Almond provides Axol, a dual‑arm robot built for physical AI applications. Each 7‑DOF arm offers an 860 mm reach, 6.5 kg payload and a 500 Hz control loop, while internally routed wiring and a durable chassis enable reliable operation in industrial settings. An open‑source Python SDK with bimanual inverse kinematics, VR teleoperation and LeRobot bindings lets researchers and developers train, test, and deploy AI‑driven manipulation directly on the robot.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Deploying AI-driven manipulation in real-world settings requires robots that combine long reach, high payload, and precise control, yet many existing platforms are limited by short workspaces, singularities, and proprietary software that hampers rapid development and integration.
Solution
Almond offers Axol, a dual‑arm robot designed for physical AI applications. Each arm provides 7 degrees of freedom, an 860 mm reach, and a 6.5 kg peak payload, enabling manipulation across extended workspaces while minimizing singularity zones. The system operates at a 500 Hz control rate for smooth, high‑frequency motion. Axol’s hardware features internally routed cables and a durable build to withstand industrial environments. An open‑source Python SDK with bimanual inverse kinematics, VR teleoperation via WebXR, and LeRobot bindings lets developers train, test, and deploy AI models directly on the robot. The platform is shipped ready‑to‑use, reducing integration time for AI‑first deployments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are robotics research labs, AI development teams, and industrial automation providers that need a versatile, high‑reach dual‑arm platform for prototyping and deploying physical AI solutions.
Features
- Dual independent 7‑DOF arms delivering 860 mm reach and 6.5 kg payload per arm
- 500 Hz control loop for high‑frequency, precise motion execution
- Fully internally routed wiring and protected cabling for durability and safety
- Open‑source Python SDK with bimanual inverse kinematics, CLI tools, and LeRobot bindings
- WebXR‑based VR teleoperation supporting hand and elbow pose streaming over WebSocket, with built‑in data collection
- Reduced singularity regions through optimized arm geometry and routing
- Compatibility with standard robotics middleware via FAKRA GMSL 2.0 passthrough