ROBOTIS introduces OpenMANIPULATOR at ROSCon 2017
ROBOTIS introduced OpenMANIPULATOR as a full open robot platform at ROSCon 2017.

Evidence notes
- ROBOTIS introduced OpenMANIPULATOR at ROSCon 2017 on September 21, 2017.
- ROBOTIS presented OpenMANIPULATOR as a full open robot platform.
- The milestone connected OpenMANIPULATOR-X to the ROS developer ecosystem.
Company context
Develops actuator systems, control platforms, and modular robotics kits, best known for its DYNAMIXEL smart servos used across research, education, and commercial robotics. The company also builds complete robotic platforms including humanoid and mobile robots, primarily as development and ecosystem tools.