Asimov, an open source tsla humanoid
Asimov v1 is an open-source humanoid robot standing 1.2 meters tall and weighing 35 kg, designed for users to build, train, and customize using provided CAD files, software, and hardware specifications. It features 25 actuated degrees of freedom, onboard computing via Raspberry Pi 5 and Radxa CM5, and support for simulation and customization. A DIY kit is available for pre-order with a $499 deposit and a $15,000 target price, with shipments expected in summer 2026. The project encourages community collaboration through forums, GitHub, and partnerships for development and supply chain integration.
- ▪Asimov v1 is a 1.2 m, 35 kg humanoid robot with 25 actuated degrees of freedom and open-source mechanical, electrical, and software designs.
- ▪The robot uses a Raspberry Pi 5 for media and networking and a Radxa CM5 for motion control, with sensors including a monocular camera, IMU, microphone array, and speaker.
- ▪Users can build Asimov v1 either through a DIY kit priced at $15,000 or by self-sourcing components using publicly available design files.
- ▪Development resources include CAD models, simulation support in MuJoCo, and planned releases for locomotion policies, API, and a mobile app.
- ▪Pre-orders for the DIY kit require a $499 deposit, with delivery scheduled for summer 2026, and the project welcomes contributions and partnerships via GitHub, forums, and supply chain outreach.
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Asimov v1: Open-Source Humanoid Robot Asimov is an open-source humanoid robot that you can build, train and customize. Website · Manual · DIY Kit · 3D Model · Discord · X · Forum Asimov v1 is a 1.2 m, 35 kg biped with 25 actuated degrees of freedom. This repository contains the mechanical CAD, electrical CAD, simulation model, and onboard software to build, simulate, and customize Asimov v1. Specifications Spec Value Height 1.2 m Weight 35 kg Degrees of Freedom 25 actuated + 2 passive Legs 6 DOF x 2 + toe x 2 Arms 5 DOF x 2 (shoulder pitch/roll/yaw, elbow, wrist yaw) Torso 1 DOF waist yaw, 10 W 4 ohm speaker, 6 DOF IMU Head 2 DOF neck (neck yaw, neck pitch), Quad microphone array, 2MP monocular camera CAN Bus 5 @ 1Mbps + 1 @ 500kbps Onboard Compute Raspberry Pi 5 (media + network) + Radxa…
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