# Menlo Research open-sources Menlo SDK for connecting to and controlling the Asimov 1 humanoid robot

- Source: Reddit r/robotics
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:56:07.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/aukapqh5ghfkt72b5d3f0hadk
- Original: https://www.reddit.com/r/robotics/comments/1x4790a/menlo_sdk_is_now_opensource/

## Summary

Menlo Research announced that it has open-sourced the Menlo SDK under the Apache 2.0 license. It can be used to send motion commands to the Asimov 1 humanoid robot, read robot status, and connect cameras, microphones, and speakers.