The PiPER is a Industrial Arm developed by Agilex (China), priced at $1,999–$3,999 USD. Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 1.5 kg, reach 626 mm.
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Ranked #215 of 972 in the Industrial Arm standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #166 · worst #217
3 days of that is about PiPER itself:
- 4 Aug Robo Score rose 0.25 — its evidence changed.
- 8 Aug Robo Score fell 0.18 — its evidence changed.
- 11 Aug Robo Score fell 0.26 — its evidence changed.
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Overview
PiPER is a lightweight six-axis robotic arm weighing only 4.2kg with a maximum payload capacity of 1.5kg and an exceptional working radius of 626mm. Featuring an aluminum alloy frame with resin shell construction, it delivers stable and reliable performance suitable for complex environments. The arm supports Python development, is compatible with ROS1 and ROS2, and includes URDF model support with Gazebo and IsaacSim simulation capabilities, making it ideal for research, education, and data collection applications.
Flagship features
- Lightweight and stable structure with a payload of 1.5 kg
- Precise control with advanced joint motors and optimized trajectory planning
- Designed for harsh environments (-20°C to 50°C)
- Intuitive tablet-based user interface
- Open source support with Python API and ROS1/ROS2 compatibility
- Ideal for teleoperation, data collection, programming, AI, automation, robotics, and 3D simulation
Buyer decision signals
Viability
RANGER teaser and launch announcement
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- standard industrial
- Axes
- 6
- Payload
- 1.5 kg
- Reach
- 626 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.1 mm
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
- Controller
- Integrated
- Programming
- Python API
- Force limiting
- No
- Maturity
- commercial
Top 96% of 833 models with this spec
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Top 83% of 628 models with this spec
Company profile
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- teleoperation,data collection,programming,artificial intelligence,automation,robotics,3D_simulation
- Primary Applications
- teleoperation,data collection,programming,artificial intelligence,automation,robotics,3D_simulation
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 6
Controls & integration5
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Fieldbus Protocols
- CAN
- Teach Pendant Type
- wired touch
- Compatible Grippers
- Pika Package (Gripper, Sense & Station),Gripper for PiPER Robotic Arm (AgileX)
Safety & certification3
- Operating Temp
- -20°C to 50°C
- Temperature Range Max C
- 50
- Temperature Range Min C
- -20
Buying & support8
- Price Tier
- 10-20K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Standard,H,L,X
- Price Currency
- EUR
- Lead Time Weeks
- 4
- Price On Request
- false
- Availability Status
- available
Other details3
- Tool Voltage V
- 24
- Programming Languages
- Python
- Ros Industrial Support
- vendor supported
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Company milestones
- Aug 2022LaunchRANGER teaser and launch announcement
- Apr 2022LaunchWORLD's First ROS2 Mobile Robot Navigation Open Source Education Kit Released
- Nov 2021LaunchAgileX launched BUNKER Pro tracked robot chassis
- Nov 2021LaunchBUNKER Pro launched in China
- Nov 2021LaunchBUNKER Pro launched
- Jun 2021DeploymentTwo Hunter 2.0 robots arrive at LAAS-CNRS
- 2024MilestoneCobot Magic appears in Open Robotics discussion
- 2024LaunchCobot Magic product introduction
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the PiPER?
- The PiPER is developed by Agilex, based in China.
- What type of robot is the PiPER?
- The PiPER is a Industrial Arm made by Agilex.
- How much does the PiPER cost?
- The PiPER is priced at $1,999–$3,999 USD.
- What are the key specifications of the PiPER?
- Key specifications of the PiPER: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 1.5 kg, reach 626 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm.
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