Dropbear-OSS
Dropbear-OSS is the fully open-source community build of the Dropbear humanoid. Every component — from CAD files to firmware to trained policies — is open and available for anyone to build, modify, and contribute to.
OSS vs Standard Dropbear
| Feature | Dropbear (Buy) | Dropbear-OSS (Build) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,999 assembled | $1,500–3,000 in parts |
| Assembly | Pre-assembled, tested | Self-built (8–12 weekends) |
| CAD Files | Included | Open on GitHub |
| Firmware | Pre-flashed | Open source, self-flash |
| Customization | Configurable options | Fully modifiable |
| Support | Direct from Hyperspawn | Community + Discord |
Getting Started
The easiest way to start an OSS build is through the Hyperspawn Platform:
- Workshop Onboarding — calibrate your build based on skills, budget, and available tools
- AI Sourcing Agent — finds the best prices on all 126 BOM parts from global vendors
- Print Planner — optimizes plate layouts for your specific printer
- Step-by-step Assembly — guided build instructions with video and digital twin rehearsal
Contributing
Dropbear-OSS thrives on community contributions. Ways to contribute:
- Hardware — improve CAD designs, optimize print profiles, test materials
- Firmware — add features to the ESP32 firmware, improve motor control
- Software — contribute to ROS 2 packages, simulation environments, or the web platform
- Skills — train and publish new behaviors to the Skills Marketplace
- Documentation — improve guides, translate to other languages, create tutorials