# Arctos Robotics

> Arctos is an open-source, 6-axis, 3D-printable robotic arm and robotics platform for education, research, AI robotics, and industrial automation — built from affordable, consumer-grade hardware paired with professional robotics software.

Hardware: 6 DOF · 600 mm max reach · 2 kg payload · ~10 kg total weight · mostly 3D-printed, 200×200 mm minimum print bed · Arduino/ESP32/CAN Bus electronics · open-loop stepper or closed-loop FOC (CLMD) motor control.

Software: Arctos Studio, ROS/ROS2, MoveIt, RoboDK, MATLAB/Simulink, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Python, C++. Built for robotics hobbyists, educators, researchers, automation engineers, and ROS/ROS2 developers.

## Documentation

- [Documentation Hub](https://arctosrobotics.com/docs/): Hardware specs, bill of materials, 3D printing settings, assembly, wiring, software setup, and troubleshooting
- [Bill of Materials](https://arctosrobotics.com/bom/): Full parts list with sourcing links and pricing
- [CAD Files](https://arctosrobotics.com/product/cad-files/): Fusion 360 assembly, STL, 3MF, and STEP files
- [Arctos Studio](https://arctosrobotics.com/robot-simulation-software/): Native control and simulation software for the arm

## Software Repositories

- [ROS / ROS2 Integration](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/ROS): URDF, MoveIt configuration, robot description, launch files, kinematics
- [GRBL Firmware](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/Arctos-grbl-v0.1): 6-axis GRBL firmware for Arduino Mega, open-loop motion control
- [Arctos GUI](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/arctosgui): Desktop app for manual control over CAN Bus
- [CLMD Closed-Loop Motor Driver](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/CLMD-Closed-Loop-Motor-Driver): Hardware, FOC firmware, and CAN Bus protocol for closed-loop control

## Simulation & Computer Vision

- [RoboDK](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/RoboDK): Offline programming, simulation, and post processors
- [MATLAB / Simulink](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/Matlab-Simulink-FK): Forward kinematics models and simulation examples
- [Computer Vision](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics/Computer-vision): OpenCV-based object detection and pick-and-place examples

## Optional

- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/VY4c9QE5En): Community support, discussion, and build showcases
- [GitHub Organization](https://github.com/Arctos-Robotics): All repositories, issues, and contributions
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ArctosRobotics): Assembly guides and build videos