JBR-001 - Open-source 3D-printable desktop companion robot
Show HN: JBR-001 – An open-source 3D printable desktop robot
JBR-001 is an open-source, 3D-printable desktop robot powered by the Arduino UNO Q. It combines a camera, distance sensor, buzzer, animated display, and three servo motors to create an interactive companion. You can print, assemble, and program it yourself. JBR-001 greets you with arm and head movements, plays sounds, and uses computer vision for advanced interactions. It's a versatile platform for experimenting with robotics, edge AI, and physical computing. All STL files and code are available on GitHub, making it easy to build and customize.
JBR-001 is a small platform for experimenting with robotics, physical interaction, edge AI, and computer vision—you can print, assemble, program, and extend it yourself.
- phil42
This reminds me of the Otto DIY (https://www.ottodiy.com/), which also used to be a free Arduino (nano) based, 3D-printable robot until it was bought by HP. Just like with the JBR-001 it seems that the main goal has shifted towards making it a commercial product, which is a shame. Especially the low price point made it so attractive for beginners and students alike.
Does anyone know of similar, really open source and free projects like this?
- salamachinas
Thanks for sharing! Love that it's open source with the 3D files and instructions included. My son and I are going to build this together. Great project.
- krisoft
I would never design a robot which looks like it can walk, but actually can’t walk. That feels fundamentally dishonest to me. If nothing else it will let down plenty of people when they realise that the cool robot has legs only for show.
- mrheosuper
I’m sad that it uses the Uno Q. I really dislike the uno Q, since it uses QC SoC, which means no cheap Chinese clone, which is not very accessible to everyone.
- jazzyjackson
It’s really quite ugly