Open-Source Robot Design Database

Executive decision-making reference for robot platform selection

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Comprehensive Specifications Overview

Complete comparison table with all technical specifications and business metrics.

Open-Source Robot Designs Comparison Table

License Information

MIT License

Commercial Use: Yes

Restrictions: None

Robots: OpenArm, Reachy Mini, Amazing Hand, DexHand

Apache 2.0

Commercial Use: Yes

Restrictions: Patent protection required

Robots: K-Bot, OpenArm

CERN-OHL-S-2.0

Commercial Use: Yes (with conditions)

Restrictions: Share-alike requirement

Robots: OpenArm

Creative Commons (Non-Commercial)

Commercial Use: No

Restrictions: Research/Educational only

Robots: ORCA Hand, TidyBot++

Proprietary

Commercial Use: Research partnerships only

Restrictions: Authorized partners only

Robots: Reachy 2

Price Tiers & Recommendations

  • Ultra-Budget (< $300)

    Best for: Hobbyists, educators, proof-of-concept

    Robots: Reachy Mini Lite ($299), Amazing Hand ($220-275)

  • Budget ($300-$3,000)

    Best for: Researchers, startups, small labs

    Robots: Reachy Mini ($449), OpenArm Kit ($3,240)

  • Mid-Range ($3,000-$10,000)

    Best for: Active robotics research, small production

    Robots: K-Bot ($8,999-10,999), ORCA Hand ($5,937 assembled), DexHand ($5,000-8,000), TidyBot++ ($5,400-8,000)

  • Premium (> $10,000)

    Best for: Established research institutions, commercial deployment

    Robots: Reachy 2 ($70,000)

Critical Decision Factors

  • Manufacturing Scale

    Can you scale production?

    • Open-source vs proprietary designs
    • 3D-printed vs injection-molded components
    • Supply chain dependencies and part availability
  • Deployment Timeline

    How quickly can you deploy?

    • DIY assembly (3-40 hrs) vs prebuilt (0 hrs)
    • Documentation quality and completeness
    • Community support maturity
  • Technical Support

    What support infrastructure exists?

    • Commercial support vs community-only
    • Replacement parts availability
    • Software update frequency and reliability
  • Integration Complexity

    How hard is integration?

    • ROS/ROS2 support and ecosystem compatibility
    • Software stack completeness (SDK, drivers, demos)
    • Simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac, custom)
  • Total Cost of Ownership

    Full lifecycle cost?

    • Initial hardware cost
    • Assembly labor (10-40 hrs × labor rate)
    • Ongoing support and maintenance
    • Upgrade/replacement cycles (2-5 years)

Deployment Scale Guidance

  • Research Labs (1-5 units)

    Recommended: TidyBot++, OpenArm, ORCA Hand, Reachy Mini

    Priority: Flexibility, documentation, community support

  • Small Production (5-20 units)

    Recommended: K-Bot, OpenArm, DexHand

    Priority: Build repeatability, parts availability, licensing clarity

  • Commercial Scale (20+ units)

    Recommended: K-Bot (prebuilt), Reachy 2 (premium)

    Priority: Commercial support, warranty, manufacturing partnerships