Menlo Research
Asimov Here Be Dragons
Open-source DIY humanoid kit by Menlo Research (asimovinc). 1.2 m, 35 kg, 25+2 DOF. Full CAD, electrical schematics, and MuJoCo simulation models publicly available under CERN-OHL-S-2.0.
Specifications
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 35 kg
- DOF
- 25 actuated + 2 passive
- Legs
- 6 DOF x 2 + toe x 2
- Arms
- 5 DOF x 2
- Torso
- 1 DOF waist yaw
- Material
- 7075 aluminum + PA12 nylon
- Battery
- LiPo
- Compute
- RPi 5 + Radxa CM5
- Cost
- $15,000 (DIY kit)
Tracked failure modes
Each signature is a telemetry condition TechMedix monitors. When it trips, an alert fires with lead time to schedule maintenance before breakdown.
Joint actuators dropping out mid-motion
TMC2209 driver >60°C
Cracking at thigh/torso brackets
PA12 covers deforming or cracking
Balance issues after mechanical work
Don't wait for it to break
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