Core Hardware building blocks

Our core hardware building blocks consist of the following elements

Core Hardware Component Library

Category	Examples
Mechanical Primitives	• Joints: Revolute, Prismatic, Spherical, Custom Compliance (soft robotics)
	• Actuators: Brushless DC motors, Servo motors, Stepper motors, Linear actuators
	• End-Effectors: Parallel grippers, Suction cups, Magnetic grippers, Quick-change tool heads
Perception & Sensing	• LiDAR: 2D/3D modules (e.g. RPLIDAR, Livox)
	• Cameras: RGB, Depth (ToF), IR, Stereo
	• IMUs: 9-axis accelerometer/gyroscope combos
	• Sonar/Ultrasonic: Short-range distance
	• Environmental: Temp/Humidity/Pressure, Gas sensors
	• Force/Torque: Multi-axis wrist/load cells
Compute & Control	• Edge AI Bricks: Jetson Nano, Xavier NX, AGX Orin (NVIDIA)
	• Microcontroller Nodes: Raspberry Pi, STM32, Arduino
	• Wireless Comms: Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE/5G modules
	• Real-Time Buses: CAN-FD, EtherCAT, RS-485
Power & Connectivity	• Battery Packs: LiPo, Li-ion, hot-swap batteries
	• Power Modules: PoE injectors, DC-DC converters, UPS bricks
	• Cable Harness & Breakouts: Standardized power/data connectors
Chassis & Frames	• Legged Platforms: Unitree A1/Go2 quadruped frames
	• Wheeled Bases: Differential, Omni, Mecanum
	• Tracked Platforms: Rugged crawler bases
	• Aerial Frames: Quadcopter/hexacopter kits
	• Gantry & Cartesian: 3-axis linear rails
HMI & Control Panels	• Operator Interfaces: Touchscreens, Jog wheels, Gamepad/RC remotes
	• Indicator Modules: LEDs, buzzers, status displays
Safety & Compliance	• Emergency Stop: E-stop buttons, safety relays
	• Safety Sensors: Light curtains, safety scanners, bump switches
	• Cert Modules: SIL/ASIL-rated I/O, IP-rated enclosures