Genie 3 — A New Frontier for World Models
Google DeepMind's latest tool generates interactive, playable environments from text prompts for training embodied agents. The technology enables faster iteration in sim-to-real pipelines beyond traditional static datasets.
Key Features: - Text-to-environment generation - Interactive, playable simulations - Support for embodied agent training - Faster sim-to-real development cycles
ROS 2 Project Builder (CLI)
An interactive command-line interface by Madwesh J Devadiga that auto-generates publishers, subscribers, services, and actions in Python or C++.
Features: - Auto-generates ROS 2 boilerplate code - Supports Python and C++ - QoS presets included - Reduces initial project setup overhead
GitHub: https://github.com/Madwesh-india/ros2-project-builder
OpenArm — Open-Source Humanoid Robot Arm
A 7-DOF compliant, backdrivable humanoid arm with bilateral force feedback and gravity compensation. Available in single or bimanual configurations, designed for contact-rich teleoperation and learning applications.
Key Features: - 7 degrees of freedom - Compliant, backdrivable joints for safe human interaction - Bilateral force feedback - Gravity compensation - Compatible with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, and MuJoCo
Applications: - Demonstrations and data collection - Assembly tasks - Adaptive handovers - Sim-to-real workflows
Website: https://openarm.dev/
LeRobot-ROS Integration
Yifei Cheng created a ROS 2 bridge connecting any ros2_control/MoveIt-compatible arm to Hugging Face's LeRobot ecosystem, enabling unified workflows from teleoperation through policy deployment.
Features: - Connects ROS 2 arms to LeRobot ecosystem - Supports ros2_control and MoveIt - Unified workflow: teleoperation → training → deployment - Works in simulation and real hardware
GitHub: https://github.com/ycheng517/lerobot-ros
Unitree Budget Humanoid
A new entry-level biped priced around $6,000 targets education, hobby research, and experiments, democratizing access to humanoid robotics work.