We're creating an entirely open-source robotics platform (hardware+software) to enable rapid development and deployment of AI-powered robots. Think Raspberry Pi + Android, but for AI robotics.
It's designed to support a wide range of real-world use cases – from pick-and-place automation and warehouse assistance to home cleaning and research applications. By providing free access to our hardware designs, software stack, and development tools, we significantly lower the barriers to entry.
The complete platform (dual 6-DoF arms with grippers, a wheeled base for indoor use, a multi-camera perception system, and a full software and AI stack) costs under $9k. This makes it highly accessible compared to traditional, expensive, closed-source solutions. It's designed for both flexible prototyping and reliable real-world deployments.
Why we're open-sourcing
AI-robotics thrives on open collaboration. By open-sourcing our platform, we aim to accelerate development, foster community-driven innovation, and establish common standards that benefit everyone. As developers ourselves, we deeply value the control, flexibility, and trust that open source provides.
How Positronic addresses the AI-robotics challenge
AI is transforming robotics by enabling robots to learn and adapt rather than relying solely on rigid, task-specific programming. Despite the potential, today, developing effective AI-driven robotic applications is slow, expensive, and difficult due to:
- Expensive and rigid hardware: Components often cost tens of thousands of dollars with mismatched specifications for AI applications.
- Closed systems: Proprietary software and hardware solutions restrict experimentation and adaptation.
- Tedious integration: Extensive setup time for sensors, wiring, and software before AI training or testing.
- Slow iteration cycles: Complex setups and inflexible hardware hinder rapid progress.
Our open-source platform significantly reduces these barriers by offering affordable hardware, modular designs, flexible prototyping options, and robust tools, empowering developers to quickly build and validate AI-powered robotic applications. Robots can now learn entirely new tasks through demonstrations and simulations, opening vast opportunities for disruption in industries like retail, logistics, and manufacturing.
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We'd greatly appreciate your feedback at hi@positronic.ro