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Meet Axol

A dual-arm robot for builders working on physical AI.
Designed for real work, ready out of the box.

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7-DOFPer Arm
860mmArm Reach
6.5kgPeak Payload
500HzControl Rate

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Precise manipulation, deployed in the real world.

More Reach. More Freedom. More Done.

With best-in-class reach, range of motion, and load capacity, Axol significantly outperforms comparable platforms, giving you more workspace with fewer singularities and fewer compromises.

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Built to outperform.

Key specs, side by side.

Arm Reach (mm)

Axol
860mm
YAM
750mm
WidowX
650mm
OpenArm
633mm

Built to be capable.

Every design decision in Axol is made for real-world, AI-first deployments.

Extra-Long Reach

At 860mm per arm, Axol outreaches comparable dual-arm platforms, giving you access to a wider workspace without repositioning.

Reduced Singularities

Full 180° pitch and yaw at the wrist dramatically reduces shoulder singularities, giving you a larger effective workspace and smoother trajectories.

Protected Wiring

Fully internally routed cables protect them from damage and ensure a clean, professional appearance.

Open-Source SDK

Python SDK and CLI with bimanual IK, VR teleop, and LeRobot bindings. All open source. Build, train, and deploy on a platform designed to be extended.

VR Teleop

WebXR teleoperation from any compatible headset. Streams hand and elbow poses over WebSocket with built-in data collection and recording modes.

Dual 7-DOF Arms

Two independent 7-DOF arms open the door to a wide range of applications or double the cycle time of a single arm robot.

FAKRA GMSL 2.0 Passthrough

Support wrist-mount cameras with FAKRA GMSL 2.0 passthrough connectors for high-speed, low-latency machine vision.

Deployment Ready

Steel, aluminum, and TPU construction built for long-term reliability in production environments.

Modular and Customizable

Modular and customizable design allows for easy integration with your existing hardware stack or customization to meet your application requirements.

Open Source

Software

Everything you need to go from raw joint control to trained policies. Open source, well-documented, and built to be extended.

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Axol

Python SDK and CLI with a bimanual IK solver, low-level CAN motor interface, ZED camera streaming, LeRobot bindings, and a joint tuning toolkit, alongside the WebXR VR teleoperation pipeline and a console for controlling Axol. All open source.

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A robot and a data collection rig, configured your way.

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Axol + Axol Cart + Axol Camera Kit

Axol

From$7,999

The complete dual-arm robot. Configure your mounting, cameras, and compute.

  • Choose your mounting: standalone, Axol Mount, or Axol Cart
  • Add cameras (2 wrist + 1 head) and ZED Box compute, together or separately
  • Add a Quest 3 for VR teleoperation out of the box
  • Open-source SDK and 1500W power supply included
  • Ships from San Francisco in 1 week
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Mantis UMI grippers collecting a bimanual manipulation demonstration

Mantis UMI

From$1,799for a pair

Handheld data collection gripper pair. Collect real-world manipulation data anywhere, no robot required.

  • Sold as a pair: two handheld data collection grippers
  • Add ZED X One S Fisheye cameras and ZED Box compute
  • Lighthouse, inside-out, or Quest tracking options
  • Data transfers directly to Axol, or any other robot
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Services

We've got you covered.

From custom hardware integrations to on-site repair, we support your deployment every step of the way.

Customization

We modify Axol to integrate with your existing hardware stack (mobile base, telescoping lift, or a custom platform) and update arm specs to meet your application requirements.

  • Mobile base & lift integration
  • Custom mechanical interfaces
  • Arm spec updates (reach, payload)
  • End-effector customization

Pricing on request.

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Data Collection

Buy an Axol and we'll collect high-quality, labeled manipulation data for your task in real-world environments, ready to plug into your training pipeline.

  • Contact-rich manipulation tasks
  • Labeled in LeRobot format
  • Scales with your fleet
  • Delivered ready for training

Priced per hour of usable data collected.

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Repair

On-site repair service for SF Bay Area deployments. We physically come to your deployment locations to diagnose and fix issues, keeping your robots running with minimal downtime.

  • SF Bay Area deployments
  • On-site visits to your facility
  • Guaranteed response SLAs
  • Covers mechanical and electrical issues

Pricing on request.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Axol and Almond.

What is Axol?

Axol is a dual-arm robot built for physical AI. It has two 7-DOF arms with 860mm reach and 6.5kg peak payload each, runs at a 500Hz control rate, and is deployment-ready out of the box with an open-source Python SDK.

How much does Axol cost?

Axol starts at $7,999 for the complete dual-arm robot, with mounting, cameras, and compute as configurable options. Every Axol includes two 2-finger grippers with swappable tips, a 1500W power supply, and the open-source SDK.

What can I use Axol for?

Axol is designed for contact-rich bimanual manipulation, robot learning and policy deployment, VR teleoperation and data collection, and manipulation research. Its two independent 7-DOF arms support a wide range of tasks or double the cycle time of a single-arm robot.

Does Axol work with LeRobot?

Yes. Axol ships with an open-source Python SDK and CLI that includes LeRobot bindings, a bimanual IK solver, a low-level CAN motor interface, ZED camera streaming, and a joint tuning toolkit — so you can collect data, train policies, and deploy them on the same platform.

How do I teleoperate Axol?

Axol supports WebXR VR teleoperation from any compatible headset. The teleop pipeline streams hand and elbow poses over WebSocket and has built-in data collection and recording modes for gathering demonstrations to train policies.

How long does shipping take, and where is Axol made?

Axol ships in about one week. Every unit is designed and assembled in Almond's workshop in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco, California.

What is Mantis UMI?

Mantis UMI is a handheld data collection gripper pair starting at $1,799. Mantis UMI is a pair of handheld data collection grippers with the exact same grippers as Axol. Collect accurate bimanual manipulation data in the real world, 10x faster than teleop. Axol not required. Data transfers directly to Axol.

What support and services does Almond offer?

Almond offers hardware customization (mobile base and lift integration, custom mechanical interfaces, arm spec updates, end-effector customization), a data collection service that delivers labeled manipulation data in LeRobot format, and on-site repair for SF Bay Area deployments.

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Assembled in
Dogpatch, San Francisco

Every Axol is designed and assembled in our workshop in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco, California. We believe in building where we live and working closely with our customers to build the best robot possible.

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