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Menlo Robotics

Asimov 1

Open-source reference humanoid. 25+2 DOF, DIY-kit available, 1.2 m tall, 35 kg. Full BOM and assembly manual published. Designed for researchers and builders.

Asimov 1 by Menlo Robotics

Specifications

DOF
25 + 2
Height
1.2 m
Weight
35 kg
Body Load
35 kg squat → stand
Actuators
25 EC motors
Compute
Raspberry Pi + control board
Head
Camera + IMU + mic + speaker
Battery
13S4P Li-ion (46.8V, 10.5Ah)

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.

Hip Actuator Overheat
critical

Hip pitch motor > 72°C during sustained gait cycle

Pelvis Roll Backlash
warning

Hip roll position error > 8mm indicates reducer wear

Perception Dropout
critical

Monocular camera missing > 200ms

E-Stop Communication Loss
critical

Wireless E-Stop heartbeat missing > 5s

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Keep your Asimov 1 running

TechMedix monitors these signatures 24/7 and predicts failures up to 48 hours in advance. Replace worn parts before they fail — browse the H1 parts we keep in stock.