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ARM

Built by DARPA· Launched 2010

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by DARPAOpen company

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RoboScore

37.0/ 100

Out of 100. Checks on sales, customers, specs and track record.

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%79/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

ARM is a two-armed robot designed to perform complex manipulation tasks. It was created for DARPA's Autonomous Robotic Manipulation program. Built as a test bed for the research and development of algorithms to perform human-level tasks quickly and with minimal direction.

Key specs

  • Built for fish health monitoring
  • Used across aquaculture
  • Programmed through ROS
  • Public API for integration
  • Rated for operation at 5°C to 40°C

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyFounded 1958DARPAList priceNot yet on fileResearch platformAvailabilityResearch only

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
204 kg
Partially autonomous
2010
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Active

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
grasping,manipulation,bin picking
edge-compute-data-center
oil-and-gas,defense,emergency-response,mining,manufacturing
Controls & integration8
Yes
Armada Edge Platform
Yes
Arm AGI CPU SoC per node Neoverse V3 136C SoC
Compatible Vision
integrated cameras
Software Platform
Armada Edge Platform
ethernet
code ros
Safety & certification1
5°C to 40°C (operating); -40°C to 70°C (non-operating)
Buying & support5
150K+
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Beacon,Cruiser,Triton,Leviathan
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US
Other details1
Fleet Management
Yes

Who uses it

No named customer yet

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2025MilestoneMulti-Year AI Programs Active
  • 2013MilestoneDARPA Robotics Challenge program page
  • 2012LaunchDARPA Robotics Challenge announced for October 2012
  • 1996MilestoneRenamed Back to DARPA
  • 1993MilestoneRenamed Back to ARPA
  • 1972MilestoneRenamed to DARPA
  • Feb 1958MilestoneARPA Established

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the ARM?
The ARM is developed by DARPA.
What type of robot is the ARM?
The ARM is a Research robot made by DARPA.
How much does the ARM cost?
Pricing for the ARM is not publicly listed. Contact DARPA for a quote.
When was the ARM launched?
The ARM was launched in 2010.

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