Pollen Robotics · Humanoid robots

Reachy 2

Bio-inspired dual-arm platform for research and embodied AI development

Overview

This open-source humanoid robot from Pollen Robotics is designed for advanced research and educational applications. It features a versatile upper body with two seven-degree-of-freedom arms, adaptable for various manipulation tasks. An optional mobile base provides omnidirectional movement.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Paid Deployment
Degrees of Freedom
17 (2x 7-DoF arms + 3-DoF neck); grippers, motorized antennas and the omnidirectional base are additional
Height
1360-1660 mm (manually adjustable height; dual arms + mobile base configuration)
Locomotion
Wheeled (mobile base)
Payload Capacity
~3 kg per arm
ROS Compatible
No
Runtime
8 hours (mobile base)
SDK Support
No
Weight
50 kg

Where it performs

  • Open-source platform encourages custom development and community contributions.
  • Dual-arm configuration supports complex manipulation and interaction studies.
  • Multiple control interfaces including Python, ROS 2, and VR teleoperation.

What to check before buying

  • Primarily a research tool, not intended for commercial deployment.
  • Significant upfront cost for the base configuration.
  • Robot Operating System (ROS) compatibility is not available.

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