Robot Arm Platform for Education & Research
Leader-Follower Teleoperation & Star Arm 102 Open Platform
Star Arm 102 Solutions for Education, Research and AI Robotics
A complete robotic arm platform for education, robot learning, teleoperation and prototyping.
Robotics Education
A complete robotic arm platform for classroom experiments, university laboratories and hands-on engineering education.
Embodied AI Research
Collect demonstrations, train imitation-learning models and deploy robot-learning workflows on real hardware.
Teleoperation
Validate leader-follower control, remote manipulation and human-robot interaction workflows with an open platform.
Robot Prototyping
Build and test affordable AI robotics prototypes with open hardware, Python tools and extensible software support.
Build with the Star Arm 102 Development Ecosystem
Use the web control app, Python SDK, ROS2 Humble and LeRobot across the series, with MoveIt2 and Gazebo support for the FL follower arm.
Python SDK
ROS2 Humble
LeRobot
MoveIt2 (FL)
Gazebo (FL)Start with the browser-based control app or Python SDK, connect through ROS2 Humble and LeRobot, and use MoveIt2 or Gazebo for FL motion planning and simulation.
Star Arm 102 Series
Three robot arm models for teleoperation, precision data collection, and task execution.
Star Arm 102-LD
Leader control arm for teleoperation and motion data collection. Ultra-lightweight design with 12-bit magnetic encoders.
- 721g lightweight design
- 12-bit encoder (0.088°)
- LeRobot teleoperation
Star Arm 102-HD
Professional leader arm with hover function. High-torque servos maintain arbitrary position for precision data collection.
- 420mm arm reach
- High-torque hover
- Precision collection
Star Arm 102-FL
Follower execution arm for pick-and-place tasks. 500g payload with ROS2 and MoveIt2 support for automation.
- 500g payload capacity
- ROS2 & MoveIt2
- Gazebo simulation
Compare Star Arm 102 Models at a Glance
Compare the three Star Arm 102 models side by side to select the right configuration.
| Specification | Star Arm 102-LDLightweight Master | Star Arm 102-HDHover Master | Star Arm 102-FLFollower Arm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Position | Lightweight teaching / rapid data collection | Professional hover teaching / high-precision collection | Task execution / physical operation |
| Reach | Standard | 420mm (large reach) | Standard |
| DoF | 6+1 | 6+1 | 6+1 |
| Weight | 721g | 883g | 791g |
| Payload | No operational load | No operational load | 500g |
| Repeatability | – | – | 5 – 8 mm |
| Hover Function | ❌ No, drops when released | ✅ Hover | ✅ Position hold |
| Servo Configuration | RA8 series lightweight low-damping | RP8-U45H-M all high-torque | RA8-U35H-M + RX8-U50H-M |
| Power Supply | 12V 2A | 12V 10A | 12V 10A |
| Python SDK | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| ROS2 Humble | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| MoveIt2 | ❌ Not supported | ❌ Not supported | ✅ Supported |
| Gazebo Simulation | ❌ Not supported | ❌ Not supported | ✅ Supported |
| LeRobot | ✅ Teleoperator | ✅ Teleoperator | ✅ Execution robot |
| Independent Operation | Collection only, handheld drag | Collection only, hover hold | Requires program or master control |
| Best For | Education demos, entry-level data collection | Research-grade precision collection, professional teleoperation | Algorithm development, automation experiments, physical execution |
Quick rule: LD for lightweight teaching, HD for professional hover teaching, FL for task execution.
Teleoperation and Embodied AI Robot Arms
Separate from the Star Arm 102 series, StarAI Arm is a coordinated leader-and-follower platform for teleoperation, manipulation research, demonstration collection and embodied AI development.
Cello — Extended Reach for Demanding Manipulation
With 670mm reach, a 750g working payload and ±1mm repeatability, Cello is the higher-capacity follower arm for teleoperation, manipulation research and AI robotics workflows that need greater reach and load capability.
Violin — Intuitive Control and Demonstration
Violin is the 6+1 DoF leader arm for real-time teleoperation, drag-to-teach demonstrations and robot learning data collection. Pair it with Cello or Viola to control a follower arm and capture natural manipulation trajectories.
Viola — Compact Manipulation for Learning and Research
With 470mm reach, a 300g working payload and ±2mm repeatability, Viola is the compact follower arm for desktop manipulation, teleoperation and accessible embodied AI experiments.
Star Arm 102 Developer Resources
CAD, SDK, software and robot development guides for Star Arm 102.
Documentation
Specifications, setup, assembly and quick-start guidance.
Python SDK
Python control tools and code examples for robot development.
ROS2 & Simulation
ROS2 Humble, MoveIt2 and Gazebo setup and tutorials.
CAD & 3D Models
CAD drawings, STEP files and 3D-printable models.
Software Tools
Configuration, serial diagnostics and troubleshooting tools.
LeRobot AI
Teleoperation, dataset collection, training and deployment.
Star Arm 102 FAQ
Answers about model selection, teleoperation, software and robot development.
What is the Star Arm 102?
Star Arm 102 is an open-source 6+1 DoF robot arm platform for teleoperation, teaching, robotics development and embodied AI. The series includes LD and HD Leader arms for motion input and the FL Follower arm for task execution.
Which Star Arm 102 model should I choose?
Choose the lightweight LD Leader for teaching and rapid data collection, the HD Leader for stable hover positioning and precise demonstrations, or the FL Follower for robotic manipulation, automation and physical AI deployment.
Can Star Arm 102 be used for teleoperation and data collection?
Yes. Pair an LD or HD Leader with an FL Follower for real-time master-slave teleoperation, trajectory recording and imitation-learning dataset collection. A Leader arm can also record demonstrations independently.
Which SDKs and robot development tools are supported?
Star Arm 102 supports browser-based control, the Python SDK, ROS2 Humble and LeRobot. The FL Follower also supports MoveIt2 motion planning and Gazebo simulation for robot development and testing.
Is Star Arm 102 compatible with LeRobot?
Yes. LD and HD can operate as LeRobot teleoperators, while FL serves as the execution robot. The workflow covers teleoperation, dataset collection, model training and deployment to the physical arm.
Are CAD files, 3D models and assembly resources available?
Yes. Star Arm 102 provides CAD drawings, STEP files, 3D-printable models, BOM information, assembly guidance, software examples and troubleshooting documentation for ready-built or self-assembled projects.
