The ARM is a Research robot developed by DARPA, launched 2010.
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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.
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Viability
ARPA Established
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 204 kg
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2010
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1958
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other17
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- grasping,manipulation,bin_picking
- Sub Category
- edge-compute-data-center
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Fleet Software
- Armada Edge Platform
- Model Variants
- Beacon,Cruiser,Triton,Leviathan
- Operating Temp
- 5°C to 40°C (operating); -40°C to 70°C (non-operating)
- Company Country
- GB
- Deployment Notes
- First partners deploying: OpenAI, SK Telecom, SAP, Cloudflare, F5, Cerebras. Available servers include Lenovo HR650a V3, SuperMicro 5U PCIe GPU System, SuperMicro 2U Hyper System, ASRock Rack 2OU2N-Arm System.
- Compatible Vision
- integrated cameras
- Industries Served
- oil-and-gas,defense,emergency-response,mining,manufacturing
- Software Platform
- Armada Edge Platform
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
- Programming Interface
- code_ros
- Additional Information
- Developed by Annette Stahl at NTNU,Monitors fish behavior to detect early signs of stress and diseases,Helps detect holes in pens to prevent fish escape,Measures number of fish in each pen for feed calculation and market pricing
Company milestones
- Feb 1958MilestoneARPA Established
- 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
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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