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DIABLO

Built by Direct Drive Tech · China

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The DIABLO is a Mobile Manipulator developed by Direct Drive Tech (China). Key specifications: ros Yes.

RoboScore

41.9/ 100

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Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%62/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%40/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%59/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

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Overview

DIABLO is a flexible two-wheeled self-balancing robot and open development platform built by Direct Drive Tech. It is driven by 6 M1502A direct-drive robot joints, featuring high torque, low noise, and the ability to absorb impact through leg impedance control. The robot can traverse rough roads, jump up to 8 cm, and reach controllable tilt angles up to 37 degrees. It is designed as an open development ecosystem with interfaces for various applications including industrial inspection, logistics, digital agriculture, and scientific research.

At a glance

  • Built for pick and place, visual inspection and assembly
  • Programmed through python and ROS
  • Public API for integration

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Viability

est. 2018

Availability

available

Specifications

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Company profile

Founded
2018

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
pick and place,visual inspection,assembly
Sub Category
wheeled self balancing robot
Size & capacity1
Dimensions Mm
540x371x491
Controls & integration2
Api Available
true
Programming Interface
code python,code ros,proprietary app
Buying & support2
Price On Request
true
Availability Status
available
Other details7
Drive Type
6x M1502A direct-drive robot joints
Jump Height Cm
8
Max Tilt Angle Deg
37
Open Source Platform
true
Peak Joint Torque Nm
17
Encoder Resolution Deg
0.01
Impact Absorption Percent
60

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the DIABLO?
The DIABLO is developed by Direct Drive Tech, based in China.
What type of robot is the DIABLO?
The DIABLO is a Mobile Manipulator made by Direct Drive Tech.
How much does the DIABLO cost?
Pricing for the DIABLO is not publicly listed — contact Direct Drive Tech for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the DIABLO?
Key specifications of the DIABLO: ros Yes.

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