Asimov 1: an open-source, repairable humanoid robot with 5kg-payload arms for $499 deposit
freelerobot · x · 2026-10-07
Menlo Research launched Asimov 1, an open-source humanoid robot billed as the most developer-friendly on the market.
Key specs
- 1.2m tall, 35kg
- Arms rated 5kg each (15kg peak), full joint access, customizable wrists for your own hands/tools
- Open hardware and code, with a full bill of materials for DIY assembly and repair
- Sim-to-real support: policies trained in simulation run unchanged on the robot
Use cases: policy research, raw data collection, and live demos driven by joystick, code, or agents. Orders open with a $499 deposit; worldwide shipping with assembly and service partners in the US and Singapore.
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