# OpenRobotKits: every robot, in full > Prices and stock are read from each seller page once a day, around 9 AM Bangkok (2 AM UTC). Every fact below has a source link. Machine-readable: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots.json, https://openrobotkits.com/openapi.json, MCP https://openrobotkits.com/mcp. Generated 2026-11-07T04:38:34.481Z. ## SO-101 Two 6-servo arms: move the leader by hand and the follower copies it, built for Hugging Face LeRobot Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/so-101/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/so-101.json Type: Robot arm | Maker: The Robot Studio + Hugging Face | License: Apache-2.0 (GitHub repo license) Build difficulty: 3 of 5 (Advanced). Print or buy 3D parts, set motor IDs by script, assemble two arms, calibrate Source: https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/docs/source/so101.mdx SO-101 (SO-ARM101) is the next version of the SO-100 robot arm, designed by The Robot Studio with Hugging Face. You build a leader arm and a follower arm, move the leader by hand and the follower copies it. It is made to work with the open-source LeRobot library. What it can do: - Teleoperate a follower arm with a leader arm - Record datasets and train policies with LeRobot Stock: in stock, lowest in-stock price $249.9 at Seeed Studio. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - WowRobo: SO-ARM101 DIY Kit & Assembled Version (Unassembled kit: leader + follower arms + camera), $259, in stock. https://shop.wowrobo.com/products/so-arm101-diy-kit-assembled-version-1 (checked 2026-11-07) - Pakronics: Low-Cost AI Arm Servo Motor Kit for LeRobot (Without 3D Printed Parts) (Servo motor kit, no 3D printed parts), AUD 528, out of stock. https://www.pakronics.com.au/products/new-so-arm101-low-cost-ai-arm-servo-motor-kit-for-lerobot-without-3d-printed-parts-ss114993666 (checked 2026-11-07) - Switch Science: SO-ARM101 Low-Cost AI Arm Kit Pro (without AC adapter) (Servo motor kit, no 3D printed parts, no AC adapter), JPY 46,731, out of stock. https://www.switch-science.com/products/10707 (checked 2026-11-07) - OpenELab: Seeed Studio SO-ARM101 Low-Cost AI Arm 3D Printed Skeleton (Printed frame only, add to a servo kit), $43.99, in stock, parts only. https://openelab.com/products/seeed-studio-so-arm101-kit (checked 2026-11-07) - Seeed Studio: SO-ARM101 Pro Servo Motor Kit – LeRobot Compatible 6DOF Robotic Arm (Servo motor kit, no 3D printed parts), $249.9, in stock. https://www.seeedstudio.com/SO-101-Low-Cost-AI-Arm-Kit-Pro-p-6427.html (checked 2026-11-07) - Seeed Studio: SO-ARM101 Pro Assembled Kit – LeRobot Compatible 6DOF Robotic Arm (Assembled kit), $299, in stock. https://www.seeedstudio.com/SO-101-Assembled-Kit-Pro-p-6691.html (checked 2026-11-07) - Seeed Studio: SO-101 3D Printed Parts - LeRobot Open Source 6-DOF arm (Printed frame only, add to a servo kit), $29.9, in stock, parts only. https://www.seeedstudio.com/SO-101-3D-printed-Enclosure-p-6428.html (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - Parts for two arms (leader + follower), BOM total US: $229.88. Servos, 2 control boards, USB-C cables, 2 power supplies, clamps, screwdriver set; BOM unit prices Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#sourcing-parts - Parts for one follower arm, BOM total US: $121.94. Single arm, no leader Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#sourcing-parts - Seeed SO-ARM101 Pro servo kit: $249.9. Motor kit only, no printed parts Source: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SO-101-Low-Cost-AI-Arm-Kit-Pro-p-6427.html - Seeed SO-101 3D printed parts: $29.9. Printed frame sold separately Source: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SO-101-3D-printed-Enclosure-p-6428.html - Seeed SO-ARM101 Pro assembled kit: $299. Assembled Source: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SO-101-Assembled-Kit-Pro-p-6691.html Not included: BOM totals exclude 3D printing (or buying printed parts), shipping and import duties. The Seeed servo kit price does not include printed parts. Sourced facts: - SO-101 vs SO-100: wiring, assembly, leader motors: SO-101 has improved wiring, is easier to assemble (no gear removal) and uses updated motors for the leader arm. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100 (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-101 leader motors: Leader uses three gear ratios: 1/191 (shoulder pan, elbow), 1/345 (shoulder lift), 1/147 (wrist flex, wrist roll, gripper); follower is 6x STS3215 at 1/345. Source: https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/docs/source/so101.mdx (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-100 motors: SO-100 BOM lists 12 identical STS3215 servos for two arms at $15 each. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100/blob/main/SO100.md (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-101 motors BOM: SO-101 two-arm BOM: 7x 1/345, 2x 1/191, 3x 1/147 STS3215 at $13.89 each. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#sourcing-parts (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-100 BOM total (two arms, US): $232. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100/blob/main/SO100.md (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-101 BOM total (two arms, US): $229.88. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#sourcing-parts (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-100 assembly time: Docs: first arm a bit more than 1 hour, second arm under 1 hour. Source: https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/docs/source/so100.mdx (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-100 status: SO-100 docs are marked deprecated in the repo README. