Star Arm 102-HD Leader Arm

Price range: $259.00 through $280.00

A pose-holding leader arm for teleoperation, teaching and extended data collection — available fully assembled or as a DIY kit.

High-torque coreless bus servos hold any selected pose without dropping or rebounding, so you can release the arm mid-demonstration, while the stiffer frame cuts mechanical play during fine adjustments.

It runs the same workflow as the Star Arm 102-LD on LeRobot, ROS 2 and the Python SDK, and drives the Star Arm 102-FL follower plus third-party arms such as reBot Arm B601-DM and B601-RS.

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Power Supply Notice

Due to regional differences, the power adapter is not included. If local customs restrict power supplies, please purchase a compatible adapter locally or order one from our store.

Overview

Upgraded from the LeRobot-listed Star Arm 102-LD

The Star Arm 102-HD extends the workflow of the LeRobot-listed Star Arm 102-LD with high-torque joints, pose holding, and greater mechanical rigidity for precise demonstrations, professional research, and extended data collection.

Pose Holding for Stable Demonstration

High-torque RP8 series servos allow the arm to hold any selected pose without dropping or rebounding. Operators can release it during step-by-step demonstrations, multi-point calibration, and extended trajectory recording.

High-Torque Joints for Precise Motion Capture

All 7 joints use RP8-U45H-M series high-torque servos, including customized models for Joints 5, 6, and the controller. Their rigid response reduces mechanical play and supports precise fine adjustments during motion capture.

420mm Reach for a Larger Operating Space

With an effective reach of 420mm, the leader arm supports wider shoulder, elbow, and wrist movements. The larger workspace accommodates full-range teleoperation, broad motion trajectories, and demonstrations involving extended reaching tasks.

Stable Desktop Operation for Extended Use

A dedicated mounting base secures the Star Arm 102-HD to a desktop while retaining handheld operation when required. Desktop mounting reduces physical effort during fine adjustments and supports long-duration data collection or shared teaching experiments.

Native Support for Robotics Development Frameworks

Star Arm 102-HD natively supports the web-based control interface, Python SDK, ROS 2 Humble, and LeRobot. The same workflow as the 102-LD enables quick switching between lightweight and pose-holding teleoperation.

Assembled or DIY Kit

Fully Assembled is ready to use and costs $280 including assembly, while DIY Kit is supplied as parts for self-assembly at $259, saving $21. Fully Assembled is for plug-and-play use; DIY Kit is for teaching and hands-on practice.

Development Ecosystem

LeRobot Ecosystem Integration

The Star Arm 102-HD natively supports LeRobot workflows for teleoperation, demonstration data collection, model training, and physical deployment. Its pose-holding capability enables stable step-by-step demonstrations and extended trajectory recording for imitation learning research.
Star Arm 102-HD Leader Arm robot servo image for robotics applications

ROS 2 Support

Publishes standard joint state data through ROS 2 Humble for teleoperation, arm monitoring, and robotics research. 

Python SDK

Developer-friendly SDK. Use the same control workflow as the 102-LD for leader-follower teleoperation and pose-holding trajectory collection.

Web-Based Control Interface

Browser-based control with quick setup. Supports real-time teleoperation, joint angle monitoring, one-click zero-point calibration, and PID parameter tuning for teaching and research.

Applications

Classroom Robotics

Hands-on robotic arm demos for university courses — students learn kinematics, control theory, and motion planning with real hardware. The Star Arm 102-HD DIY kit turns assembly into a hands-on teaching module — students build the leader arm from parts before running kinematics and control labs.

AI Trajectory Collection

Batch-collect high-quality motion data for imitation learning and reinforcement learning — 12-bit encoders deliver clean, jitter-free trajectories. Assembling and calibrating the kit lets students understand encoder zero-positions and joint mapping firsthand, so collected trajectories are cleaner and easier to debug.

Teleoperation Retrofit

Upgrade existing lab robotic arms with a low-cost leader-follower system — no full hardware replacement needed. Starting from the kit keeps retrofit costs low — build the leader arm first, then pair it with an existing follower platform.

Maker & STEM Demos

Interactive robot demos for maker spaces, science fairs, and public outreach — engaging, safe, and easy to set up. The from-parts build itself works as a workshop activity, with students assembling the arm before the demo.

Algorithm Prototyping

Single-operator teleoperation for rapid validation of grasping, path planning, and AI robotics algorithms. Budget-limited labs can start with the kit and add an assembled unit later if throughput demands it.

Part List

102-HD

Qty.

Screws

1

Threadlocker

1

Woodworking Clamps

2

Spare UC-01 PCB

1

XT30 Power Adapter Cable

1

200mm Servo Extension Cable

1

USB-A to USB-C Cable

1

Mouse Pad

1

Base Plate

1

3D-printed structural parts (DIY Kit only)

1

Servos (DIY Kit only)

7

Specification

 Item

Star Arm 102-HD
Reach
420mm
DOF
6+1
Joint Range
Joint 1: ±110° | Joint 2: 0°~180° | Joint 3: 0°~270° | Joint 4: ±90° | Joint 5: ±65° | Joint 6: ±150° | Controller: 0~90°
Servos
RP8-U45H-M × 4 (Joints #1-#4) | RP8-U45H-M-C029 × 1 (Joint #5) | RP8-U45H-M-C029 × 2 (Joint #6 & Wrist Joint)
Protocol Type
UART
Communication Hub
UC-01
Power Supply
12V 10A / XT30
Weight
883g
Operating Temperature
0-40℃
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 SeriesStar Arm 102
Reach 420mm
DOF6+1
Joint RangeJoint 1: ±110° | Joint 2: 0°~180° | Joint 3: 0°~270° | Joint 4: ±90° | Joint 5: ±65° | Joint 6: ±150° | Controller: 0~90°
ServosRP8-U45H-M × 4 (Joints #1-#4) | RP8-U45H-M-C029 × 1 (Joint #5) | RP8-U45H-M-C029 × 2 (Joint #6 & Wrist Joint)
Protocol TypeUART
Communication Hub UC-01
Power Supply 12V 10A / XT30
Weight883g
Operating Temperature0-40℃
Works with ROS 2✓
Works with Lerobot✓

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