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The LeRobot team has released a low-cost, full-stack bipedal platform designed to close the sim-to-real gap for researchers and builders without breaking the bank.

Following the launch of the "Here Be Dragons" kit, Menlo Research has released the full open-source repository for the Asimov v1 humanoid, including mechanical designs, electrical wiring, and a MuJoCo simulation model.

Legacy actuator manufacturer ROBOTIS has unveiled AI Sapiens, a fully open-source 1.3-meter humanoid powered by new Quasi-Direct Drive actuators, targeting the growing market for reproducible "Physical AI" research.

Zurich-based Mimic Robotics has released the code and research for its "pixel-to-action" architecture, aiming to shift the industry from static vision-language models to dynamic video-based foundations.

Following the launch of the "Here Be Dragons" DIY kit, Menlo Research has released a comprehensive guide detailing the mechanical, electronic, and simulation hurdles of building a 1.2-meter humanoid at home.