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100 (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-101 printing: Print files per arm (Ender 220x220 mm or Prusa 205x250 mm beds), PLA+, 0.4 mm nozzle 0.2 mm layer, 15% infill; 14 distinct individual parts. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#printing-the-parts (checked 2026-11-07) - SO-100 printing: SO-100 print files also come as one tray per arm for Ender, Prusa/UP and Bambu A1 mini (2 parts). Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100/blob/main/SO100.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Motor voltage options: Follower STS3215 7.4V is 16.5 kg.cm stall at 6V; 12V version is 30 kg.cm and needs a 12V 5A+ supply. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#sourcing-parts (checked 2026-11-07) - HF parts estimate: Hugging Face says non-printed parts about $130. Source: https://www.hackster.io/news/hugging-face-launches-the-so-101-an-upgraded-low-cost-3d-printable-autonomous-robot-arm-532360f441eb (checked 2026-11-07) - GitHub stars: 8,019 on TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100 (checked 2026-11-07) - Other kit sellers named in repo: Seeed, WowRobo, RobotEd, Robonine, PartaBot, ForgeMotion Labs, RoboSEasy, NeoBot, Autodiscovery. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#kits (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100 - docs: https://huggingface.co/docs/lerobot/so101 - parts_list: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100#sourcing-parts - hf: https://huggingface.co/lerobot - official: https://www.therobotstudio.com ## Reachy Mini Open-source desktop robot with an app store, from $399 (Lite) or $499 (Wireless) Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/reachy-mini/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/reachy-mini.json Type: Desktop robot | Maker: Pollen Robotics + Hugging Face | License: Apache-2.0 (GitHub repo license) Build difficulty: 2 of 5 (Beginner). Sold as a kit, no printing or soldering step listed; Seeed wiki says 2 to 3 hours to assemble Source: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reachymini_intro/ Build time: 2 to 3 hours. Source: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reachymini_intro/ Reachy Mini is an expressive open-source desktop robot by Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face. It is sold as a kit in two versions: Lite runs from a computer over USB, Wireless has an onboard Raspberry Pi CM4 and a battery. You program it in Python. What it can do: - Animate head (6 degrees of freedom), body rotation and 2 antennas - Run community apps from a Hugging Face Spaces app store - Be programmed in Python with the Reachy Mini SDK Stock: in stock, lowest in-stock price $399 at Seeed Studio. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - Pollen Robotics: Reachy Mini Wireless (Wireless, Raspberry Pi CM4 + battery), $499, unknown. https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Pollen Robotics: Reachy Mini Lite (Lite, USB to your computer), $399, unknown. https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Seeed Studio: Reachy Mini Wireless - 9-DoF Open Source Desktop Humanoid Robot with Raspberry Pi 4 (Wireless), $499, in stock. https://www.seeedstudio.com/Reachy-Mini-Wireless-Kit-p-6724.html (checked 2026-11-07) - Seeed Studio: Reachy Mini Lite - 9-DoF Open Source Desktop Humanoid Robot, USB-Tethered (Lite), $399, in stock. https://www.seeedstudio.com/Reachy-Mini-Lite-Kit-p-6702.html (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - Reachy Mini Lite kit: $399. Needs your own Mac/PC/Linux computer Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ - Reachy Mini Wireless kit: $499. Includes Raspberry Pi CM4 compute and battery Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ Not included: Prices exclude taxes, shipping and import duties (HF blog: plus taxes and shipping). Lite needs a computer you already own. Sourced facts: - Size and weight: 28 cm tall, 16 cm wide, 1.5 kg. Source: https://huggingface.co/blog/reachy-mini (checked 2026-11-07) - Lite vs Wireless: Lite: no onboard compute, no Wi-Fi, wired power, no accelerometer. Wireless: Raspberry Pi, Wi-Fi, battery, accelerometer. Source: https://huggingface.co/blog/reachy-mini (checked 2026-11-07) - Shared hardware: 4 microphones, 5 W speaker, wide-angle camera, 2 animated antennas, 6-DoF head, full-body rotation. Source: https://huggingface.co/blog/reachy-mini (checked 2026-11-07) - Delivery: About 90 days at time of HF blog; Pollen JSON-LD handling time up to 90 days. Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Lite compatibility: Lite: Mac and Linux; Windows listed as coming soon. Source: https://huggingface.co/blog/reachy-mini (checked 2026-11-07) - Prices: Lite $399, Wireless $499 plus taxes and shipping. Source: https://huggingface.co/blog/reachy-mini (checked 2026-11-07) - Software: Python SDK; JavaScript SDK documented; apps via Hugging Face Spaces. Source: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/reachy_mini (checked 2026-11-07) - GitHub stars: 1,645 on pollen-robotics/reachy_mini. Source: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/reachy_mini (checked 2026-11-07) - App store size (May 2026): 200+ apps from 150+ creators. Source: https://venturebeat.com/technology/the-app-store-for-robots-has-arrived-hugging-face-launches-open-source-reachy-mini-app-store-with-200-apps (checked 2026-11-07) - Older price: Early launch coverage quoted $299 (Lite) and $449 (Wireless); current official site shows $399 and $499. Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/reachy_mini - docs: https://huggingface.co/docs/reachy_mini/ - hf: https://huggingface.co/reachy-mini - official: https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini/ ## Microduck 25 cm open-source biped duck with 15 motors, $399 pre-order Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/microduck/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/microduck.json Type: Biped | Maker: Pollen Robotics + Hugging Face | License: Apache-2.0 (GitHub repo license) Build difficulty: 1 of 5 (Beginner). Ships as a finished robot with a game controller; retraining RL is the advanced part Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck Microduck is a 25 cm biped robot from Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face that walks using reinforcement-learning policies. It ships assembled and playable out of the box; you can retrain behaviours in simulation and deploy them. Pre-orders opened August 27, 2026. What it can do: - Walk, sit, kick, get back up after a fall - Pick things up with its beak - Roller-skate with the rollers fitted - Run policies you train in MuJoCo simulation Stock: check site. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - Pollen Robotics: Microduck (Pre-order, first deliveries targeted before Christmas 2026 (US)), $399, unknown. https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - Microduck robot (robot, battery, USB-C cable, game controller): $399. Before taxes and shipping Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck - Charger pack (dual charger, 2 batteries): $39. Optional Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck - Dev pack: $119. 3 spare motors, 5 motor cables, 2 batteries, dual charger, 10 NFC tags, Hugging Face credit, screwdriver, screw pack Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck - Accessory pack: $39. Laser pointer, NFC polaroid, 2 rollers, ball, 10 NFC tags Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck Not included: $399 is the introductory pre-order price before taxes and shipping; packs are optional extras. No BOM for a DIY build is published by Pollen; community replicas exist on GitHub. Sourced facts: - Size and weight: 25 cm tall, 800 g (site and README); Pollen's YouTube description says 780 g. Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - Hardware: 15 motors, camera, 8x8 LiDAR, 2 IMUs, mics, speaker, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAtzEyGBGFU (checked 2026-11-07) - Compute: Rockchip RK3566, 50 Hz control loop driving 15 servos from neural policies. Source: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - Storage and RAM: 32 GB storage, 1 GB RAM. Source: https://www.engadget.com/2245407/huggingface-and-pollen-robotics-opn-pre-orders-for-the-399-microduck/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Moves in the box: 7 trained moves. Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - Pre-order date and price: Pre-orders opened August 27, 2026 at $399 before taxes and shipping. Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - Delivery: Hugging Face aims to dispatch first orders before Christmas in the US. Source: https://www.engadget.com/2245407/huggingface-and-pollen-robotics-opn-pre-orders-for-the-399-microduck/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Colourways: 4 colourways. Source: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - Stack: Rust on-robot software; RL policies trained with MuJoCo + PPO and exported to ONNX. Source: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - GitHub stars: 13,526 on pollen-robotics/microduck; 2,829 on microduck_rl. Source: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/microduck (checked 2026-11-07) - Day-one orders claim: $2.6M in orders in first 24 hours reported by one outlet; not independently verified. Source: https://aiunderstanding.org/news/business-insider-reports-hugging-face-says-microduck-orders-topped-2-6-million-in (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/microduck - docs: https://github.com/pollen-robotics/microduck/blob/main/docs/README.md - hf: https://huggingface.co/pollen-robotics - official: https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck ## phospho Junior dev kit phospho SO-100 arm kit with VR teleoperation and phosphobot software, from 995 EUR Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/phospho-junior/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/phospho-junior.json Type: Robot arm | Maker: phospho (phospho.ai) | License: MIT (phosphobot software repo) Build difficulty: 2 of 5 (Beginner). Shop sells it ready to control; docs say unbox, control, train Source: https://robots.phospho.ai/starter-pack phospho sells robot-arm dev kits built on the SO-100 design with its open-source phosphobot software for teleoperation and AI training. In January 2025 phospho's YouTube called it the 'phospho junior dev kit'; the shop today sells it as the Starter Pack (2x SO-ARM100 arms, 2 wrist cameras). What it can do: - Teleoperate with Meta Quest, gamepad or keyboard - Record LeRobot datasets and train models with phosphobot Stock: check site. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - phospho: phospho starter pack (2x SO-ARM100 arms, 2 wrist cameras, phosphobot software; average shipping 15-30 days), EUR 995, unknown. https://robots.phospho.ai/starter-pack (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - phospho Starter Pack (2x SO-ARM100, 2 wrist cameras, software): price not listed. 