Robotics research is moving fast, and being able to modify and improve upon hardware is crucial to maintaining velocity. That’s why Menlo Research has started working on their own open-source humanoid project, Asimov.

And they are moving fast. It’s been roughly six months since they started the project, and they already have full humanoid with arms, legs, and a head, which can walk forwards and backwards.

Selim and Alejandro of Menlo Research join us to talk about the development of this open-source humanoid.

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Asimov DIY Kit: https://asimov.inc/diy-kit

Website: https://asimov.inc/

Github: https://github.com/asimovinc/asimov-v0

Follow them on X: @asimovinc

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