Education & Research
Learn robotics, prototype ideas and run repeatable experiments with accessible platforms.
Questions to answer before choosing
Use these three questions to define the job before comparing products.
- Which age group, curriculum or research question must the platform support?
- Are source code, simulation, ROS and low-level control interfaces available?
- Can the institution afford maintenance, spares and multiple student users?
When not to automate yet
Consider whether improving the current workflow would meet your needs first.
- A stated teaching goal or research question
- Source code, simulation and low-level interfaces that are actually open
- A budget that covers consumables, spares and student wear
- Durability and spare-part lead time at class-scale use
- Whether documentation and course material are sufficient
- Access to the low-level control the research question needs
- A replacement for course design and teacher time
- Maintenance-free operation under heavy shared use
- Industrial-grade reliability at teaching prices
Three ways to solve the same problem
Choose the lowest layer that reliably removes the bottleneck.
Process first
Standardize the workflow, remove unnecessary steps and measure the bottleneck before buying technology.
Software automation
Use workflows, RPA or AI agents when the work is digital and the inputs and exceptions can be defined.
Physical robot
Use an arm, AMR, drone or humanoid when movement in the real world is the constraint to remove.
Tools for this scene · 169 tools
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These products are useful in adjacent workflows, but the fit is less direct. Open them when your project spans more than one task.
Doosan H2017
Robotic Arms
20 kg six-axis collaborative arm with 1700 mm work radius
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Doosan M1509
Robotic Arms
15 kg six-axis collaborative arm with 900 mm work radius
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Doosan M1013
Robotic Arms
10 kg six-axis collaborative arm with 1300 mm work radius
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Doosan M0609
Robotic Arms
6 kg six-axis collaborative arm with 900 mm work radius
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Dobot MG400
Robotic Arms
Four-axis desktop arm with 440 mm working radius
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ABB PoWa
Robotic Arms
Six-model collaborative arm family with 7–30 kg payloads
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KUKA LBR iiwa
Robotic Arms
Seven-axis torque-sensitive arms with 7 kg and 14 kg variants
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KUKA LBR iisy
Robotic Arms
Six-axis cobot family with model-specific payload and reach
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ABB GoFa
Robotic Arms
GoFa 5, 10 and 12 collaborative arms with optional Ultra Accuracy
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Universal Robots UR30
Robotic Arms
Collaborative robot arm with 30 kg payload and 1300 mm reach
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Universal Robots UR20
Robotic Arms
Collaborative robot arm with 20 kg payload and 1750 mm reach
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Unitree R1-A-D
Humanoid Robots
Mobile dual-arm platform with separate A5-D and A7-D configurations
Price from $4,290
Unitree G1-D
Humanoid Robots
Dual-arm data-collection platform with stationary and mobile variants
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Unitree H2-D
Humanoid Robots
Industrial dual-arm platform with distinct Standard and Flagship bases
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AGIBOT A2 Lite
Humanoid Robots
Full-size humanoid for choreographed and group performances
AGIBOT A2 Ultra
Humanoid Robots
Full-size humanoid with 40 DOF and multimodal sensing
Flexiv Moonlight
Robotic Arms
Three-axis force-controlled parallel robot
Unitree H2 Plus
Humanoid Robots
H2 Plus humanoid with configuration-specific computing and hands
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Unitree Z1
Robotic Arms
Six-axis mobile-platform arm with AIR and PRO variants
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Unitree H2
Humanoid Robots
H2 humanoid with configuration-specific computing and hands
The official page lists a direct price for H2 and quote-based access for H2 EDU; tax, shipping and configuration vary.
Unitree R1
Humanoid Robots
Compact humanoid with separate AIR, R1 and EDU editions
From $4,900 (R1 AIR); R1 $5,900; R1 EDU contact sales
Unitree H1
Humanoid Robots
Full-size humanoid; H1 specifications kept separate from H1-2
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Flexiv Rizon 4
Robotic Arms
A seven-axis force-controlled arm with a 4 kg payload and IP65 protection.
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FANUC CRX-3iA
Robotic Arms
11 kg collaborative arm with 3 kg payload and 692 mm reach
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