995 EUR plus shipping, starting price; currency is EUR so no USD figure given Source: https://robots.phospho.ai/starter-pack Not included: 995 EUR starting price excludes shipping and import duties; optional STS3250 motor upgrade is extra. Sourced facts: - Starter Pack contents: 2x SO-ARM100 arms, 2 wrist camera modules, optional STS3250 motor upgrade, Meta Quest app, phosphobot software, AI training SDK. Source: https://robots.phospho.ai/starter-pack (checked 2026-11-07) - Shipping: Average 15-30 days, refundable before shipping. Source: https://robots.phospho.ai/starter-pack (checked 2026-11-07) - Naming: 'phospho junior dev kit' appears in Jan 2025 YouTube uploads; current shop page names it Starter Pack. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk3EF8J1BGg (checked 2026-11-07) - Software: phosphobot MIT-licensed, 393 GitHub stars. Source: https://github.com/phospho-app/phosphobot (checked 2026-11-07) - Compatibility: Claims 100% LeRobot and Hugging Face compatible. Source: https://robots.phospho.ai/starter-pack (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/phospho-app/phosphobot - docs: https://docs.phospho.ai - official: https://robots.phospho.ai ## HopeJR Hugging Face estimated about $3,000 per unit for its 66-DoF open humanoid Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/hopejr/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/hopejr.json Type: Humanoid | Maker: The Robot Studio + Hugging Face | License: Apache License (Humanoid/LICENSE in the repo; the repo root declares no license) Build difficulty: 4 of 5 (Advanced). Tendon-driven 16-motor hand, 7-motor arm and an exoskeleton to print, source from Alibaba and calibrate Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr/blob/main/Arm/BOM.md HopeJR is an open-source humanoid with dexterous hands, designed by The Robot Studio and Hugging Face. The GitHub repo has two parts: the full Humanoid design, and the newer Arm (arm, hand and teleop exoskeleton) wired into LeRobot for recording, training and inference. Hugging Face's 2025 announcement gave about $3,000 per unit as an estimate; no checkable store listing was found. What it can do: - Teleoperate the arm and hand with a matching exoskeleton, joint for joint - Record data, train and run policies through LeRobot - 3D-print and assemble without soldering (Arm build, custom PCBs) Stock: diy parts. Checked n/a. Not included: The maker's Arm BOM lists motors, boards, power supplies, screws, bearings, springs and wire with links but no prices, so no parts total can be given. The only price figure is Hugging Face's ~$3,000-per-unit estimate for the full humanoid (TechCrunch, May 2025, tariff-dependent). Sourced facts: - Price estimate: About $3,000 per unit (Hugging Face estimate, depends on tariffs). Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/29/hugging-face-unveils-two-new-humanoid-robots/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Shipping plan (May 2025): CEO expected to ship at least the first few units by end of 2025; waitlist open then. Current availability not verified. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/29/hugging-face-unveils-two-new-humanoid-robots/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Degrees of freedom: 66 actuated DoF for the full humanoid (per TechCrunch). Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/29/hugging-face-unveils-two-new-humanoid-robots/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Arm + hand DoF: 23: 16 in the hand, 7 in the arm. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6tt_8vjRxs (checked 2026-11-07) - Latest Arm release: Reflects Martino Russi's work at Hugging Face as of 26/06/2025: LeRobot integration, exoskeleton teleop, no soldering, underactuated DIP finger joint. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr/blob/main/Arm/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Humanoid folder: Original work by Rob Knight with updates for Robstride RS02 motors; includes URDF and legs. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr (checked 2026-11-07) - Motors in Arm BOM: 16 SCS0009, 2 STS3250, 4 STS3215, 1 SM8512BL (Feetech), sourced via Alibaba links. Source: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr/blob/main/Arm/BOM.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Sold as kit?: No seller found: Seeed search 404, The Robot Studio listings elsewhere show only SO-ARM101. Source: https://www.roboticscenter.ai/store/brand/the-robot-studio (checked 2026-11-07) - LeRobot docs: Hardware setup: arm, hand, glove and exoskeleton calibration. Source: https://huggingface.co/docs/lerobot/hope_jr (checked 2026-11-07) - Repo activity: Last push 2026-05-04, 840 stars. Source: https://api.github.com/repos/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr - docs: https://huggingface.co/docs/lerobot/hope_jr - parts_list: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr/blob/main/Arm/BOM.md - hf: https://huggingface.co/docs/lerobot/hope_jr - official: https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/HOPEJr ## RX1 Human-sized two-armed open humanoid, MIT-licensed, BOM totals $1,238 with optional parts Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/rx1/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/rx1.json Type: Humanoid | Maker: Red Rabbit Robotics | License: MIT (rx1 and rx1_bom repos) Build difficulty: 4 of 5 (Advanced). Source ~100 parts from Alibaba/AliExpress, 3D-print, laser-cut carbon fibre, run ROS1 Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 RX1 is the first project of Red Rabbit Robotics: a human-sized, two-armed robot with head and optional torso, built from 3D-printed and off-the-shelf parts. It is plans-only (hardware repos, BOM, ROS1 package); no