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Openness
Our humanoids are fully programmable. Every customer gets root-level access and completely open-source software. Program your robot, customize it, build a business on top of it. You will never need our permission.
We are building American humanoids on our own terms. Tune in for updates as the work comes out of the shop.
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// Manifesto
What We Believe
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True Ownership
Your robot is yours to modify and repair. Every Steel Bot ships with a published, open-source wrist connector so you can attach any hand, gripper, or tool you need, and we hope it becomes an industry standard. We sell every part individually, include the full toolbox for repairs, and publish free repair guides and videos. Fixing your Steel Bot should be easy and affordable, forever.
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Built to Last
Planned obsolescence is a betrayal of the customer, and we will fight it with everything we have. That is why every Steel Bot carries a 100-year warranty. And because our designs are published, our parts are for sale, and our repair guides are free, your robot can be kept running for a century whether or not Steel Bot is around to help.
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Freedom to Compute
Our robots ship with capable software and intelligence that work straight out of the box. But you can always run whatever operating system, AI model, and software you choose. Open source is the best defense against a dangerous centralization of power, and the best security against espionage or unauthorized remote control.
Can an open robot be misused? Yes, like any general-purpose tool, from the personal computer to the pickup truck. Responsibility for misuse lies with those who misuse. A world of open, transparent, widely distributed robots is far safer than a world where a handful of companies control every machine.
Affordable, programmable, modifiable humanoids, built with exemplary quality and running open-source intelligence, are the best way to advance the American robotics ecosystem and secure a flourishing future for ourselves and our children.