open-source robotics

A new open-source edge-side inference engine reportedly runs large AI models up to 10.7 times faster directly on robot hardware, eliminating the lag typically caused by sending computations to the cloud. The claim has drawn attention among developers interested in embodied AI, since on-device inference would allow robots to react in real time while keeping costs and latency down. Details on benchmarks and hardware compatibility remain limited so far.

A new fully open-source humanoid robotic arm has been announced, aimed at physical AI research. The design allows researchers to study, modify and build the hardware themselves, lowering the cost of experimenting with embodied AI. Makers and robotics researchers are sharing the release and discussing what open hardware could mean for the field.