kit or finished robot for sale was found. What it can do: - Grip and place objects with two arms - Be controlled remotely from a computer (machine learning) or a VR headset, per The Decoder - Run in ROS1 with URDF, inverse kinematics demo and Gazebo simulation Stock: diy parts. Checked n/a. Cost lines: - Two arms (14x Feetech STS3215, bearings, carbon fibre): $338.78. BOM sheet rows; screws TBD, not priced Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 - Two hands (8x SCS0009, 4x STS3032, bearing) - optional: $165.57. or two grippers instead Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 - Two grippers (2x STS3215) - optional: $27.78. alternative to hands Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 - Torso, 3 DoF (servos, bearings, 4040 extrusion, plates) - optional: $314.27 Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 - Head (3x STS3215, 2x SCS0009, Orbbec Gemini 2 depth camera): $297.05. camera is $234 of this; the sheet suggests a ~$20 USB cam instead Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 - Accessories (cables, servo board, USB cable, 12V supply): $94.98 Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 Not included: Sheet total is $1,238.43 with every optional part, hands AND grippers both counted, and the depth camera. The headline 'under $1,000' (The Decoder) only holds if you skip options. Not included: 3D printing, screws (TBD), shipping, a PC to run ROS1. Sheet says some costs are estimated and the BOM is a work in progress. Sourced facts: - Maker: Red Rabbit Robotics; RX1 is its first project. Source: https://the-decoder.com/rx1-is-an-open-source-humanoid-robot-that-you-can-build-yourself-for-less-than-1000/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Announced: 2024-07-05 (The Decoder). Source: https://the-decoder.com/rx1-is-an-open-source-humanoid-robot-that-you-can-build-yourself-for-less-than-1000/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Status: Open plans, not a product: no store or preorder found; repos are the release. Source: https://github.com/Red-Rabbit-Robotics (checked 2026-11-07) - BOM total (live sheet): $1,238.43 including optional parts. Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 (checked 2026-11-07) - BOM note: 3D-printed parts not in BOM; they are in the GitHub repos. Source: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 (checked 2026-11-07) - Software: ROS1 meta package: URDF, Feetech motor control, IK demo, Gazebo (Noetic or Melodic). Source: https://github.com/Red-Rabbit-Robotics/rx1 (checked 2026-11-07) - Repo activity: rx1 last push 2025-02-03, 159 stars; rx1_bom last push 2024-07-27. Source: https://api.github.com/repos/Red-Rabbit-Robotics/rx1 (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/Red-Rabbit-Robotics/rx1 - docs: https://red-rabbit-robotics.ghost.io/ - parts_list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ntjh3h0dBoOxRaXPlkqI_ZkmmabDL_8K5zkljO9GMcg/edit?gid=0 - official: https://red-rabbit-robotics.ghost.io/ ## Berkeley Humanoid Lite Parts for the full humanoid total $4,312 (US prices), per the Berkeley paper Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/berkeley-humanoid-lite/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/berkeley-humanoid-lite.json Type: Humanoid | Maker: UC Berkeley Hybrid Robotics | License: Code MIT; other assets CC BY-SA 4.0 Build difficulty: 5 of 5 (Advanced). Hand-assemble 22 cycloidal actuators from motors, ESCs and printed parts, then calibrate and run RL policies Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 Berkeley Humanoid Lite is an open-source humanoid from UC Berkeley (RSS 2025) with 22 actuators built around 3D-printed cycloidal gearboxes and parts from Amazon and Taobao. The repo covers training, sim2sim, deployment, motion capture and teleoperation; CAD, 3D-print files and the BOM are on the docs Releases page. Plans-only: you source, print and assemble it yourself. What it can do: - Locomotion policies trained in Isaac Lab and deployed on the robot - Teleoperated manipulation and motion capture control - Reconfigure the same actuators into other forms (paper shows quadruped and biped layouts) Stock: diy parts. Checked n/a. Cost lines: - Mini PC: $129. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - USB-CAN adapters (4x): $68. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - USB hubs (2x): $36. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - BNO085 IMU: $13. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - 6S LiPo battery: $70. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - 6512 actuators (10x, $188 each): $1,880. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - 5010 actuators (12x, $136 each): $1,632. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - Grippers (2x): $72. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - Aluminum extrusions: $39. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - 3D printed components: $200. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - Misc structural components: $50. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 - Misc electronic components: $123. Table III, US prices Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 Not included: Paper Table III total $4,312 US ($3,236 China), rounded to nearest dollar, as of the paper (April 2025); prices not re-checked. Not included: a 3D printer, tools, charger, motion-capture or teleop rigs. Table lists 10 of the 6512 and 12 of the 5010 actuators; each actuator's own BOM ($188 / $136) is in the paper. Sourced facts: - Paper: Demonstrating Berkeley Humanoid Lite, arXiv 2504.17249, submitted 2025-04-24; RSS 2025. Source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.17249 (checked 2026-11-07) - Authors: Chi, Liao, Long, Huang, Shao, Nikolic, Li, Sreenath (UC Berkeley). Source: https://lite.berkeley-humanoid.org/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Cost claim: Total hardware cost under $5,000 (US market prices). Source: https://lite.berkeley-humanoid.org/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Actuators: 22 total: 10x 6512 ($188 each US) and 12x 5010 ($136 each US). Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 (checked 2026-11-07) - Battery: 6S LiPo, roughly 30 minutes runtime per paper. Source: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.17249 (checked 2026-11-07) - Release files: BOM, Onshape CAD, MakerWorld print files, last updated 2025-09-07. Source: https://berkeley-humanoid-lite.gitbook.io/docs/releases (checked 2026-11-07) - Repo activity: Last push 2026-03-10, 2,007 stars. Source: https://api.github.com/repos/HybridRobotics/Berkeley-Humanoid-Lite (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/HybridRobotics/Berkeley-Humanoid-Lite - docs: https://berkeley-humanoid-lite.gitbook.io/docs - parts_list: https://berkeley-humanoid-lite.gitbook.io/docs/releases - official: https://lite.berkeley-humanoid.org/ ## Asimov v1 1.2 m, 35 kg open-source humanoid with 25 actuated joints; DIY kit $20,000 Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/asimov-v1/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/asimov-v1.json Type: Humanoid | Maker: Menlo Research (Asimov) | License: Hardware CERN-OHL-S-2.0, software GPL-2.0 Build difficulty: 5 of 5 (Advanced). 25 actuators to ID and assemble, 7075 aluminium and MJF nylon parts, unassembled kit Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md Asimov 1 is a 1.2 m, 35 kg biped humanoid with 25 actuated degrees of freedom. The repository holds the mechanical CAD, electrical CAD, simulation model and onboard software. You can buy the unassembled DIY kit or pull the BOM and fabricate everything yourself. What it can do: - Squat with a 5 kg rated load - Bicep curl 5 kg per arm rated, 15 kg peak - Run on a Radxa CM5 (motion control) plus Raspberry Pi 5 (media and network) Stock: check site. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - Menlo Research: Asimov 1 DIY Kit (unassembled DIY kit), $20,000, unknown. https://menlo.ai/asimov-1 (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - Asimov 1 DIY Kit (unassembled, all BOM components, power supply, cabling, spare parts): $20,000. maker README: shipping now; page asks a $499 deposit to reserve Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md Not included: Kit excludes tools, 4G/5G modules, lidar and 360 camera. Self-source BOM is emailed on sign-up, no line prices published. Earlier press cited a ~$15,000 target (eWeek); the maker README now says $20,000. Sourced facts: - Height / weight: 1.2 m, 35 kg. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Degrees of freedom: 25 actuated (legs 6 x 2, arms 5 x 2, waist 1, neck 2). Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Compute: Raspberry Pi 5 + Radxa CM5. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Materials: 7075 aluminium, MJF PA12 nylon. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Kit price: $20,000, shipping now. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/menloresearch/asimov-1/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Reservation: $499 deposit button on product page. Source: https://menlo.ai/asimov-1 (checked 2026-11-07) - Earlier press price: ~$15,000 DIY kit (eWeek). Source: https://www.eweek.com/news/menlo-research-asimov-diy-humanoid-robot-kit/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Self-source BOM: Emailed after sign-up, no prices on page. Source: https://docs.menlo.ai/asimov/1/bom (checked 2026-11-07) - Repo stars: 1395. Source: https://github.com/menloresearch/asimov-1 (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/menloresearch/asimov-1 - docs: https://docs.menlo.ai/asimov/1 - parts_list: https://docs.menlo.ai/asimov/1/bom - official: https://menlo.ai/asimov-1 ## PAROL6 Open-source 3D-printed 6-axis arm, 408 mm reach, 0.1 mm repeatability Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/parol6/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/parol6.json Type: Robot arm | Maker: Source Robotics | License: Hardware CERN-OHL-S-2.0, firmware GPL-3.0 Build difficulty: 3 of 5 (Some assembly + Python). Maker says you need basic terminal, Git and Python skills; self-built robot is yours to make safe Source: https://docs.source-robotics.com/PAROL-docs/latest/build/ PAROL6 is a 3D-printed desktop robot arm with 6 axes driven by open-loop NEMA 17 steppers. It is designed like an industrial robot in its mechanics, control software and use. STL files, BOM, firmware and the commander software are open source. What it can do: - Reach 408 mm to the flange - Carry 0.5 to 1 kg payload - Repeat positions to 0.1 mm - Run from Python API, ROS 2 and MoveIt, or the Commander GUI Stock: in stock. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - Source Robotics: PAROL6 Robotic arm (fully assembled robot), EUR 3,570, out of stock. https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-robotic-arm (checked 2026-11-07) - Source Robotics: PAROL6 Robotic arm KIT (all BOM parts except 3D printed parts and power supply), EUR 2,378.81, out of stock. https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-robotic-arm-kit (checked 2026-11-07) - Source Robotics: PAROL6 partial KIT (hard-to-find parts only; no gearboxes, steppers, power supply), EUR 1,188.81, in stock. https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-partial-kit (checked 2026-11-07) - Source Robotics: PAROL6 3D Printed Parts KIT (Light grey matte (only colour in stock; Black, White, Chalky Blue, Moss Green out)), EUR 476, in stock, parts only. https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-3d-printed-parts-kit (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - PAROL6 partial KIT (hard-to-find parts): EUR 1,188.81. you still buy gearboxes, stepper motors, power supply Source: https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-partial-kit - PAROL6 3D Printed Parts KIT: EUR 476. optional, instead of printing yourself Source: https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-3d-printed-parts-kit - PAROL6 Robotic arm KIT (everything except printed parts and power supply): EUR 2,378.81. alternative to partial kit; currently sold out Source: https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-robotic-arm-kit - PAROL6 Control Board with stepper drivers: EUR 471.24. sold alone; without drivers EUR 236.81 Source: https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-control-board Not included: Prices in EUR from the maker's shop, not converted. Full kit excludes printed parts and a 24 V 5 A power supply. Partial kit excludes gearboxes, steppers, power supply, printed parts. Shipping, import taxes and duties not included. No maker total for a fully self-sourced build. Sourced facts: - Reach / payload / repeatability: 408 mm, 0.5 to 1 kg, 0.1 mm. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Weight: 5.5 kg. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Drive: open-loop NEMA 17 steppers, 6 axes. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Hardware licence: CERN-OHL-S-2.0 (whole repo was GPL-3.0 until 4 Nov 2026). Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm/main/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Parts list: BOM with shop link and reference image per part. Source: https://github.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm/tree/main/BOM (checked 2026-11-07) - Kit options: assembled, full kit, partial kit, printed parts kit, screw kit, control board. Source: https://docs.source-robotics.com/PAROL-docs/latest/build/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Screw kit price: EUR 58.31. Source: https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-screw-kit (checked 2026-11-07) - Other sellers: none found; Source Robotics is the only direct seller. Source: https://source-robotics.com (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm - docs: https://docs.source-robotics.com/PAROL-docs/ - parts_list: https://github.com/Source-Robotics/PAROL6-Desktop-robot-arm/tree/main/BOM - official: https://source-robotics.com/products/parol6-robotic-arm ## BCN3D Moveo Fully 3D-printed, Arduino-driven open-source arm; BOM, CAD and manual on GitHub Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/bcn3d-moveo/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/bcn3d-moveo.json Type: Robot arm | Maker: BCN3D Technologies | License: MIT Build difficulty: 4 of 5 (Advanced). Plans only: print all parts, source about 33 component types plus fasteners, wire 6 stepper drivers, load firmware Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/master/BOM/BCN3D%20Moveo%20BOM.pdf BCN3D Moveo is a robotic arm whose structure is fully 3D printed and whose electronics are controlled by Arduino. It was built with the Catalan Departament d'Ensenyament for schools. Plans only: BCN3D does not sell it, so you print and source every part yourself. What it can do: - Be rebuilt from CAD, STL, firmware and a user manual (English and Spanish) - Run on an Arduino Mega 2560 with RAMPS 1.4 and 6 stepper drivers (per the BOM) Stock: diy parts. Checked n/a. Not included: The official BOM (2-page PDF) lists parts and quantities but no prices, so no total is given. Not a kit: nothing is sold; 3D printing of all structural parts is on you. Sourced facts: - Availability: Not commercialized; files are free on GitHub. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/master/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Repo contents: CAD files, STL files, user manual, firmware, BOM. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/master/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Controller (BOM): Arduino Mega 2560, RAMPS 1.4, 6 x TB6560 stepper drivers, 24 V 320 W supply. Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/master/BOM/BCN3D%20Moveo%20BOM.pdf (checked 2026-11-07) - Last repo push: 2022-03-01. Source: https://api.github.com/repos/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo (checked 2026-11-07) - Based on: Andreas Hoelldorfer's open 3D printable robot arm (Hackaday.io 3800). Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/master/README.md (checked 2026-11-07) - Community ROS packages: jesseweisberg/moveo_ros (ROS + Arduino control). Source: https://github.com/jesseweisberg/moveo_ros (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo - docs: https://github.