Open-source 3D-printed robot arm costs under $1000 with 1.5kg payload
andrew_n_carr · x · 2026-10-15
Isaac Sin unveiled Maker Arm, a fully open-source 3D-printed robot arm priced under $1000. It uses Robstride QDD actuators typically found on arms costing twice as much, delivers a 1.5kg payload, and ships with a Python SDK plus lerobot integration. Orders via makermods.ai.
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