OpenAMRobot is an open, modular, and affordable embodied AI robotics ecosystem developed by the Botshare robotics team.

The project began as an autonomous dual-arm mobile robot platform and is now evolving toward a full-cycle infrastructure for:

• mobile manipulation
• teleoperation
• imitation learning
• embodied AI research
• human-centered robot policy training
• and AI-driven robotics development

OpenAMRobot combines:

• autonomous mobile robotics
• dual-arm manipulation
• adjustable linear lift systems
• AI-based perception
• wearable embodied AI data collection
• ROS 2 software infrastructure
• embedded firmware
• simulation and navigation systems
• teleoperation and policy training pipelines
• and modular edge AI architectures

into a flexible, scalable, and research-oriented robotics ecosystem.

The platform is designed not as a fixed product, but as an open and extensible infrastructure that can be adapted for:

• industrial automation
• embodied AI research
• logistics and warehouse robotics
• educational platforms
• teleoperation systems
• human-robot collaboration
• and next-generation autonomous robotic applications.

OpenAMRobot focuses on building affordable and reproducible robotics infrastructure while reducing dependence on closed proprietary ecosystems and vendor lock-in.

Our mission is to make advanced mobile robotics accessible by providing high-quality, open-source, production-oriented designs that help SMEs, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and robotics specialists build reliable and affordable autonomous robots without reinventing foundational technology.

OpenAMRobot is available as:

• Open-source software
• DIY development kit
• Fully assembled mobile robot
• Dual-arm Embodied AI platform
• Custom engineering project
• OEM platform

OpenAMRobot is available in multiple formats depending on your needs.

Note: Prices are indicative starting prices for standard configurations. Final pricing depends on hardware options, sensors, robotic arms, computing platform, manufacturing location, and customization requirements.

If you are interested in purchasing a platform or discussing your requirements, please contact us - [email protected].

Beyond the open-source platform, we help startups, SMEs, research laboratories, and enterprises develop custom robotic solutions based on OpenAMRobot.

Our services include:

• Robotics architecture and system design
• Hardware and electronics development
• PCB design and embedded firmware
• ROS 2 software development
• AI and computer vision integration
• Mechanical design and CAD
• Simulation and digital twins
• Autonomous navigation
• Mobile manipulation
• Product development
• Rapid prototyping
• Manufacturing support
• Corporate training and technical workshops

Whether you need a custom mobile robot, a proof of concept, or a complete production-ready solution, our engineering team can help accelerate your development.

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Ecosystem Repository Structure

