Nori Robotics Unveils $1,688 Nori A3 Bimanual Mobile Manipulator for Consumers
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Nori Robotics, based in San Francisco, has launched the Nori A3, a 19-degree-of-freedom bimanual mobile manipulator priced at $1,688. This product emerges from Y Combinator’s Summer 2026 cohort and aims to make domestic robotics more accessible by addressing economic barriers rather than intelligence limitations.
The Nori A3 is designed as a low-cost developer platform rather than a fully autonomous household robot. It features a compact wheeled base and a telescoping column, with arms capable of handling payloads of 1.5 kg each. The robot's design prioritizes affordability and operational efficiency, utilizing a Raspberry Pi 5 for control and 3D-printed gripper fingers to reduce costs.
Future developments to watch include the ongoing work on multi-skill autonomy, as initial demonstrations have shown limited capabilities. Nori Robotics has been transparent about the current limitations of the A3, indicating that while it has potential for various household tasks, full autonomy remains a goal rather than a reality.
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