Learning robotics AI
Teleoperation, datasets, imitation learning and policy evaluation are easier to teach on smaller platforms.
AI dev kits
AI robotics dev kits: learn, prototype, train
Dev kits are the most credible path for many engineers, schools and makers: lower risk than adult humanoids, stronger learning value, and often a more open software ecosystem.
For learning physical AI, a good arm or modular platform can be more valuable than an expensive humanoid bought too early.
Platforms to monitor
Open and modular tools before full humanoids.
Pollen Robotics
Commercially available
Reachy 2
Reachy 2 has two arms and can be controlled with a VR headset. It is used for manipulation research and data collection.
Hugging Face / LeRobot
Previous generation
LeRobot SO-100
SO100 is the first generation of this learning arm. Documentation remains available for assembling, maintaining or using existing equipment.
Pollen Robotics
Assembly kit
Reachy Mini
Reachy Mini is a small desktop robot supplied as a kit. You can experiment with voice, vision and interaction using Python applications.
Hugging Face / LeRobot
Assembly kit
LeRobot SO-101
SO101 is a learning arm used with LeRobot. A leader arm moved by hand can control a second arm that follows its movements.
Use cases
Where dev kits win.
POC manipulation
A controlled arm project can validate business value before a mobile humanoid is justified.
Community content
Open-source dev kits create tutorials, experiments and repeatable learning loops.
Bybotix discipline
We favor hackability, documentation and support over spectacle.
What this page does
- Prioritize documentation, SDK and repairability.
- Separate low-cost experiments from professional training paths.
- Use the glossary to make technical vocabulary accessible.
What it does not claim
- Pretend a dev kit replaces an adult humanoid.
- Hide assembly, calibration or software effort.
- Recommend fragile kits to non-technical buyers.
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