Polymorph Intelligence offers Ronin, a compact bimanual humanoid robot that learns tasks by demonstration using a kinematically matched teleoperation controller. The desk‑scale robot combines stereo vision, a fluid 3‑DoF neck, and interchangeable grippers with an open SDK, enabling research labs, engineering teams, and SMEs to automate small repetitive tasks without extensive coding.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Many workplaces and labs lack affordable, easily programmable robotic assistants that can perform small repetitive tasks without extensive coding or specialized expertise. Existing solutions often require complex setup, proprietary software, or large industrial footprints, limiting their accessibility for desk‑level use.
Solution
Ronin is a compact bimanual humanoid robot designed to sit on a desk and learn tasks through direct demonstration. Users control a matched teleoperation controller to move Ronin’s arms, and the robot records these motions, gradually improving its ability to replicate the actions autonomously. The system includes stereo vision, a 3‑DoF active neck, and expressive lighting for perception and interaction. An open SDK compatible with LeRobot and OpenPI lets developers integrate existing tools and customize behaviors. The robot ships with standard grippers, table clamps, and all necessary hardware, enabling immediate deployment for everyday assistance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are research labs, engineering teams, and small‑to‑medium enterprises seeking a desk‑scale humanoid assistant that can be taught by demonstration, as well as hobbyists and early adopters interested in programmable robotics.
Features
- Two 7‑DoF arms with interchangeable standard or custom end effectors
- Kinematically matched teaching controller for intuitive demonstration‑by‑showing
- Perception head with stereo cameras, microphone array, speaker, and expressive lighting
- 3‑DoF fluid‑motion active neck for dynamic tracking of user actions
- Open software stack and full SDK with documentation for easy integration
- Built‑in USB hubs and cameras for straightforward connectivity and vision processing
- Engineering support and direct feedback channel for early‑batch participants