PiPER Mate leader robotic arm with 400mm reach and 6+1 DoF
PiPER Mate leader robotic arm in folded teleoperation configuration
PiPER Mate leader robotic arm with scissor-style teleoperation controller
PiPER Mate dual-arm teleoperation setup with scissor-style controller
PiPER Mate folded dual-arm teleoperation assembly on mounting base
PiPER Mate leader robotic arm with 400mm reach and 6+1 DoF
PiPER Mate leader robotic arm in folded teleoperation configuration
PiPER Mate leader robotic arm with scissor-style teleoperation controller
PiPER Mate dual-arm teleoperation setup with scissor-style controller
PiPER Mate folded dual-arm teleoperation assembly on mounting base

PIPER Mate | Leader

$415.00

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PiPER Mate is an open-source robotic arm teleoperation project for real-time remote control of a Piper robotic arm. It supports ROS 2 Humble, the LeRobot framework and Python SDK control modes, making it suitable for robot learning research, AI training-data collection, teleoperation teaching and robotics development.

The project supports teleoperation up to 100 Hz, automatic joint mapping, built-in safety protection and optional coordinated gripper control.

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    Power Supply Notice

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    Overview

    Multi-Platform Control Support

    PiPER Mate supports multiple control frameworks, including ROS2 HUMBLE, LeRobot, and Python SDK, enabling flexible development, research, and AI-powered robotic applications.

    High-Frequency Real-Time Teleoperation

    Supporting up to 100Hz real-time teleoperation, PiPER Mate delivers smooth and responsive motion synchronization for precise manipulation tasks, robot learning, and remote operation scenarios.

    Intelligent Joint Mapping

    The built-in joint mapping system automatically converts PiPER Mate joint positions into Piper control commands, simplifying setup while ensuring accurate and consistent motion transfer between leader and follower arms.

    Integrated Safety Protection

    PiPER Mate integrates multiple safety mechanisms, including joint angle limits, torque control, and abnormality detection, ensuring reliable operation and enhanced protection for robotic systems.

    Synchronized Gripper Control

    PiPER Mate supports optional gripper synchronization, enabling coordinated control of the robotic arm and end effector for complete manipulation tasks such as grasping, handling, and interaction.

    Development Ecosystem

    LeRobot Ecosystem Integration

    Officially recognized in the Hugging Face LeRobot ecosystem as a standard teleoperation device. It allows direct collection of Hugging Face-compatible datasets without additional adapter setup, streamlining imitation learning data collection, model training, and real-world deployment for cutting-edge Embodied AI research.
    PIPER Mate | Leader robot servo image for robotics applications

    ROS 2 Support

    Publishes standard joint state topics for seamless integration with MoveIt 2, facilitating motion planning and robotics research.

    Python SDK

    Developer-friendly SDK. Install via pip and start master-slave teleoperation with one line of code in under 5 minutes.

    Web-Based Control Interface

    Zero-code, out-of-the-box browser control. Supports real-time teleoperation, joint angle monitoring, one-click zero-point calibration, and PID parameter tuning without any setup—enabling complete beginners to get started quickly.
    PIPER Mate | Leader robot servo image for robotics applications

    Applications

    Classroom Robotics

    Hands-on robotic arm demos for university courses — students learn kinematics, control theory, and motion planning with real hardware.

    AI Trajectory Collection

    Batch-collect high-quality motion data for imitation learning and reinforcement learning — 12-bit encoders deliver clean, jitter-free trajectories.

    Teleoperation Retrofit

    Upgrade existing lab robotic arms with a low-cost leader-follower system — no full hardware replacement needed.

    Maker & STEM Demos

    Interactive robot demos for maker spaces, science fairs, and public outreach — engaging, safe, and easy to set up.

    Algorithm Prototyping

    Single-operator teleoperation for rapid validation of grasping, path planning, and AI robotics algorithms.

    Part List

    PIPER Mate

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    Specification

     Item
    PIPER Mate
    Reach
    400mm
    DOF
    6+1
    Joint Range
    Joint 0: ±154° | Joint 1: 0°~195° | Joint 2: -175°~0° | Joint 3: -102°~102° | Joint 4: -142°~142° | Joint 5: ±120°
    Servos
    RP6-U15H-M
    Protocol Type
    UART
    Communication Hub
    UC-01
    Power Supply
    12V 3A
    Weight
    500g
    Works with ROS 2
    ✓
    Works with Lerobot
    ✓

    CAD Drawings

    Documents

    Certification

    HS Code

    9023009000

    ECCN Code

    EAR99

    Country of Origin

    China

    Certifications

    CE, FCC, RoHS
    Product SeriesPIPER Mate
    Reach 400mm
    DOF6+1
    Joint RangeJoint 0: ±154° | Joint 1: 0°~195° | Joint 2: -175°~0° | Joint 3: -102°~102° | Joint 4: -142°~142° | Joint 5: ±120°
    ServosRP6-U15H-M
    Protocol TypeUART
    Communication Hub UC-01
    Power Supply 12V 3A / DC5521
    Weight500g
    Works with ROS 2✓
    Works with Lerobot✓

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