Seeed Studio reBot Arm B601-DM – 6+1 DoF Open-Source Robotic Arm| 1.5 kg Payload | 767 mm Reach

Seeed Studio reBot Arm B601-DM – Open-Source Robotic Arm for Embodied AI & Robotics Research

The Seeed Studio reBot Arm B601-DM is a fully open-source, pre-assembled robotic arm designed for embodied AI development, teleoperation, imitation learning, and robotic manipulation research.

Featuring 6+1 degrees of freedom, high-performance Damiao actuators, a 767 mm maximum reach, and ±0.2 mm repeatability, the reBot Arm B601-DM delivers a powerful and accessible platform for researchers, universities, robotics developers, and AI engineers.

Its compatibility with ROS1, ROS2, Hugging Face LeRobot, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MoveIt, and Python makes it suitable for developing, training, and validating intelligent robotic manipulation systems.

Key Features

• 6+1 Degrees of Freedom: Six-axis robotic arm with an additional gripper degree of freedom for flexible manipulation.

• Fully Open-Source Design: Open-source hardware and software resources, including mechanical drawings, bill of materials (BOM), algorithms, and code.

• High-Performance Damiao Motors: Equipped with three DM-J4340P-2EC and four DM-J4310-2EC actuators for precise and stable motion.

• 767 mm Maximum Reach: Extended workspace for object manipulation, robotic research, and automation prototyping.

• 1.5 kg Payload: Supports manipulation tasks within the manufacturer's specified payload conditions.

• ±0.2 mm Repeatability: Enables precise and consistent robotic positioning.

• AI Framework Compatibility: Supports ROS1/ROS2, MoveIt, LeRobot, Isaac Sim, Pinocchio, and Python.

• Pre-Assembled and Ready for Development: Minimizes mechanical assembly requirements and accelerates research and experimentation.

• SenseCraft Robotics Integration: Guided device setup, calibration checks, teleoperation checks, cloud-based AI training, and local model validation.

Applications

Embodied AI & Imitation Learning

Develop robotic manipulation policies using Hugging Face LeRobot and other AI robotics frameworks. Collect demonstration data, train policies, and test learned robotic behaviors.

Teleoperation & Remote Manipulation

Build human-in-the-loop robotic systems for remote object handling, data collection, and manipulation experiments.

Robotics Education & Research

An open-source development platform for universities, research laboratories, and engineering teams studying motion planning, robot control, and AI-driven automation.

Assistive Robotics & Automation

Prototype pick-and-place operations, household assistance, and intelligent object manipulation for real-world environments.

Precision Manipulation & Inspection

Explore robotic inspection, sample handling, and precision manipulation applications in constrained environments.

What's Included

• 1 × Pre-assembled reBot Arm B601-DM with gripper

• 1 × Hex key wrench set

• 1 × Mouse pad

• 1 × DAMIAO USB-CAN driver board

• 1 × XT30 2+2 power separation board

• 1 × USB cable

• Power Supply

Software & Development Resources

The reBot Arm B601-DM integrates with widely used open-source robotics tools, supporting motion planning, robotic simulation, teleoperation, and AI policy development.

Developers can use the SenseCraft Robotics platform for guided setup, device pairing, calibration checks, data collection workflows, cloud-powered AI training, and local model validation.

Platform Download:

https://www.seeedstudio.com/reBot-Arm-B601-DM-p-6740.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the reBot Arm B601-DM open source?

Yes. It provides open-source hardware and software resources, including mechanical drawings, BOM information, algorithms, and software.

Does the reBot Arm support ROS2 and LeRobot?

Yes. The arm supports ROS1, ROS2, Hugging Face LeRobot, Isaac Sim, MoveIt, Python, and Pinocchio.

Does the robotic arm come assembled?

Yes. The B601-DM is delivered pre-assembled with its gripper.

What is the payload capacity?

The rated payload is 1.5 kg without the gripper, with operation at 70% reach recommended by the manufacturer.

Is a power supply included?

No. This configuration requires a separately purchased DC 24V, 10A power supply.

Document: 

• Datasheet
• Github