Featured Open Kits

Robot Platform

OpenArm

Data-centric manipulation arm with tutorials, research, and community support.

 Robot Learning Kit

TRLC-DK1

Getting started, LeRobot workflows, and bimanual teleoperation paths.

 Robot Arm

SO-101

Low-cost step-by-step arm path for setup, integration, and pilot learning.

 Dexterous Hand

Orca Hand

Assembly, retargeting, tactile direction, and dexterous manipulation.

How to Choose

Pick an open-source kit based on what you want to learn. If you are new to imitation learning and want a complete bimanual data-collection workflow, the TRLC-DK1 bundles the teleoperation and training stack end to end. If you are building custom policies and need a compliant, research-grade 7-DOF arm, OpenArm is the stronger base. SO-101 is the cheapest on-ramp for solo developers testing LeRobot or ACT. Orca Hand is for teams explicitly targeting dexterous manipulation.

What to Plan For

Most open kits trade documentation polish for flexibility. Budget time for mechanical assembly, calibration, and integrating your own camera and sensor stack. The payoff is a system you can fully modify, script, and record from — which is what makes the kit genuinely useful for learning.

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