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/tree/master/USER%20MANUAL - parts_list: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BCN3D/BCN3D-Moveo/master/BOM/BCN3D%20Moveo%20BOM.pdf - official: https://www.bcn3dtechnologies.com/en/bcn3d-moveo-the-future-of-learning/ ## Stringman Four motors reach a whole room: open-source cable robot, assembled for $795 Page: https://openrobotkits.com/robots/stringman/ | API: https://openrobotkits.com/api/robots/stringman.json Type: Cable robot | Maker: Neufangled Robotics | License: Hardware CERN-OHL-W 2.0, software Apache-2.0 Build difficulty: 3 of 5 (Advanced). Print the structural parts, build two anchors and a gripper, splice wires, mount in ceiling corners; the maker calls the kit a multi-day, fairly difficult build Source: https://neufangled.com/stringman-hardware-kit Build time: 4 to 8 hours (maker estimate for the kit). Source: https://neufangled.com/stringman-hardware-kit Stringman is a room-scale cable robot from Neufangled Robotics. Four motors in the ceiling corners reel in lines that hang a gripper, so it can carry up to 2 kg anywhere in a room and work above clutter. The mechanical CAD, PCBs and control software are published, and it can run air gapped on your own Wi-Fi. What it can do: - Carry up to 2.2 kg near the floor of a room from 3 to 10 m across - Be controlled by gamepad, LeRobot models or an MCP server - Run air gapped on your local network, no data leaves it Stock: in stock, lowest in-stock price $795 at Neufangled Robotics. Checked 2026-11-07. Where to buy: - Neufangled Robotics: Stringman (Assembled, lead time 4 weeks), $795, in stock. https://neufangled.com/stringman (checked 2026-11-07) - Neufangled Robotics: Stringman Hardware Kit (DIY kit, you print the structural parts), $655, out of stock. https://neufangled.com/stringman-hardware-kit (checked 2026-11-07) - Neufangled Robotics: Stringman Custom PCBs and Wires (Custom PCBs and specialty wire only, add the other BOM parts), $55, in stock, parts only. https://neufangled.com/stringman-pcbs-wires (checked 2026-11-07) Cost lines: - Stringman assembled, ready for installation and calibration: $795. Maker store price; lead time 4 weeks Source: https://neufangled.com/stringman - Stringman Hardware Kit (all BOM parts, you print the structure): $655. Maker store price; sold out on the check date Source: https://neufangled.com/stringman-hardware-kit - Custom PCBs and specialty wire only: $55. For builders who source the other parts themselves Source: https://neufangled.com/stringman-pcbs-wires - Full BOM total in the repo, bulk landed prices: $645.57. Maker spreadsheet, includes 4 DM-H6215 motors at $264.30 Source: https://github.com/nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware/blob/main/hardware/bill_of_materials.csv Not included: Pick one of the assembled robot or the kit, not both. Kit and BOM exclude 3D printing the structural parts, a drill, a step ladder and a computer with an NPU or GPU to run the controller. Shipping is added at checkout by region. Sourced facts: - Motors: 4 Damiao DM-H6215 hub motors in the anchors, plus 2 STS3215 servos in the gripper. Source: https://github.com/nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware/blob/main/hardware/bill_of_materials.csv (checked 2026-11-07) - Payload: Up to 2.2 kg near the floor, 1.9 kg average over the work volume. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Work area: Rooms 3 to 10 m (XY diagonal), ceiling height 2.3 to 4 m. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Traverse speed: About 0.4 m/s. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Gripper weight: 638 g. Source: https://neufangled.com (checked 2026-11-07) - Cameras: 2 anchor cameras at 1920x1080 30 fps, 1 wide gripper camera at 684x384 60 fps. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Compute: Your PC runs the controller; Raspberry Pi Zero 2W in the gripper, Pi 3A+ in the anchors. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Materials: 3D printed: PET-GF for structural parts, PLA for decorative parts. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Testing: About 1000 hours in real homes so far. Source: https://neufangled.com/#tech-specs (checked 2026-11-07) - Open hardware certification: OSHWA certified, UID US002788, certified 7 Nov 2025; the OSHWA page lists Apache-2.0 for everything. Source: https://certification.oshwa.org/us002788.html (checked 2026-11-07) - Hardware license: CAD, STL files, print guide and BOM are CERN-OHL-W 2.0 with an injury and damage disclaimer. Source: https://neufangled.com/docs/downloads/ (checked 2026-11-07) - Software license: Apache-2.0 on the control software repo. Source: https://github.com/nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware (checked 2026-11-07) - PCB design files: KiCad projects for the anchor and gripper boards, no license file in the repo. Source: https://github.com/nhnifong/stringman-pcbs (checked 2026-11-07) - Air gapped use: Controller runs LAN-only with the UI served locally and AI models on your own hardware. Source: https://github.com/nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware (checked 2026-11-07) - Agent control: Python API and MCP server; LeRobot control with models such as Pi.05 and Multitask DiT. Source: https://neufangled.com (checked 2026-11-07) - Lead time: 4 weeks. Source: https://neufangled.com/api/store/lead_time (checked 2026-11-07) - Kit pricing: Kit price is about $630 amortized landed cost of parts in bulk plus a margin; cheaper to source yourself in Asia. Source: https://neufangled.com/stringman-hardware-kit (checked 2026-11-07) - Install needs: Studs or columns for anchors, a computer with an NPU or GPU, a drill and a step ladder; calibration takes about five minutes. Source: https://neufangled.com (checked 2026-11-07) - GitHub stars: 173 on nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware, last push 4 Nov 2026. Source: https://github.com/nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware (checked 2026-11-07) Links: - repo: https://github.com/nhnifong/cranebot3-firmware - docs: https://neufangled.com/docs/ - parts_list: https://neufangled.com/bom - official: https://neufangled.com