In a move that has proprietary hardware engineers clutching their non-disclosure agreements, Roboparty has released the full-stack source code and hardware blueprints for its Roboto_Original bipedal robot. The company claims this radical transparency is a direct shot at the industry’s “secret sauce” culture, projecting the open-source model will slash development costs for new teams by a staggering 80%.
This isn’t just a handful of CAD files; Roboparty has opened the entire kimono. The release includes full structural drawings, complete electronic bill of materials (EBOMs), a supplier list, and its AMP motion control algorithms. The bot itself is no slouch, standing 1.2m (3.9ft) tall, weighing 30kg (66lbs), and capable of a respectable 3m/s (6.7mph) running speed. The design uses an automotive-grade structure and modular joints, proving open-source hardware can compete on performance. For developers, it even supports the SMPL-X model to directly leverage human motion capture data, significantly streamlining gait training.
Why is this important?
By open-sourcing a complete, high-performance bipedal platform, Roboparty is attacking the expensive and time-consuming problem of reinventing the wheel. For years, robotics has been fragmented, with countless teams spending millions to solve the same basic locomotion and hardware challenges in isolation. This initiative provides a shared infrastructure, allowing researchers and startups to bypass the foundational grunt work and focus on creating actual, real-world utility instead of just another “showy stunt” video. If successful, it could foster a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates the entire field of embodied intelligence.
For those ready to fork the future of robotics, the complete project is available on GitHub with accompanying documentation.
