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Release2026-09-16

Enactic released OpenArm, an open-source 7DOF humanoid arm. It targets physical AI research in contact-rich environments. The arm supports high backdrivability, compliance and safe human-robot interaction. A complete bimanual system costs $6,500. OpenArm Cell provides a standardized evaluation environment. The project includes hardware, simulation and teleoperation packages. All designs and code are open-source under Apache-2.0 or CERN-OHL-S-2.0. Assembled and DIY kits are available for purchase.

What it unlocks

Building and deploying humanoid arms for contact-rich physical AI tasks with open-source hardware and software.

  • 7 degrees of freedom
  • $6,500 for a bimanual system

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