

Asimov is now zero-shot sim2real for locomotion. You train the policy in simulation. It runs on the robot without additional tuning. Blog: Order yours:

Asimov is now zero-shot sim2real for locomotion. You train the policy in simulation. It runs on the robot without additional tuning. Blog: Order yours:

28,243 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

The first Asimov robots have walked off the assembly line.

The first Asimov robots have walked off the assembly line.

39,804 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

A package arrived at the office. We're getting ready to ship Asimov 1 fully assembled too. This is the first test.

A package arrived at the office. We're getting ready to ship Asimov 1 fully assembled too. This is the first test.

27,148 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

A 12 minute walkthrough of how we designed the legs for Asimov v1. Covers the joint layout, actuator selection, and the reasoning behind key decisions. The mechanical design and sim files are open source. Watch the video first, read the article below.

A 12 minute walkthrough of how we designed the legs for Asimov v1. Covers the joint layout, actuator selection, and the reasoning behind key decisions. The mechanical design and sim files are open source. Watch the video first, read the article below.

41,192 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Introducing OpenCrane, an open-source crane for humanoid robots. 200 cm tall, 180 cm span, built from 6063-T5 aluminium extrusions. It's easy to mount anything onto the frame without drilling. Repo:

Introducing OpenCrane, an open-source crane for humanoid robots. 200 cm tall, 180 cm span, built from 6063-T5 aluminium extrusions. It's easy to mount anything onto the frame without drilling. Repo:

46,201 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

Another video from Day 179. Asimov is getting better and better.

Another video from Day 179. Asimov is getting better and better.

37,657 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Day 211 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. First tests after the hardware optimization phase.

Day 211 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. First tests after the hardware optimization phase.

32,749 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

You can learn how to build a humanoid robot the way you follow an IKEA guide.

You can learn how to build a humanoid robot the way you follow an IKEA guide.

26,303 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Humanoid Robot. We are sharing the first assembly video for Asimov v1, an open source humanoid robot. This is the test cut, covering the lower body from pelvis to leg. 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Pelvis 9:36 Legs The rest is on the way.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Humanoid Robot. We are sharing the first assembly video for Asimov v1, an open source humanoid robot. This is the test cut, covering the lower body from pelvis to leg. 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Pelvis 9:36 Legs The rest is on the way.

28,428 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

Day 109 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

Day 109 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

33,449 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Day 212 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Started to free the robot from the harness.

Day 212 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Started to free the robot from the harness.

21,830 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Asimov 1 gets better every day.

Asimov 1 gets better every day.

14,550 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Asimov 1 is built to hack. It ships with a basic policy to control the robot, but you can customize it however you want.

Asimov 1 is built to hack. It ships with a basic policy to control the robot, but you can customize it however you want.

19,122 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

It's time to Free the Robot. We removed Asimov from the harness yesterday. It can now walk independently without any external support. Ready to open-source the first components in a few days.

It's time to Free the Robot. We removed Asimov from the harness yesterday. It can now walk independently without any external support. Ready to open-source the first components in a few days.

24,259 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Day 115 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

Day 115 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid.

18,592 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Day 213 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. We controlled Asimov v1 in Singapore from HCMC, Vietnam.

Day 213 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. We controlled Asimov v1 in Singapore from HCMC, Vietnam.

11,453 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Day 170 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Started testing the full body to get the robot to walk.

Day 170 of building Asimov, an open-source humanoid. Started testing the full body to get the robot to walk.

13,062 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten