AlohaMini Product Overview

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I. Product Introduction

🦾 1. Product Overview

AlohaMini is a new-generation, affordable mobile dual-arm robot with a motorized lift, purpose-built for embodied AI algorithm reproduction and education.

• Hardware advantages:

The robot integrates an omnidirectional mobile base, a motorized lift module, and two Aloha robotic arms, each with 6+1 degrees of freedom. It supports a wide range of unstructured, hands-on tasks, including low-level floor picking, tabletop manipulation, and long-horizon dual-arm coordination.

• Full-stackecosystemcompatibility:

Deeply compatible with the open-source Hugging Face LeRobot v0.6 framework, covering the complete workflow from teleoperated dataset collection and model training to local inference deployment. Its communication pipeline has been specifically optimized for high-frequency operation and natively supports the reproduction and fine-tuning of mainstream embodied AI algorithms:

• Imitation learning: ACT, Diffusion Policy, FastWAM

• VLAfoundation models for embodied AI: Pi-0.5, SmolVLA, EO-1, VLA-JEPA, GR00T N1.7, EVO1

• Official website: https://www.alohamini.com

• Open-source resources onGitHub:

• Hardware: AlohaMini Hardware Repository

• Software: AlohaMini LeRobot Software Support

• Purchase link: Taobao

• Officialsocial mediaaccounts:

• X (Twitter): https://x.com/liyitengx

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlohaMini

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alohamini2026

🚀 2. Core Advantages

✅ Outstanding Value for Money

A complete hardware system combining a mobile base, lift axis, and dual-arm collaboration would traditionally cost hundreds of thousands of RMB. AlohaMini brings this cost down to the RMB 10,000 price range, making it affordable for small and medium-sized research groups, university laboratories, and independent researchers.

✅ Fully Open Source

The hardware and software of AlohaMini 1 and AlohaMini 2 are now fully open source. Users can freely modify and customize the mechanical CAD drawings, URDF robot description files, and low-level control code to meet their research requirements.

✅ Native Support for the LeRobot Ecosystem

The robot is deeply compatible with the Hugging Face LeRobot v0.6 development framework, providing an end-to-end closed loop covering high-frequency teleoperated data collection, standardized dataset management, model training, and local deployment for real-robot inference.

The device communication pipeline has been specifically optimized for high-frequency, real-time operation. It natively supports the rapid reproduction, real-robot validation, and iterative fine-tuning of mainstream embodied AI algorithms, including imitation-learning algorithms such asACT, Diffusion Policy, and FastWAM, as well as VLA****foundation models such as Pi-0.5, SmolVLA, EO-1, VLA-JEPA, GR00T N1.7, and EVO1.

✅ Low-Risk Design

The robot uses low-torque actuators to balance human–robot interaction safety with overload protection during high-frequency teleoperation and routine data collection, making it well suited to frequent laboratory teaching and research use.

It includes a two-level joint stall-protection mechanism:

• When the gripper current exceeds 500 mA, gripping force is automatically released to prevent overcurrent damage to the motor.

• When the current of any other arm joint reaches 1,800 mA, torque output stops immediately, providing comprehensive protection against hardware overload.

✅ Broad Scenario Coverage

The robot integrates an omnidirectional mobile base, a motorized lift module, and two Aloha robotic arms, each with 6+1 degrees of freedom.

It supports a variety of unstructured tasks, including low-level floor picking, tabletop manipulation, and long-horizon dual-arm coordination, offering strong adaptability across different scenarios and tasks.

✅ Ready to Use Out of the Box

Each robot is delivered with the required software preinstalled and factory calibration completed.

With its customized hardware management solution, the system automatically locks the port mappings for five cameras and the robotic arms at startup, requiring no additional configuration. The complete process from a cold start to entering teleoperated data-collection mode takes no more than one minute.

✅ Official Technical Support

The R&D team, led by the founder of the AlohaMini project, provides comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales technical support.

The system includes continuously updated official tutorials, allowing research groups to get started with no prior setup burden and reproduce algorithms efficiently.

🤖 3. Product Line and Specifications

To meet different R&D requirements and application scenarios, the AlohaMini series is available in three core versions.

