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Nori Robotics Unveils $1,688 Nori A3 Bimanual Mobile Manipulator for Consumers
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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Nori Robotics Launches Affordable Nori A3 Humanoid Robot Priced at $1,688
Nori Robotics, based in San Francisco, has introduced the Nori A3, an American-assembled humanoid robot priced at $1,688. Set to begin shipping this fall, the Nori A3 aims to provide consumers with an affordable option for home automation, featuring a wheeled base and 19 degrees of freedom for various household tasks. The significance of the Nori A3 lies in its low-cost approach to humanoid robotics, traditionally associated with high price tags and advanced hardware. With capabilities such as fetching food, pouring drinks, and folding clothes, the Nori A3 is designed for practical household applications, making it an accessible entry point into physical AI and home robotics. Looking ahead, Nori Robotics has begun production, with the first units shipped on July 21. As demand may increase, the company’s historical practice of small production batches could impact availability. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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