Asimov is an Open Source Humanoid Robot For the Rest of Us
Asimov v1 is an open source humanoid robot designed to be more accessible than previous models. Priced at around $15,000, it allows users to build and program their own robot without the need for expensive components. With 25 degrees of freedom, it offers a platform for hobbyists and developers interested in robotics.
- ▪Asimov v1 is an open source humanoid robot.
- ▪The kit version is priced at approximately $15,000 USD.
- ▪It features 25 degrees of freedom and requires a Raspberry 5 and a Radaxa CM5 for operation.
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Asimov Is An Open Source Humanoid Robot For The Rest Of Us No comments by: Tyler August May 16, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Given that some of the more famous demos were by Honda and Tesla, you might be forgiven for thinking you need pockets as deep as a car company to get into humanoid robotics — and maybe that was true once, but now Asimov v1 is here. It doesn’t have a positronic brain, and you’ll have to code in the Three Laws for yourself, but at least you have the freedom to, because Asimov is open source. It’s not exactly cheap: the kit version comes with a target price of $15,000 USD, but they do provide the Bill of Materials on the GitHub repository so you can try and hunt down some deals.
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