Was $1,095.95 – $1,999.95MK-III full kit with AX-12A servos $1,199.95 in 2016 (later $1,095.95); AX-18A version up to $1,999.95. Listed as discontinued by Dec 2023. Product page archived since 2012.
Discontinued · used/leftover onlyDynamixelArbotiXOpen sourceDiscontinued
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Used only. Discontinued by Trossen (by Dec 2023); used kits appear on eBay and forums, and AX-12A servos are still sold.
Overview
The benchmark enthusiast hexapod of the 2010s. Dynamixel smart servos, an aluminum frame and an IK gait engine made it the default research-grade hobby spider, and the MK-III release was fully open source. Trossen listed it as discontinued by late 2023; used kits and spare Dynamixels remain common.
Specifications
| Category | Multi-legged robots · Research & legacy |
|---|---|
| Released | 2012 |
| Availability | Discontinued · used/leftover only |
| Programmability | Open source (hardware + software) |
| Best for | Ages 16+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | No vision sensors |
| Actuators | Smart servos (Dynamixel, Feetech…) |
| Audio | No audio |
| Compute type | Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller |
| Compute | ArbotiX-M Robocontroller (Arduino-compatible), XBee wireless; top deck for an SBC |
| Weight | Not published |
| Speed | Not published |
| Legs / DOF | 6 legs × 3 DOF = 18 Dynamixel AX-12A or AX-18A smart servos |
| Sensors | Servo position/load/temperature feedback; deck for user sensors |
| SDK | Open-source Arduino gait engine with inverse kinematics (6 gaits); XBee control from PC or ArbotiX Commander; community ROS drivers |
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ATHLETEImage credits
- Image 1: source (official product image, via Wayback Machine)