OpenArm
Based on published sources · Not tested by us ·
Overview
An arm research platform whose hardware release separates the arm, evaluation cell and KER assemblies. [S005] [S006]
OpenArm's hardware release 2.0.0 is more than the files in a normal Git source download. Its README points to Google Drive as the source of truth and publishes separate release archives as mirrors. The release asset openarm-hardware-2.0.0.tar.gz has been preserved locally and checked against its published SHA-256: 247ce0141a9be6ebbb5a6c206cf0557574929ea0b80e20dddbff7c0c0919db75. This identifies the separately downloaded hardware asset, not the Git source archive; obtain it from the linked hardware release. [S005] [S006]
Specifications
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Articulated arm platform Reported by source [S005] · Checked 2026-09-30 |
| Intended users | Research labs; Builders able to reconcile CAD, electronics and control software Editorial assessment [S001] · Checked 2026-09-30 |
| Assembly | Not known |
| Calibration | Not known |
| Operating system | Not known |
| Computer needed | Not known |
Assembly and use
The archive contains three different assemblies
The bundle separates OpenArm 2.0, OpenArm Cell and OpenArm KER. Each has its own assembly and BOM workbook. It also contains an optional head-camera assembly, cell wiring, and KER PCB and cable artifacts. Select the intended assembly and its options before extracting quantities or pricing parts; these are not three names for one universal kit. [S005] [S006]
Hardware and control versions need reconciliation
The primary project overview is release 1.1, while the acquired hardware is 2.0.0 and the inspected ROS integration is 0.9.2. Their release numbers do not prove compatibility with each other. A build specification still needs a matching robot description, control packages, electronics and calibration route. [S002] [S006] [S007]
The hardware source uses CERN-OHL-S-2.0. The project/ROS software sources use Apache-2.0; that software license does not replace the hardware terms. Commercial qualification also requires identifying which purchased motor/controller components and external assets belong to the selected build. [S003] [S005] [S007]
No current delivered cost for a frozen configuration is established here. We have not assembled an OpenArm or executed its control stack.
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.
| Layer | Availability / license |
|---|---|
| mechanical design | available · CERN-OHL-S-2.0 Hardware archive contains STEP assemblies and specific PCB/wiring files. Coverage differs by assembly; purchased parts and complete electrical reconstruction remain to be assessed. [S005] [S006] |
| electronics | available · CERN-OHL-S-2.0 Hardware archive contains STEP assemblies and specific PCB/wiring files. Coverage differs by assembly; purchased parts and complete electrical reconstruction remain to be assessed. [S005] [S006] |
| firmware | not found · License not fully assessed Complete motor/controller firmware was not established from these inspected overview, ROS and hardware-release sources. [S005] [S006] [S007] |
| software | available · Apache-2.0 ROS integration repository; not a blanket hardware, motor firmware or dependency license. [S007] |
| documentation | available · Apache-2.0 Primary project repository; separate hardware docs and assets need their own scope checks. [S001] [S003] |
No particular learned policy or dataset is included in this reviewed hardware source collection.
References
Links identify the documentation and revisions used in this profile. Access dates record when each source was retrieved.
- S001 · enactic / project contributors
Upstream project overview
Accessed 2026-09-30 · README.mdSource notes
Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.
- S002 · enactic / project contributors
Repository revision and release metadata
Accessed 2026-09-30 · 5fc656ab096b49115528e64dd19a0c08f43e9bb3Source notes
Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.
- S003 · enactic / project contributors
Repository license
Accessed 2026-09-30 · LICENSESource notes
Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.
- S005 · enactic / project contributors
OpenArm hardware 2.0 source and license
Accessed 2026-09-30 · README and LICENSE.txt at eefc9fa5509562e5e4d630db9a52027afdbc6af1Source notes
Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.
- S006 · enactic / project contributors
OpenArm hardware 2.0 release archive
Accessed 2026-09-30 · openarm-hardware-2.0.0.tar.gz and published checksumSource notes
Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.
- S007 · enactic / project contributors
OpenArm ROS 2 integration
Accessed 2026-09-30 · Release 0.9.2Source notes
Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.
Correction guidance · Discussion is not enabled · Profile format 0.5.0-draft.1
Change history
September 29, 2026 — First research profile published.