Viktor Petrenko
@viktor_vrp
Engineering a robotic arm for cost-effective automation. SimpleAutomation. /Mechanical/Electronic/Process/- engineer. @fdotinc
Repeatability test 3. Final test — pushing the limits.
Repeatability Test 1. Checking the mechanics by replaying a recorded move: the frame goes from the holder to a random spot on the table and back, with no model to compensate for errors. The sequence includes some fairly complex gripping and handling.
Let’s play a new game. I just started prototyping a next-gen robotic arm from scratch. Currently working on the mockup. Hiring reminder! We’re always happy to bring on an experienced full-stack hardware engineer with a background in robotics/mechatronic systems. If that sounds…
Just got told they’re replacing the countertops tomorrow morning, and everything within 2 meters of the wall had to be cleared. 45 precious work minutes gone — time I could’ve spent designing new arm I’m deep into right now 🥲😭
San Francisco is basically a zoo. Just look at this seal lounging like a king. An absolute cinnamon roll. 🦭❤️
A detailed in-person inspection of our robot from @RemiCadene and his friends. The reaction at the video caused by this: the robot was trying to peel off a thin protective film, but missed a bit and hit the paper. But then it corrected itself and completed the task.
No wood router? Congrats — your hands are the router now.
I think that’s it for now — the two-arm setup is complete and ready to work with models. We’ll probably have something to show in a week, so don’t miss it!
I will be at RSS conference starting today. Would love to exchange robotic insights. We’re also looking for: - Founding scientist to join core team - New model/tools to our robot for our customers DM if you want to chat
What I love about San Francisco is wild places like this 😍😍
You asked for it, and now it's here! 🤯 Zero-shot pick-&-place for the SO100 robot arm just landed! FREE API—no GPUs, no teleop, no training. Just point-and-click in our viewer and watch it move. Link in bio. Devs, what will you automate first?
This is a lesson in going perpendicular (-ish) of the general flow in robotics I find it crazy that no one else has been trying this given how obvious the value prop could be Really big up @ihorbeaver
Introducing MicroFactory A robot that automates repetitive manual work — starting with electronics assembly.
Think inside the box. It’s cozy in here.
We’re live! The arms were just one piece — now you can see the whole system in action. Would you take this home?
If electronics manufacturing comes back to America, it won't be because of silly trade wars. America will manufacture again because of technology.
Introducing MicroFactory A robot that automates repetitive manual work — starting with electronics assembly.
Game changer. Imagine a wall stacked with these little pods filled with pairs of $5k robots
Introducing MicroFactory A robot that automates repetitive manual work — starting with electronics assembly.
This could fill a great middle space between big automated assembly lines for high yield and bespoke products. Curious to see who customers will be.
Introducing MicroFactory A robot that automates repetitive manual work — starting with electronics assembly.
from all "robotic arms" companies, this one actually makes total sense! against all odds, they make arms from scratch, while others, scared to not fit in VCs' agenda, make abstractions over Chinese components. US now has a clear path to win! badass.
Introducing MicroFactory A robot that automates repetitive manual work — starting with electronics assembly.
We’re live! The arms were just one piece — now you can see the whole system in action. Would you take this home?
Introducing MicroFactory A robot that automates repetitive manual work — starting with electronics assembly.
We figured out how to train VLAs with diffusion outputs much faster (7.5x faster), inheriting better language following from the VLM, and leading to better results. The key: protect the VLM backbone during training with knowledge insulation. Let’s talk about what we learned👇