openAMRobot/
│
├── .github
│
├── openamrobot-manifest
├── openamrobot-docs
├── openamrobot-interfaces
├── openamrobot-comm
├── openamrobot-ui
│
├── openamr-platform-sw
│   ├── ros2/
│   │   └── src/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_description/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_gazebo/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_nav2/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_docking/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_bringup/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_control/
│   │       ├── openamrobot_drivers/
│   │       └── openamrobot_perception/
│   │
│   ├── simulation/
│   │   ├── worlds/
│   │   ├── models/
│   │   └── scenarios/
│   │
│   ├── config/
│   │   ├── robot/
│   │   ├── nav2/
│   │   ├── docking/
│   │   └── simulation/
│   │
│   ├── scripts/
│   │   ├── setup_workspace.sh
│   │   ├── build.sh
│   │   └── run_simulation.sh
│   │
│   ├── tools/
│   │
│   ├── docs/
│   │   ├── architecture/
│   │   ├── getting_started/
│   │   ├── safety/
│   │   ├── simulation/
│   │   ├── navigation/
│   │   └── docking/
│   │
│   ├── .github/
│   ├── README.md
│   ├── LICENSE
│   ├── CONTRIBUTING.md
│   ├── SECURITY.md
│   ├── NOTICE.md
│   ├── AUTHORS.md
│   └── CHANGELOG.md
│
├── openamr-platform-fw (currently see [`openamr`](https://github.com/openAMRobot/openamr) repo)
│   ├── boards/
│   │   ├── stm32/
│   │   ├── teensy_4_1/
│   │   ├── esp32/
│   │   └── arduino/
│   │
│   ├── firmware/
│   │   ├── motor_controller_bridge/
│   │   ├── sensor_bridge/
│   │   ├── encoder_reader/
│   │   ├── battery_monitor/
│   │   └── safety_io/
│   │
│   ├── configs/
│   │   ├── communication/
│   │   ├── safety/
│   │   └── motor_controllers/
│   │
│   ├── docs/
│   │   ├── architecture/
│   │   ├── flashing/
│   │   ├── bringup/
│   │   ├── safety/
│   │   └── troubleshooting/
│   │
│   ├── tests/
│   ├── tools/
│   ├── .github/
│   ├── README.md
│   ├── LICENSE
│   ├── CONTRIBUTING.md
│   ├── SECURITY.md
│   ├── NOTICE.md
│   ├── AUTHORS.md
│   └── CHANGELOG.md
│
├── openamr-platform-hw (currently see openamr repo)
│   ├── mechanical/
│   │   ├── cad/
│   │   ├── chassis/
│   │   ├── drawings/
│   │   └── renderings/
│   │
│   ├── electrical/
│   │   ├── pcb/
│   │   ├── wiring/
│   │   ├── power_distribution/
│   │   ├── sensors/
│   │   ├── motor_control/
│   │   └── computing/
│   │
│   ├── manufacturing/
│   │   ├── bom/
│   │   ├── assembly/
│   │   └── vendors/
│   │
│   ├── interfaces/
│   │   ├── electrical/
│   │   └── mechanical/
│   │
│   ├── assets/
│   │   ├── images/
│   │   └── videos/
│   │
│   ├── docs/
│   │   ├── architecture/
│   │   ├── assembly/
│   │   ├── safety/
│   │   └── troubleshooting/
│   │
│   ├── .github/
│   ├── README.md
│   ├── LICENSE
│   ├── CONTRIBUTING.md
│   ├── SECURITY.md
│   ├── NOTICE.md
│   ├── AUTHORS.md
│   └── CHANGELOG.md
│
├── openamh-humanoid-sw
├── openamh-humanoid-fw
└── openamh-humanoid-hw

Active Core Repositories

Repository	Purpose
openamr	Main OpenAMRobot platform repository and community entry point (will be transferred to openamr-platform-hw)
openamr-platform-sw	ROS 2 software, simulation, navigation, docking, drivers, perception, and robot bringup
openamr-platform-fw	Embedded firmware, low-level microcontroller systems, motor interfaces, and hardware communication
openamr-platform-hw	CAD, chassis, electrical systems, BOMs, manufacturing files, and mechatronics
openamrobot-interfaces	Shared ROS 2 messages, services, actions, schemas, and interface contracts
openamrobot-comm	APIs, middleware, telemetry, transport protocols, interoperability, and communication infrastructure
openamrobot-ui	Operator interfaces, dashboards, visualization tools, and user-facing applications
openamrobot-docs	Central documentation, onboarding, tutorials, safety, compatibility matrices, and contributor documentation

Legacy Repositories

The following repositories are considered legacy repositories and are preserved primarily for:

• historical context
• migration support
• forks
• archived development history
• compatibility references

Legacy repositories:

• EOD-robot
• OpenAMR_UI_dev
• OpenAMR_UI_package
• OpenAMR_UI
• Botshare_docs

Active development should target the modular ecosystem repositories listed above.

We welcome collaboration with:

• Robotics startups
• Universities
• Research institutes
• System integrators
• Industrial automation companies
• Manufacturing partners

Potential collaboration models include:

• OEM manufacturing
• White-label platforms
• Joint product development
• Technology transfer
• University education programs
• Industrial pilot projects

While maintaining its original goals of accessibility and modularity, OpenAMRobot is evolving toward human-centric mobile robotics.

The platform emphasizes:

• shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration with human operators
• operator-in-the-loop control
• task handover
• assistance-oriented robotics
• modular automation systems

rather than isolated or rigid automation.

