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ARM / AGILEX ROBOTICS
AgileX PiPER
Six-axis research arm with Python and ROS interfaces.
Commercially offered$1,999 listed (USD)
Manufacturer listing checked September 6, 2026. Confirm package, taxes, delivery and accessories; not a complete workcell budget.
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THE INTENDED JOB
Who it is for.
Explore manipulation, teleoperation and custom tooling.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Published payload
- 1.5 kg
- Published reach
- 626 mm
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Read the small print.
It changes the picture.
- Verify the quoted gripper, controller, power supply and cables.
- Payload and repeatability specifications do not validate a complete robot cell.
- The manufacturer SDK repository points to a newer arm SDK. Check firmware compatibility before migrating control software.
- Confirm the exact edition, current destination availability and delivered price with the seller. A listed product is not a live-stock guarantee.
LIVING WITH THE HARDWARE
What ownership involves.
- Assembly
- Plan mounting, commissioning and a controlled first test before operation.
- Computer & setup
- Confirm host OS, CAN adapter and controller requirements before ordering.
- Connectivity
- Confirm documented interfaces and network requirements for the delivered configuration.
- Development access
- Manufacturer lists a Python API and ROS 1 / ROS 2 support.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & further reading
Checked . Product information describes published documentation, not our own hardware testing.