Open-Source Humanoid Robot Priced Under $5000 with Modular 3D-Printed Gearbox
tom_doerr · x · 2026-07-03
An open-source humanoid robot has been released for under $5000. Featuring a modular 3D-printed gearbox design, it drastically lowers the manufacturing barrier for humanoid robots. The open-source nature allows developers and enthusiasts to download, modify, and replicate the robot, driving the popularization of low-cost embodied robots and personal research.
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