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Humanoid Lite
A fully open-source, 3D-printed research humanoid you build yourself for about $5,000 in parts, the reference DIY platform out of UC Berkeley.
$5,000
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No hands, none offered
No hands.
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Reality check
The $5k is just the parts: this is a printer-and-solder project, not a purchase, so budget the weeks of building and the RL expertise it takes to make it walk.
Can you get one, and what will it cost?
A planning estimate with machine, freight, duty, and tax shown separately.
You cannot order the Humanoid Lite today: it is research only.
Files are free; build capability required.
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Catalog checked 2026-09
Individuals and companies can inquire. Confirm the configuration, stock, and delivery with the seller.
Files are free; build capability required.
Price notes: ~$5,000 total hardware cost if you print and assemble it yourself; nothing is sold as a finished product. Fully open source (hardware, embedded code, training and deployment frameworks). Uses 3D-printed cycloidal gearboxes and off-the-shelf parts.
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How the Humanoid Lite rates
Editorial ratings based on listed specifications and sales availability. They do not measure task performance, autonomy, or reliability.
- Class
- Developer / demo platformA platform for demonstrations or robotics development. SDK access and supported tasks depend on the exact configuration.
- CapabilityHardware specification indicators
- 2/5
- Baseline: any humanoid+1
- Degrees of freedom: 22 DOF+1
- Dexterity: no hands, none offered0
- Scale: 80 cm tall0
Key specifications
Height
80 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
16 kg
Degrees of freedom
22
Battery
~30 min
Payload
n/a
Top speed
n/a
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Size to scale
Drawn next to a 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) person. Every robot on the site uses this same reference, so you can trust the comparison at a glance.
Humanoid Lite: 80 cm / 2 ft 7 in, 16 kg
Footprint: 38 cm wide x 22 cm deep
What it does on day onewith zero programming
None. After a successful build you get an RL-controlled walking research humanoid with a full sim-to-real pipeline.
Best for: Well-equipped labs and determined hobbyists who want a from-scratch, fully open RL research humanoid.
What it takes to developskills, gear, and SDK access
A 3D printer, soldering and assembly skills, Linux + Python + RL experience, and a GPU workstation for training.
SDK access: Everything open source under permissive licenses: hardware design, embedded code, and Isaac-based RL frameworks. The reference DIY research humanoid in the US.
Sources and verificationchecked 2026-09
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