AgileX Robotics Timeline

Events

• 2026-03-20 - Demonstration - PiPER robotic arm integrated with TRON 1 autonomous cleaning robot - • AgileX Robotics' PiPER robotic arm was integrated with LimX Dynamics' TRON 1 autonomous cleaning robot. • The combined system performed fully autonomous cleaning operations. • This integration was announced on March 20, 2026. - source: www6.twstalker.com
• 2026-03-20 - Product Launch - AgileX Robotics announces Pika Pro platform for ego-centric embodied-AI perception - AgileX introduced Pika Pro as an egocentric perception platform for embodied-AI data collection. The system records robot-view sensor data for training and evaluating manipulation models. - source: x.com
• 2026-03-11 - Capability - AgileX publishes NERO MoveIt 2 control workflow - AgileX published a MoveIt 2 workflow for controlling the seven-degree-of-freedom NERO arm. The guide covers motion planning and execution through the ROS 2 manipulation stack. - source: discourse.openrobotics.org
• 2026-03-02 - Demonstration - AgileX demonstrates NERO robotic arm control with OpenClaw - AgileX demonstrated NERO robotic-arm control through an OpenClaw-compatible agent workflow. The example connected natural-language task execution with arm planning and control. - source: hackster.io
• 2025-12-01 - Product Launch - AgileX Robotics Launches Pika Data Collection Kit - • AgileX Robotics launched the Pika data collection kit on December 1, 2025. • The kit includes a robotic gripper (Pika Gripper), a handheld sensor unit (Pika Sense), and two positioning stations (Pika Station x2). • TechShare Co., Ltd. began exclusive… - source: tokyo-beauty.jp
• 2025-11-18 - Research Publication - Safe-ROS paper demonstrates safety-critical inspection on AgileX Scout Mini - Safe-ROS proposes an architecture for autonomous robots in safety-critical domains using formally verifiable Safety Instrumented Functions. The paper demonstrates Safe-ROS on an AgileX Scout Mini performing autonomous inspection in a nuclear environment. - source: arxiv.org
• 2025-09-21 - Research Publication - Event-based visual teach-and-repeat paper validates navigation on AgileX Scout Mini - The paper presents event-based visual teach-and-repeat using fast Fourier-domain cross-correlation for navigation. Experiments mount a Prophesee EVK4 HD event camera on an AgileX Scout Mini and report autonomous navigation across more than 3,000 meters of… - source: arxiv.org
• 2025-08-14 - Demonstration - AgileX Robotics' PiPER Arm and Chius Hand Demonstrate Human-Like Lab Precision - • AgileX Robotics showcased a robotic system combining the PiPER arm and Chius hand, performing intricate laboratory tasks with human-like ... • The demonstration included pipetting, handling test tubes, and opening and closing flasks, all executed with… - source: rudebaguette.com
• 2025-07-31 - Research Publication - PiPER robotic arm validated UniVLA framework - • AgileX Robotics' PiPER 6-DOF robotic arm was utilized to validate UniVLA, a cross-morphology policy learning framework developed by the U... • The validation involved real-world tasks such as storing a screwdriver, cleaning a cutting board, folding a towel… - source: discourse.openrobotics.org
• 2025-07-22 - Demonstration - AgileX Robotics brings PiPER and LIMO hands-on tracks to 2025 ROS Summer School - The event supports AgileX's developer and education platform positioning for ROS-based robotics training. The tracks focused on practical skills in robot navigation and mobile manipulation. - source: discourse.openrobotics.org
• 2025-04-30 - Research Publication - SimPRIVE paper validates virtual-environment interaction with AgileX Scout Mini - SimPRIVE is a simulation framework for physical robot interaction with virtual environments. The framework is validated by testing a reinforcement-learning obstacle-avoidance agent on an AgileX Scout Mini rover in a virtual office environment. - source: arxiv.org
• 2025-03-07 - Product Launch - AgileX Robotics introduces Pika data collector for embodied intelligence - AgileX introduced Pika as a portable data collector for embodied-intelligence development. The platform captures egocentric demonstrations used to train robot perception and manipulation policies. - source: discourse.openrobotics.org
• 2022-04-11 - Product Launch - AgileX launches ROS 2 EDU navigation kits on SCOUT MINI - The kits combined ROS 2 Foxy with a SCOUT MINI mobile base. The Pro configuration included lidar, an inertial measurement unit and a depth camera. The software stack supported NAV 2, Gazebo 11, mapping and indoor navigation work. - source: global.agilex.ai
• 2021-11-03 - Product Launch - AgileX launches BUNKER Pro tracked unmanned-driving chassis - The chassis was introduced with IP67 protection against dust and water. AgileX positioned it for inspection, exploration, transport and other outdoor robotics work. The tracked platform was designed for terrain including mud, puddles and steep grades. - source: global.agilex.ai
• 2021-08-16 - Product Launch - AgileX launches configurable mobile-manipulator development platform - The platform supported AUBO-i5 or xArm6 arms as configurable options rather than standard equipment. Compatible bases included BUNKER, SCOUT 2.0, HUNTER 2.0 and RANGER MINI chassis. AgileX positioned the system for mobile-manipulation research and industrial… - source: global.agilex.ai