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Meka M1

Built by Meka Robotics · United States

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The Meka M1 is a Mobile Manipulator developed by Meka Robotics (United States), launched 2011, listed at $320,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: battery 1 h, ros Yes.

RoboScore

53.6/ 100

Adequate evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%70/100
Spec completeness12%52/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Mobile Manipulator standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2011. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

The Meka M1 is a mobile manipulation platform designed to help and collaborate with humans. It includes a wheeled base, a torso, an expressive head, and compliant arms with dexterous hands.

Flagship features

  • Designed to collaborate with humans
  • Compliant arms ensure safety in human interaction
  • Equipped with series elastic actuator arms and hands with torque control
  • High mobility with holonomic base
  • Capable of grasping and manipulating various objects
  • Optional 3D sensor for enhanced perception

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2006

MIT News profile of Meka Robotics

Price

$320,000

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Availability

available

Specifications

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Company profile

Founded
2006

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
research
Industries Served
Education,Research,Humanoid,Manipulator
Deployment Environment
both
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1600
Movement & precision5
Hand Dof
5
Dof Total
33
Dof Per Arm
7
Dof Per Hand
5
Walking Speed Ms
1
Controls & integration3
Sensor Suite
Kinect compatible interface,5MP Ethernet camera,6 axis force-torque sensors
Onboard Compute
Meka M3 and ROS software stacks
Programming Interface
code ros
Buying & support2
Datasheet Url
View Link
Availability Status
available

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Company milestones

  • Feb 2014MilestoneMIT News profile of Meka Robotics
  • 2009LaunchMeka M1 mobile-manipulator introduced

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Meka M1?
The Meka M1 is developed by Meka Robotics, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Meka M1?
The Meka M1 is a Mobile Manipulator made by Meka Robotics.
How much does the Meka M1 cost?
The Meka M1 is listed at $320,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Meka Robotics — contact them for a quote.
When was the Meka M1 launched?
The Meka M1 was launched in 2011.
What are the key specifications of the Meka M1?
Key specifications of the Meka M1: battery 1 h, ros Yes.

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