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AgileX PiPER & PiPER X 6-DOF Robotic Arm, 1.5kg Payload, CAN, ROS1/ROS2 Python for Research

AgileX PiPER & PiPER X 6-DOF Robotic Arm, 1.5kg Payload, CAN, ROS1/ROS2 Python for Research

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Overview

AgileX PiPER is a 6-DOF robotic arm designed for precise manipulation tasks, with an integrated controller and CAN communication. Two variants are provided in the specifications: PiPER and PiPER X. The series supports drag teaching, offline trajectory, API, and PC-based programming, and can be controlled via a Python API with support for both ROS1 and ROS2.

Key Features

  • 6-DOF structure with joints labeled J2 Motor, J3 Motor, J4 Motor, J5 Motor, J6 Motor
  • Payload: 1.5 kg
  • Repeatability: 0.1 mm (specification: ±0.1 mm)
  • Reach: 626 mm (PiPER) / 669.59 mm (PiPER X)
  • Harsh environment adaptability: designed to operate from -20°C to 50°C
  • Open source support: Python API control; supports ROS1 and ROS2
  • PiPER-X positioning: developer-friendly 6-DoF robotic arm for manipulation research; “highly agile wrist” and “desktop teaching” are highlighted
  • User interface: tablet-based interface is described for building and controlling applications

Applications

  • Humanoid Robots
  • Robotic Arms
  • Exoskeletons
  • Quadruped Robots
  • AGV Vehicles
  • ARU Robots

Specifications

Parameter PiPER X PiPER
Model PiPER X PiPER
DOF 6 6
Payload 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Weight 4.5 kg 4.2 kg
Repeatability ±0.1 mm ±0.1 mm
Reach 669.59 mm 626 mm
Input voltage DC 24 V DC 24 V
Material Aluminum & Plastic housing Aluminum alloy body, polymer shell
Controller Integrated Integrated
Communication CAN CAN
Programming Drag teaching / offline trajectory / API / PC Drag teaching / offline trajectory / API / PC
External Interface Power ×1, CAN ×1 Power ×1, CAN ×1
Base installation dimensions 70 mm × 70 mm × M5 × 4 70 mm × 70 mm × M5 × 4

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Key specs for AgileX PiPER 6-DOF robot arm: 1.5 kg payload, 626 mm reach, 0.1 mm repeatability

PiPER combines a compact 6‑DOF arm with 1.5 kg payload, 626 mm reach, and ±0.1 mm repeatability for precise manipulation.

PiPER by AgileX Robotics product description header highlighting precision, speed, and adaptability

Built for precision, speed, and adaptability, PiPER is designed to fit neatly into lab and desktop workflows.

AgileX PiPER & PiPER X 6-DOF robot arm joint layout labeling J2–J6 motors on the arm

A clear 6‑DOF joint layout simplifies integration and debugging when developing motion and control algorithms.

Text slide: Lightweight and stable payload, supports a stable 1.5 kg payload while maintaining agility

Despite its lightweight build, the arm is engineered to handle a stable 1.5 kg payload while staying agile.

Text slide: Precision control with advanced joint motors and path planning for smooth, detailed tasks

Precision control and smooth path planning help deliver consistent motion for detailed tasks and repeatable experiments.

Text slide: Harsh environment adaptability, designed to operate from -20°C to 50°C

Operation from -20°C to 50°C supports deployments that need reliable motion in tougher temperature ranges.

PiPER robotic arm mounted on a work surface, split-view with a tinted overlay highlighting the wrist/end effector

A compact footprint and tidy cabling make PiPER easy to mount on benches, fixtures, or mobile platforms.

Text slide: Intuitive user interface with a modern tablet-based interface for building and controlling applications

A tablet-style interface streamlines setup and day-to-day control for rapid prototyping.

Developer using a laptop to control a desktop PiPER robot arm with a 3D visualization and trajectory interface

PC-based workflows support interactive control and visualization during development and testing.

Text slide: Open source support—Python API control and compatibility with ROS1 and ROS2

Use a Python API and integrate into ROS1 or ROS2 stacks to fit common robotics research pipelines.

AgileX PiPER robotic arm with support icons for ROS, ROS2, and Python integration

Software support for Python, ROS, and ROS2 helps teams move from demos to research-grade integration faster.

Application collage of PiPER robotic arm performing tasks in sports, lab, and desktop test environments

Suitable for a wide range of manipulation scenarios, from lab prototyping to application-focused demos.

PiPER reach diagram with workspace arc and dimensions including 626.7 mm reach measurement

Workspace and reach geometry help plan fixtures, safety clearance, and end-effector placement.

Key specs for PiPER X: 1.5 kg payload, 669 mm reach, 0.1 mm repeatability

PiPER X extends reach to 669 mm while maintaining 1.5 kg payload and ±0.1 mm repeatability.

Text slide: PiPER-X flexible arm motion with a highly agile wrist and desktop teaching

PiPER X emphasizes a highly agile wrist and desktop teaching to speed up iteration on complex motion tasks.

AgileX PiPER X 6-DOF robot arm product hero on a studio background with PiPER-X branding

PiPER X pairs a lightweight 6‑DOF structure with developer-friendly tooling for manipulation research and benchmarking.

Text slide: Precision motion, repeatable results for consistent trajectories and reliable positioning across cycles

Repeatable trajectories support benchmarking, regression testing, and research experiments that depend on consistency.

Text slide: Host software teaching and easy replay for recording poses/trajectories and replaying consistently

Host-software teaching and motion replay make it easy to capture key poses and reuse trajectories across runs.

AgileX PiPER robotic arm on a mounted base, with a small software view inset on a checkerboard grid

The AgileX PiPER robot arm mounts to a flat base for stable benchtop setups and controlled joint movement.

Text banner for AgileX PiPER/PiPER-X 6-DOF robot: ROS/SDK control, developer-ready with SDK/API workflows

AgileX PiPER and PiPER-X support ROS workflows and an SDK/API for custom development, from motion commands to task scripts.

AgileX PiPER 6-DOF robot arm end effector fitted with a screwdriver tool for precision manipulation

The PiPER 6-DOF robot arm can be equipped with a screwdriver-style end tool for small assembly and fastening tasks.

Banner text reading “Agile Wrist, Flexible Motion” describing rapid orientation changes for insertion and alignment tasks

The agile wrist supports rapid orientation changes and multi-angle manipulation for insertion, alignment, and tight-space tasks.

AgileX PiPER 6-DOF robotic arm on a base with articulated joints and a front-mounted tool head

The AgileX PiPER 6-DOF robot arm features an articulated jointed design on a stable base with a front-mounted tool head.

Dimensioned side-view drawing of AgileX PiPER 6-DOF robot arm with 669.59 mm reach and joint angle ranges.

AgileX PiPER & PiPER X 6-DOF robot arm dimensions and joint angle ranges help plan workspace clearance and mounting.