Modular low-cost UMI-style data collection rig inspired by fastumi and Kiwi
k7agar · x · 2026-10-23
A modular handheld data collection device inspired by open-source work like fastumi, Kiwi and GeneralistAI: an interchangeable gripper module (chopstick or parallel-jaw), a shared camera module and a robot mounting plate, with matching handheld and robot-mounted versions. The author argues minimal, modular, hacky UMI devices enable faster development loops.
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