Democratising robotics through 3D-printed innovation

Berkeley’s engineering team has unveiled a modular, open-source humanoid robot—Berkeley Humanoid Lite—designed to break down barriers to entry in robotics. Built with 3D-printed parts and off-the-shelf components, the robot offers a rare combination of affordability, accessibility, and customisability. While most commercial humanoids remain costly and proprietary, this solution brings scalable innovation to education, research, and prototyping—especially for teams without access to high-end facilities.

Its modular actuator design and durable cycloidal gearing make it not just low-cost but resilient. For engineering firms and R&D leaders, the Lite model signals a broader shift: advanced robotics is no longer confined to elite labs. The implications for workforce training, automation prototyping, and agile product development are significant.

Explore how this innovation could reshape your approach to R&D. [Read the full article]