Asimov v1: Open-Source Humanoid Robot Ships as $15K DIY Kit — 25 Degrees of Freedom, 35kg

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Menlo Research open-sourced Asimov v1, a 1.2m tall, 35kg biped humanoid robot with 25 actuated degrees of freedom capable of 15kg bicep curls per arm. Unlike locked systems from Boston Dynamics or Tesla Optimus, v1 ships as a $15,000 DIY kit (close to BOM cost) with manual and Discord support, targeting summer 2026 delivery after a $499 deposit. Full CAD files, firmware, and control software are on GitHub.