Asimov 1 humanoid robot launched with sim-to-real capability
freelerobot · x · 2026-08-28
Menlo Research has released Asimov 1, a humanoid robot designed for builders and researchers. Key specs include 1.2m height, 35kg weight, and 25+2 DoF. Notable features include the ability to train policies in simulation and run them directly on real hardware without tuning, an open design for full customization, and a DIY kit price of approximately $20,000.
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