Asimov 1 DIY Kit
An unassembled, open-source humanoid kit for developers, robotics research, and hands-on experimentation.
Build it. Then develop it.
Requires assembly, commissioning, and programming. Menlo estimates about 20 hours for assembly. Confirm the batch, shipping date, kit contents, tools, warranty, and software readiness. The $499 deposit is not the full kit price. This is a development platform, not a ready-to-use home helper.
- Kit format
- Unassembled DIY humanoid; tools and hands excluded
- Height
- Approximately 1.2 m
- Weight
- Approximately 35 kg
- Powered joints
- 25
- Arm load
- 5 kg rated per arm, up to 15 kg peak; task and configuration dependent, not a general payload rating
- Compute
- Raspberry Pi 5 + Radxa CM5
- Published kit price
- $20,000 USD; final price can vary with destination, tariffs, and shipping
- Deposit
- $499 USD at manufacturer; not the full purchase price
- Assembly estimate
- About 20 hours, manufacturer estimate
- Software status
- Client SDK and full-body teleoperation remain in development; verify current release
Confirm the complete build
Order page lists Batch 4 forming. Official repository says shipping now; confirm your batch and delivery date directly. Documentation distinguishes available firmware from software still in development.
The repository lists unassembled components, compute boards, camera, IMUs, audio hardware, power supply, cabling, and spare parts. Tools, hands, lidar, 360 camera, and cellular modules are excluded. Confirm the exact packing list with Menlo.
Read the assembly, actuator-ID, battery, and operation instructions before starting. Software and controls require validation for your use case.
Independent listing. No dealer authorization, stock, assembly service, or manufacturer-certified support is implied.
Go directly to the build resources.
Official kit pricing & batch terms ↗ Assembly & software documentation ↗ Open-source hardware & code ↗Manufacturer-published information reviewed 2026-10-24. Pricing, timing, components, and software can change.
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