For specific pricing, please contact the official distributor in your country or region.

1️⃣ AlohaMini2

• Positioning: K12 education / individual developers

• Price: USD 1,999 (excluding freight, kit set, self-assembly required)

• Delivery Form: Loose‑part kit + open‑source community files + assembly guide + one‑year warranty for key components + full set of accessories

• Key Features:

• 6+1‑DOF robotic arm

• 1 kg payload

• ABS/PETG base

• Official technical support

2️⃣ AlohaMini2 Pro ⭐️Recommended

• Positioning: Designed specifically for algorithm research / data collection

• Price: USD 2,999 (excluding freight)

• Delivery Form: Pre‑assembled complete unit + official tutorials

• Key Features:

• 6+1‑DOF robotic arm

• 1 kg payload

• Mixed‑structure base of metal + ABS/PETG

• Upgraded industrial‑grade servos for prolonged continuous operation

• Adopted by universities including Tongji University and Beihang University

• Official competition robot for the final of the 1st National Youth Artificial Intelligence Competition

• Official technical support

3️⃣ AlohaMini2 EDU

• Positioning: Built for advanced university laboratories, in‑depth algorithm development and high‑level reproduction scenarios

• Price: USD 5,999 (excluding freight)

• Delivery Form: Pre‑assembled complete unit + official tutorials + SaaS embodied‑AI training platform Key

• Features:

• 6+1‑DOF robotic arm

• 1 kg payload

• Mixed‑structure base of metal + ABS/PETG

• Upgraded industrial‑grade servos for prolonged continuous operation

• Upgraded 20000 mAh battery with 12‑hour battery life

• Upgraded head‑mounted binocular vision LiDAR for navigation, LiDAR‑SLAM / VLA end‑to‑end large model

• Equipped with IMU inertial measurement unit

• Supports voice interaction

• Official technical support

• Optional add‑on: on‑site one‑on‑one specialist technical service

Product Specification Comparison

Category	Parameter	AlohaMini2	AlohaMini2 Pro	AlohaMini2 Edu
Whole Machine	Delivery Method	Disassembled kit set	Assembled unit	Assembled unit
Whole Machine	Body Type	Full-body mobile dual-arm robot	Full-body mobile dual-arm robot	Full-body mobile dual-arm robot
Whole Machine	Target Scenario	Mobile manipulation scenarios	Mobile manipulation scenarios	Mobile manipulation scenarios
Whole Machine	Dimensions (Standing)	550 mm × 500 mm × 1200 mm	550 mm × 500 mm × 1200 mm	550 mm × 500 mm × 1200 mm
Whole Machine	Weight	13.5 kg (±10%)	16 kg (±10%)	16 kg (±10%)
Whole Machine	Total DOF	18	18	18
Whole Machine	Joint Model	STS3215 + STS3095	STS3250 + STS3095	STS3250 + STS3095
Whole Machine	Chassis Payload	40 kg	70 kg	70 kg
Whole Machine	Lifting Module Payload	20 kg	30 kg	30 kg
Whole Machine	Arm Reach	Approx. 52 cm	Approx. 52 cm	Approx. 52 cm
Whole Machine	DOF Configuration	Arm 6+1 DOF; Lifting 1 DOF; Chassis 3 DOF	Arm 6+1 DOF; Lifting 1 DOF; Chassis 3 DOF	Arm 6+1 DOF; Lifting 1 DOF; Chassis 3 DOF
Whole Machine	Ingress Protection	IPX2	IPX2	IPX2
Whole Machine	Operating Temperature	0 °C ~ 50 °C	0 °C ~ 50 °C	0 °C ~ 50 °C
Whole Machine	Chassis Material	ABS/PETG	Metal + ABS/PETG hybrid	Metal + ABS/PETG hybrid
Mobility	Chassis Motion	Omnidirectional wheel	Omnidirectional wheel	Omnidirectional wheel
Mobility	Chassis DOF	3 DOF (X translation, Y translation, in-place rotation)	3 DOF (X translation, Y translation, in-place rotation)	3 DOF (X translation, Y translation, in-place rotation)
Mobility	Navigation Solution	Visual SLAM + VLA end-to-end LLM	Visual SLAM + VLA end-to-end LLM	LiDAR SLAM + VLA end-to-end LLM
Mobility	Motion Modes	Forward, backward, lateral, in-place rotation	Forward, backward, lateral, in-place rotation	Forward, backward, lateral, in-place rotation
Mobility	Straight-Line Speed	Rated 0.2 m/s, max 0.5 m/s	Rated 0.2 m/s, max 0.5 m/s	Rated 0.2 m/s, max 0.5 m/s
Mobility	Spin Performance	80 deg/s, completes 380° rotation in 4.5 s	80 deg/s, completes 380° rotation in 4.5 s	80 deg/s, completes 380° rotation in 4.5 s
Mobility	Minimum Passage Width	500 mm	500 mm	500 mm
Mobility	Max Obstacle Height	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm
Perception	Head Vision	Front/rear RGB cameras	Front/rear RGB cameras	Front binocular RGB camera / rear RGB camera
Perception	Head Camera FOV	FOV 150°	FOV 150°	FOV 150°
Perception	Voice Interaction Module	N/A	N/A	Available
Perception	Wrist Vision	Single RGB camera	Single RGB camera	Single RGB camera
Perception	Navigation Radar	N/A	N/A	LiDAR
Perception	Obstacle Avoidance	Pure vision obstacle detection	Pure vision obstacle detection	LiDAR + vision dual obstacle avoidance
Perception	PC-Robot Image Transmission	Binary stream	Binary stream	Binary stream
Perception	Single Camera Bandwidth	1–1.5 MB/s	1–1.5 MB/s	1–1.5 MB/s
Perception	Radar Angular Resolution	N/A	N/A	0.8°
Perception	Ranging Accuracy	N/A	N/A	≤4 mm (0.03 m–2 m), ≤15 mm (2 m–12 m)
Perception	Measurement Radius	N/A	N/A	12 m
Power	Battery Type	Lithium battery	Lithium battery	Lithium battery
Power	Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V	7.4 V / 12 V
Power	Battery Capacity	11200 mAh × 2	11200 mAh × 2	20000 mAh × 2
Power	Charging Method	Manual charging	Manual charging	Manual charging
Power	Rated Charging Current	2 A	2 A	2 A
Power	Number of Batteries	2 sets	2 sets	2 sets
Manipulator	Single-Arm DOF	7 DOF (6-axis arm + 1-axis gripper)	7 DOF (6-axis arm + 1-axis gripper)	7 DOF (6-axis arm + 1-axis gripper)
Manipulator	Rated Payload at 0.5 m	1 kg	1 kg	1 kg
Manipulator	Repeatability (excl. gripper)	±2 ~ 5 mm	±2 ~ 5 mm	±2 ~ 5 mm
Manipulator	Max Reach (excl. gripper)	520 mm	520 mm	520 mm
End Effector	Gripper Type	Two-finger electric gripper with wrist RGB camera	Two-finger electric gripper with wrist RGB camera	Two-finger electric gripper with wrist RGB camera
Electronics	Battery Life	≥ 8 h	≥ 8 h	≥ 12 h
Electronics	Onboard Computing	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5
Electronics	Leader Arm Power	Two independent 5 V batteries	Two independent 5 V batteries	Two independent 5 V batteries
Other	SaaS Training Platform	N/A	N/A	Embodied AI teaching platform
Other	Secondary Development	Supported	Supported	Supported
Other	Teleoperation	Supported	Supported	Supported
Other	Technical Support	Open-source community docs + installation guide	Official technical support	Official technical support

⚙️ 4. Package Contents

Every model comes with the complete set of accessories and services listed below:

1. 1 × AlohaMini robot (AlohaMini2 ships as an unassembled kit; all other models come fully assembled), including:

2. 1 pair of Follower arms

3. RGB cameras

4. display

5. Raspberry Pi 5

6. LiDAR sensor (EDU edition only)

7. 1 pair of Leader arms

8. 1 m USB Type-C cable

9. 5 V battery

10. 5 V charger

11. 70 cm DC splitter cable (1-to-2)

12. 12 V battery

13. 12 V charger

14. Spare camera mount

15. Spare 2m camera cable

16. Spare servo driver board

17. Spare serial data cable

18. One-year warranty

19. Official tutorials and remote support to help you train your first model

🤝 5. After-Sales Service

• Returns and exchanges: This product is eligible for a seven-day no-reason return, provided it remains unopened and unactivated, all accessories and packaging are intact, and the product remains suitable for resale. Once the product has been opened, activated, or flashed with new firmware, the seven-day no-reason return policy no longer applies. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs.

• Warranty: The complete robot is covered by a one-year official warranty.

• Remote technical support: Remote assistance is provided to help customers train their first ACT or AM-ACT model. Algorithm instruction and secondary-development guidance are not included.

🏠 6. Application Scenarios

From cutting-edge university research to lightweight industrial automation, AlohaMini offers strong adaptability and extensive hardware and software expansion capabilities. It supports the following six core application scenarios:

1️⃣ Algorithm Validation

• Core application: Reproducing advanced embodied AI algorithms such as ACTand Diffusion Policy at low cost and with high efficiency.

• Value: Provides small and medium-sized research groups and university laboratories with a ready-to-use standard hardware closed loop, eliminating the lengthy process of developing custom hardware and significantly accelerating experimentation for research papers and the production of academic results.

2️⃣ Multimodal Data Collection for VLA Models

• Core application: High-frequency leader–follower teleoperation and multi-view dataset collection.

• Value: Through low-latency motion synchronization, the system records human demonstrators’ manipulation trajectories and multi-camera visual streams with high fidelity, providing high-quality, standardized real-world data for training the next generation of vision-language-action (VLA) foundation models.

3️⃣ Advanced K–12 STEAM Education and Innovation

• Core application: An intuitive and safe teaching platform for robotics and artificial intelligence.

• Value: Its 100% open-source hardware and software architecture and low-risk actuator design make it ideal for advanced technology and innovation classes, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with artificial intelligence, machine vision, and robotic control in a safe, interactive environment.

4️⃣ Cross-Industry Innovation and Prototyping

• Core application: Proof-of-concept testing for cross-scenario operations and functional prototype development.

• Value: Across unstructured scenarios ranging from smart household tasks to intelligent eldercare, AlohaMini serves as a practical physical prototyping platform that helps R&D teams rapidly deploy, test, and validate innovative embodied AI concepts in real-world settings.

5️⃣ Lightweight Studio Automation

• Core application: Efficient execution of desktop-scale, non-standard automation tasks.

• Value: With its flexible mobility and adjustable height, AlohaMini integrates smoothly into space-constrained, lightweight work environments such as laboratories and small studios, where it can perform multi-step material sorting and coordinated manipulation tasks.

6️⃣ Secondary Development for Remote VR Teleoperation

• Core application: The platform provides fully open low-level APIs and low-latency control interfaces, enabling users to develop and integrate their own remote teleoperation and VR spatial-control systems.

• Value: Combined with the robot’s high-frequency bus communication, developers can build immersive, low-latency remote robot-control software for hazardous-environment operation simulations or advanced human–computer interaction research.

📺 7. Video Demonstrations

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IegaeWRWQjM

II. Customer Cases and Community Engagement

Customer Cases

Beihang University

Tongji University

Exploring applications of embodied AI in architecture.

SenseTime

Community Engagement

Rémi Cadene

Former chief scientist on Tesla’s Optimus team and a core initiator and lead of the Hugging Face LeRobot framework. He publicly reposted an AlohaMini video on X and sent a private message praising the project.

Lachy Groom

Co-founder of Physical Intelligence (π).

Official LeRobot Account

Improvements by Makers Based on the Open-Source AlohaMini Version

III. Contact Us

If you are interested in purchasing a complete system, please add us on WeChat to learn more about AlohaMini’s fully assembled robots and available support services.

• GitHub: liyiteng/AlohaMini

• WeChat: alohamini2077

• Address: Room 303, 3rd Floor, Building 15, Yard 3, Jinghai 5th Road, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Tongzhou), Beijing, China

• Purchase link: Taobao