Menlo Research Asimov 1
Research & education
Whole-body control, locomotion research, data collection and live demonstrations
$20,000DIY kit · $499 deposit · Batch 5 forming · shipping and tariffs vary by destination
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Menlo Research Asimov 1
Menlo Research Asimov 1 is a humanoid robot from Menlo Research for whole-body control, locomotion research, data collection and live demonstrations. Price: $20,000. Preorder.
Evidence & availability
DIY assembly estimated at 20 hours. An assembled option is available by inquiry; no assembled price recorded. Intended for researchers and developers. 2 MP camera, Raspberry Pi 5 and Radxa CM5 compute; 3D-printable parts and manufacturer-described repairability.
Developer-controlled research platform; SDK and simulation configurations included. Consult manufacturer documentation for deployment and data handling.
Checked 2026-11-02
Manufacturer specifications
- Dimensions · Height
- 1.2 m · checked 2026-11-02
- Dimensions · Weight
- 35 kg · checked 2026-11-02
- Manipulation · Powered joints
- 25 · checked 2026-11-02
- Manipulation · Peak torque
- 120 Nm (manufacturer specification) · checked 2026-11-02
- Power · Battery capacity
- 491 Wh · checked 2026-11-02
- Connectivity · Camera resolution
- 2 MP · checked 2026-11-02
Asimov 1 news and updates
Asimov 1 moves to Batch 5 with fuller kit specifications
Menlo lists 25 powered joints and a 491 Wh battery; the DIY kit remains $20,000 with a $499 deposit.
Menlo Research Asimov 1: common questions
How much does the Menlo Research Asimov 1 cost?
The Menlo Research Asimov 1 is listed at $20,000 (DIY kit · $499 deposit · Batch 5 forming · shipping and tariffs vary by destination).
Can you buy the Menlo Research Asimov 1 now?
Preorder: Manufacturer offers worldwide shipping.
What can the Menlo Research Asimov 1 do?
Whole-body control, locomotion research, data collection and live demonstrations. Developer-controlled research platform; SDK and simulation configurations included.
Who makes the Menlo Research Asimov 1?
Menlo Research makes the Menlo Research Asimov 1, a humanoid robot in the research & education category.