# Hugging Face launches LeRobot Humanoid 3D-printed bipedal robot platform at about $2,500

- Source: Ars Technica
- Published: 2026-05-26T17:16:07.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/w4l1osflq9so892ml5v2vz216
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/05/3d-printable-humanoid-legs-let-robotics-experiments-run-wild/

## Summary

Hugging Face has released the LeRobot Humanoid full-stack project, with a pair of humanoid robot legs priced at $2,500, built from 3D-printed parts and off-the-shelf components. The release includes a bill of materials, 3D printing files, wiring documentation, assembly instructions, and software tools for calibrating and controlling the robot both on the physical body and in simulation.

## Why it matters

The original text explains the hardware cost, the open materials, and the simulation-to-real design loop, which can be used to assess the impact of a low-cost humanoid platform on research workflows.