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Asimov v1

Based on published sources · Not tested by us ·

Overview

A 1.2 m humanoid design with separate media and motion computers, fabricated metal/nylon structure and an unfinished locomotion-policy release. [S001]

Asimov 1 is described upstream as a 1.2 m, 35 kg humanoid with 25 actuated joints. Its structure uses 7075 aluminum and MJF PA12 nylon, so self-sourcing entails fabrication beyond desktop printing. The README offers both a DIY kit and a self-source route; its kit table excludes tools and hands. Those exclusions and the fabrication route need a current delivered quotation before comparing costs. [S001]

Specifications

DetailDescription
TypeBiped humanoid
Reported by source [S001] [S004] [S005] · Checked 2026-09-30
Intended usersHumanoid engineering teams; Builders with access to metal and nylon fabrication
Editorial assessment [S001] · Checked 2026-09-30
AssemblyFabricated 7075 aluminum and MJF PA12 nylon structure; wiring includes connections completed after mechanical assembly.
Reported by source [S001] [S004] [S005] · Checked 2026-09-30
CalibrationNot known
Operating systemNot known
Computer neededSeparate motion and media compute; complete deployment prerequisites not verified
Reported by source [S001] [S004] [S005] · Checked 2026-09-30
Assembly and use

Reconcile the fabrication inventory before ordering

The pinned archive contains mechanical and electrical design directories, including fabrication-oriented part paths and board files. However, the README links mechanical/FABRICATION_MANIFEST.csv, and that file is absent from the inspected archive inventory. A generator script and related workflow are present, but we did not run upstream code or generate a replacement inventory. A builder should resolve the missing manifest and reconcile it against the procurement BOM before ordering fabricated parts. [S001] [S004]

Electronics have two distinct roles. A Radxa CM5 carrier and stacked power-distribution board handle motion, while a Raspberry Pi 5 and supporting boards handle media. The electrical notes identify an onboard IMU and CAN connections, and explain that some wiring joins can only be completed after assembly. Preserve those board revisions and cable details with the mechanical design rather than treating the computers as interchangeable controllers. [S001] [S005]

Keep the roadmap separate from available behavior

Although the opening overview describes onboard software, the same README still lists Asimov Edge and the locomotion policy as forthcoming. The captured archive includes simulation and utility materials; it does not establish a complete, tested walking deployment. No policy performance, robot assembly or software installation was tested for this profile. [S001] [S004]

The project supplies CERN-OHL-S 2.0 hardware terms and GPL v2 software terms. These are separate scopes, and purchased components still need their own sourcing and rights checks. A support decision also needs the missing fabrication inventory, exact onboard software and firmware versions, and measured setup and maintenance work. [S006] [S007]

Cost

No current, complete configuration-specific build cost has been established for this profile.

Source files and licenses

Available project sources support research coverage; complete build and commercial qualification remain separate.

LayerAvailability / license
mechanical designavailable · CERN-OHL-S-2.0
Design files preserved; manufacturing, component availability and complete-build compatibility not established. [S001] [S004] [S006]
electronicsavailable · CERN-OHL-S-2.0
Design files preserved; manufacturing, component availability and complete-build compatibility not established. [S001] [S004] [S006]
firmwarenot found · License not fully assessed
Complete matched source or payload not established; roadmap marks locomotion policy forthcoming. [S001] [S004]
softwareavailable · GPL-2.0
Utility scripts present; does not establish a released complete onboard control stack. [S004] [S007]
model weightsnot found · License not fully assessed
Complete matched source or payload not established; roadmap marks locomotion policy forthcoming. [S001] [S004]
datasetsnot found · License not fully assessed
Complete matched source or payload not established; roadmap marks locomotion policy forthcoming. [S001] [S004]
documentationavailable · License not fully assessed
Repository overview and electrical notes; full assembly manual not preserved in this review. [S001] [S005]

References

Links identify the documentation and revisions used in this profile. Access dates record when each source was retrieved.

  1. S001 · asimovinc / project contributors
    Upstream project overview
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · README.md
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  2. S002 · asimovinc / project contributors
    Repository revision and release metadata
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · 35ae7b3581ce36762bfddb00b8fc5e7c957ee7fa
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  3. S004 · asimovinc / project contributors
    Pinned repository artifact inventory
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · 35ae7b3581ce36762bfddb00b8fc5e7c957ee7fa archive file inventory
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  4. S006 · asimovinc / project contributors
    HARDWARE-LICENSE.txt
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · HARDWARE-LICENSE.txt
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  5. S007 · asimovinc / project contributors
    SOFTWARE-LICENSE.txt
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · SOFTWARE-LICENSE.txt
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  6. S005 · asimovinc / project contributors
    electrical/README.md
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · electrical/README.md
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

Research and review details

Source research only; no installation, physical build or performance test performed. No affiliate links added.

Profile edited 2026-09-30 · Sources checked 2026-09-30 · Next review target 2026-10-30

Combined hardware and software repository revision: 35ae7b3581ce · Activity recorded 2026-09-28 [S002]

Correction guidance · Discussion is not enabled · Profile format 0.5.0-draft.1

Change history

September 29, 2026 — First research profile published.