Disrupting Robotics: A $14K Bimanual Robot for Everyone
In the ever-evolving world of robotics, cost and complexity have often been barriers preventing wider adoption. But what if building and operating a high-functionality bimanual HouseBot was as simple as a Python package? After a year of relentless development, Haitham is thrilled to introduce our $14,000 bimanual robot—a game-changer in accessible robotics.
Breaking Barriers
Affordable and Capable Industrial-grade robotic arms typically cost upwards of $50,000, making them out of reach for many researchers, startups, and hobbyists. Haitham’s new robot redefines affordability without compromising performance. Designed for a variety of applications, it supports:
VR Teleoperation – Control the robot remotely with intuitive VR interfaces.
Imitation Learning – Train the robot through demonstrations for fast adaptation.
Embodied AI – Integrate DeepSeek and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for planning and execution of complex tasks.
This robot isn’t just hardware—it’s a step forward in making robotics truly accessible to all.
No ROS, No Problem: A Python-First Approach One of the biggest hurdles in robotics development has been software complexity. ROS (Robot Operating System) has been the standard, but it comes with a steep learning curve. Haitham is simplifying everything by ditching ROS and introducing a Python-native framework that makes robotics as easy as running:
pip install our_robot_packageThat’s it. With a simple Python API, users can quickly get started with programming their robot without dealing with ROS dependencies, complex setups, or middleware struggles.
What’s Next?
Haitham is currently finalizing open assembly instructions so anyone can build their own $14K bimanual robot. Additionally, they are actively sharing research papers and demonstration videos to showcase its potential.
Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, or robotics enthusiast, this project aims to lower the barriers to entry and unleash creativity in robotic applications.
Get Involved!
Stay tuned for more updates. We can’t wait to see what the community builds with it!
