Developers Call for Truly Open-Source Humanoids: Breaking the Black Box is Key for Apps
carlosdponx · x · 2026-08-01
The post points out that despite often being labeled "open source," Unitree's locomotion computer is actually an untouchable black box, merely offering programmability for developers.
The author emphasizes that true openness means allowing devs full access to the entire machine. This is critical for seriously building downstream applications, and any new entrant offering this will immediately be more attractive than current Unitree robots.
Related event: Steel Bot Unveils US-Made Open-Source Bipedal Humanoid Robot(2 posts)→
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