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Mobile Manipulator

DIABLO

Built by Direct Drive Tech · China· Launched 2021

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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#19 of 20 ranked Mobile Manipulator robots (59 listed)

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RoboScore

46.6/ 100

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CheckWeightScore
On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%50/100
Specs on file12%73/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%40/100
Other robots6%59/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

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.

Key specs

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

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Specifications

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
pick and place,visual inspection,assembly
wheeled self balancing robot
Size & capacity1
Dimensions Mm
540x371x491
Controls & integration2
Yes
code python,code ros,proprietary app
Safety & certification1
49
Buying & support2
Price On Request
Yes
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
Yes
Peak Joint Torque Nm
17
Encoder Resolution Deg
0.01
Impact Absorption Percent
60

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Direct Drive Tech in the news

the maker

2 events · last 12 months

  • Jul 731-year-old founder steers Direct Drive Tech toward Hong Kong IPO
  • Jun 27Direct Drive Tech Highlights TITA Wheeled-Legged Robot for Delivery, Inspection and Public-Service Applications

News about Direct Drive Tech, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 2 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Direct Drive Tech news

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.
When was the DIABLO launched?
The DIABLO was launched in 2021.
What are the key specifications of the DIABLO?
Key specifications of the DIABLO: ros Yes.

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