Meka M1 - Robot Details, Use Case and Specifications

Meka M1

Meka Robotics’ M1 is a 160 cm mobile manipulator with compliant arms, dexterous hands, omnidirectional base, and advanced sensing, designed for human-robot collaboration research.

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Made by

Software Type

Closed Source

Software Package

Ubuntu Linux OS with ROS middleware. RTAI real-time extensions for control. Meka M3 software stack for robot operation. Kinematics and dynamics libraries (KDL).

Actuators

Series elastic actuators providing torque control and compliance at each joint for safe and precise manipulation.

Compiute

Three 2.5 GHz Intel Core2 Duo processors handling real-time control, sensor processing, and AI algorithms.

Sensors

High-resolution and 3D cameras in the head. Joint torque and angle sensors. Optional additional sensor suites.

Max Op. time

mins

Pricing

Not provided.

Robot Brief

The Meka M1 is a mobile manipulation platform developed by Meka Robotics, designed to assist and collaborate with humans in research and industrial environments. Introduced in 2011, M1 features a holonomic wheeled base for omnidirectional mobility, a torso with an adjustable height, an expressive humanoid head, and compliant arms with dexterous hands. The robot emphasizes compliant force control with series elastic actuators at each joint, enabling safe interaction with humans and delicate object manipulation. It is equipped with high-resolution and 3D cameras in the head for environmental perception, along with joint torque and angle sensors. The M1 runs on Ubuntu Linux with ROS and real-time extensions, supporting rapid experimentation and development. Its design was inspired by the Georgia Tech robot Cody and focuses on mobility, dexterity, and compliant force control for human-centered robotics research.

Use Cases

M1 performs mobile manipulation tasks such as lifting, carrying, and interacting with objects in human environments. It supports research in human-robot collaboration, compliant control, and mobile manipulation, providing a customizable platform for developing advanced robotics applications.

Industries

Research and Development
Human-Robot Interaction Studies
Industrial Automation
Robotics Education

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Specifications

Length

670

Width

460

Height (ResT)

Height (Stand)

1600

Height (Min)

Height (Max)

Weight (With Batt.)

165

Weight (NO Batt.)

Max Step Height

Max Slope

+/-

Op. Temp (min)

°C

Op. Temp (Max)

°C

Ingress Rating

No items found.

Intro

M1 stands 160 cm tall, weighs 165 kg, and features a holonomic omnidirectional wheeled base for smooth mobility at speeds up to 3.6 km/h. It has two 7-DOF compliant arms with series elastic actuators, 5-DOF hands, and a 9-DOF expressive head equipped with high-resolution and 3D cameras. The torso height is adjustable to adapt to various tasks. The robot’s body is constructed from machined aluminum and sheet metal for durability. It uses three Intel Core2 Duo processors for computation and runs Ubuntu Linux with ROS and RTAI for real-time control.

Connectivity

High-resolution and 3D cameras.
Joint torque and angle sensors.
Wireless and wired communication interfaces.
Compatible with ROS ecosystem.

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Capabilities

Holonomic omnidirectional mobility at 3.6 km/h.
33 degrees of freedom: arms (7 DOF each), hands (5 DOF each), head (9 DOF).
Compliant force control via series elastic actuators.
High-resolution and 3D vision for environment perception.
Adjustable torso height for task flexibility.
Real-time control with ROS and RTAI.

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