Robotic arm integration and height-adjustable linear actuators are treated as enabling components that allow the robot to adapt ergonomically to different tasks, workstations, and human collaborators.

The platform bridges:

• real-world deployment
• research
• education
• AI robotics
• industrial automation
• embodied AI experimentation

while addressing practical automation challenges in:

• manufacturing
• logistics
• CEP
• grocery delivery
• warehouse automation
• industrial assistance workflows

Integrate computer vision and ML for:

• perception
• object recognition
• adaptive grasping
• autonomous assistance

in dynamic environments.

Combine:

• dual-arm robotic architecture
• interchangeable payload systems
• open hardware design
• modular ROS 2 software

for flexibility and customization.

Target affordable and reproducible robotics technology suitable for:

• research
• education
• prototyping
• SMEs
• startups
• robotics labs

Need something beyond the standard platform?

We can customize OpenAMRobot for your application, including:

• custom chassis
• additional sensors
• robotic arms
• lifting mechanisms
• industrial I/O
• safety systems
• custom operator interfaces
• cloud integration
• fleet management
• AI and computer vision

Get in touch to discuss your project.

OpenAMRobot is designed for:

• Robotics startups
• Universities
• Research laboratories
• Corporate R&D teams
• Industrial automation companies
• System integrators
• SMEs exploring robotics
• AI and Embodied AI developers

OpenAMRobot is more than an open-source project.

We partner with companies to accelerate robotics development through:

• Engineering consulting
• Product architecture reviews
• Custom robot development
• Rapid prototyping
• Pilot projects
• Technology transfer
• Corporate training
• Manufacturing support
• Long-term R&D partnerships

Whether you're building your first robot or expanding an existing product, OpenAMRobot provides a proven foundation that can significantly reduce development time and cost.

1. Fork the relevant repository
2. Create a new branch
3. Make changes following project guidelines
4. Submit a Pull Request

Please read the repository-specific CONTRIBUTING.md before submitting contributions.

OpenAMRobot is built by people, and contributors are always credited.

We recognize contributors through:

• GitHub commit history
• pull requests
• contributors lists
• documentation acknowledgements
• release notes
• maintainer roles for long-term contributors

Maintainers are contributors who:

• actively review pull requests
• help guide technical decisions
• support the community
• improve architecture and governance

Maintainer roles are earned through contribution and trust.

• @rajindulkar22 — Project Maintainer

A sincere thank you to our contributors for their valuable time, effort, and contributions to the project:

• @Nahush11
• @SHuttooo

Support:

• open-source robotics
• ROS 2 development
• AI robotics education
• dual-arm mobile robot research
• affordable robotics infrastructure

Support open-source robotics, ROS 2 development, AI robotics education, and dual-arm mobile robot research.

❤️ GitHub Sponsors: 🐙  github.com/sponsors/openAMRobot →

Every contribution - €5 or €1,500 - literally builds this robot. No billion-dollar lab required. You're not donating. You're building it. 🤖

• Carrier PCB (compute + power + sensors)

  • Current discussion: https://github.com/orgs/openAMRobot/discussions/9

• Hub-motor drivetrain with suspension

  • mechanical + control integration

• Robotic arm integration and linear lift integration

  • mounts
  • drivers
  • wiring
  • examples

• ML-based computer vision

  • object recognition
  • grasp cues
  • perception pipelines

• Complete documentation

  • hardware
  • wiring diagrams
  • BOMs
  • assembly procedures
  • testing workflows

• Training and upskilling materials

  • robotics
  • ROS 2
  • AI
  • embedded systems
  • mechatronics

Most repositories are currently licensed under the MIT License unless stated otherwise.

See repository-specific LICENSE files for details.

• Contributors retain copyright to their individual contributions.
• By contributing, contributors allow the OpenAMRobot ecosystem to use, modify, and distribute contributions under the repository license.
• The OpenAMRobot organization coordinates long-term ecosystem stewardship and infrastructure development.

We are not restricting you with IP — we are enabling you with our groundwork.