SVRC Robotics Platforms
Modular. Fast to deploy. Built for data and scale. One platform family — from data collection to real-world deployment.
Built to Scale
At Silicon Valley Robotics Center, we design modular robotic platforms for teams developing learning-based systems—from early data collection to large-scale model training and real-world deployment.
All SVRC platforms share the same principles: modular by design, fast to deploy, data-first architecture, and built to scale from prototype to production.
Modular
Interchangeable arms, end-effectors, sensors. Configure today, expand tomorrow.
Fast Deploy
Same-day pickup, priority fulfillment. From purchase to experimentation in days.
Data-First
Structured, learning-ready capture. Episode-based, time-aligned, multimodal.
Scalable
Single robot to fleet. Consistent hardware and schemas across systems.
One Family, Five Platforms
| Platform | Form Factor | Mobility | Primary Use | Data Collection | Learning Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 (OpenArm) | Fixed-base arm | — | Manipulation research | ||
| A1 Mini (Mobile Aloha) | Compact arm | — | Teleoperation & imitation learning | ||
| W1 | Wheeled mobile manipulator | ✓ | Mobile manipulation & autonomy | ||
| P1 | 4WD mobile base | ✓ | Navigation & system integration | ||
| T1 | Wearable tactile glove | — | Human-in-the-loop input |
How Each Platform Fits
A1 — Fixed Manipulation Foundation
Stable, fixed-base manipulation. Ideal for controlled experiments. High repeatability for dataset consistency.
OpenArm →A1 Mini — Rapid Data Collection
ALOHA-style teleoperation. Fastest path to human demonstration data. Same-day pickup for select configurations.
Mobile Aloha →W1 — Learning at Deployment Scale
Combines mobility and manipulation. Enables real-world RL beyond the lab. Long-horizon autonomy testing.
W1 Mobile Manipulator →P1 — Mobility Backbone
Four-wheel-drive platform. Supports custom payloads and arms. Scales navigation and autonomy development.
P1 Platform →T1 — Human Signal Interface
Captures tactile and motion signals. Bridges human intent and robot action. Enhances teleoperation data quality.
T1 Tactile Glove →How Teams Scale Across Platforms
Most teams follow a natural progression:
- Start with A1 or A1 Mini — Collect high-quality manipulation and teleoperation data.
- Add T1 — Improve contact fidelity and human signal capture.
- Move to W1 or P1 — Scale training to mobile, real-world environments.
This modular approach allows teams to scale hardware only when models are ready, minimizing cost and friction.