Thor: Open-Source 3D Printed Robotic Arm Under €350 with ROS2 Support
tom_doerr · x · 2026-07-31
Thor is an open-source, 3D-printed 6-DOF robotic arm designed for educational settings and makers. It stands at 625mm tall and can lift payloads up to 750g.
Key features include:
- Low Cost & Open Source: Hardware costs less than €350. Designed using FreeCAD and KiCAD, released under CC-BY-SA-4.0.
- Easy Control: Uses standard G-code (similar to 3D printers and CNCs) for movement.
- ROS2 Integration: Offers a Docker-based ROS2 implementation for seamless robotics programming.
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