HopeJr: A $500 Open-Source Humanoid Arm for Everyone

Location: Venue 2 - 258

An overview of a $500 open-source humanoid arm and glove system enabling real-time learning and teleoperation. We'll explore how AI, robotics, and embedded systems merge to empower individual creators and researchers with accessible humanoid robotics technology. This presentation covers the design philosophy, technical architecture, manufacturing considerations, and community development model that makes advanced robotics accessible to makers, students, and researchers worldwide. We examine the integration challenges, control systems, and the potential for democratizing humanoid robotics development.