pib provides open-source, 3D-printable humanoid robot kits and components for makers and hobbyists. The company offers comprehensive building manuals and an online shop for necessary electronic parts to assemble the robot. Additionally, pib develops an interactive platform to make robotics and AI accessible for STEM education.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to functional humanoid robots is limited because commercial platforms are expensive, proprietary, and require specialized equipment and expertise, making them unsuitable for hobbyists, schools, and individual learners.
Solution
pib provides an open‑source, 3‑D‑printable humanoid robot platform that can be assembled from downloadable STL files and a curated kit of non‑printable components. All mechanical designs, electronics schematics, firmware, and AI software are freely available, enabling users to build, program, and extend the robot with minimal cost. The company supplies complete hardware bundles, step‑by‑step assembly manuals, and an online education portal (pib.Education) that delivers curriculum‑aligned teaching modules on robotics, 3‑D printing, and AI. Community support through Discord and regular software updates ensure that makers and educators can continuously improve and customize their robots.
Target Audience
Primary users are makers and hobbyists who want a low‑cost, customizable humanoid robot, and educational institutions (schools, universities, training centers) seeking hands‑on STEM learning resources.
Features
- STL libraries for the full humanoid structure (Version 3 released 2024) with printable parts for arms, torso, head, and accessories
- pib.Shop hardware kits containing servomotors, Raspberry Pi 4/5 board, dual cameras, microphone array, speakers, RGB control buttons, power supply and mounting hardware
- Modular joint design and accessible motor placement to simplify calibration and reduce assembly effort
- Open‑source firmware and AI modules (speech synthesis, face tracking, language tutoring) that run on the onboard Raspberry Pi and can be extended via Python or ROS
- Comprehensive PDF assembly and printing manuals, versioned archives, and a digital twin simulation environment for testing code before deployment
- Interactive learning platform (pib.Education) with lesson plans, labs, and assessment tools for K‑12 and university curricula
- Active community forum and Discord channel for troubleshooting, design contributions, and collaborative development