MICO
$ 80 000
Flexiv Robotics
MICO is Flexiv Robotics’ dual-arm humanoid system, built around advanced force control for dexterous, adaptive manipulation in industrial, commercial, and research settings.
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Specifications and details:
| Availability | In production |
|---|---|
| Nationality | US |
| Website | https://flexiv.com/ |
| Degrees of freedom, overall | 14 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | N/A |
| Height [cm] | 150 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 3 |
| Strength [kg] | 10 |
| Weight [kg] | 79 |
| Runtime pr charge (hours) | N/A |
| Safe with humans | Yes |
| CPU/GPU | N/A |
| Ingress protection | IP54 |
| Camera resolution | N/A |
| Connectivity | EtherCAT, Ethernet, TCP-IP |
| Operating system | Flexiv RDK (Robotic Development Kit); Linux-based real-time control |
| LLM integration | Not native; possible via RDK/SDK integration |
| Latency glass to action | Control loop runs at 1 kHz real-time; end-to-end perception latency not published |
| Motor tech | Assumption: proprietary force-controlled actuators (Flexiv's core technology) |
| Gear tech | harmonic/strain-wave reducers |
| Main structural material | N/A |
| Number of fingers | 2-finger gripping claws |
| Main market | Industrial Manufacturing, logistics, Research |
| Color | White, Blue, Grey |
| Manufacturer | Flexiv Robotics |
Description
Flexiv Robotics built MICO as a full-upper-body humanoid system that brings genuine dexterity to real-world work. The platform pairs two seven-axis arms with the company’s signature force-control technology, so the robot feels its way through tasks rather than simply following rigid paths. This force-first approach sets MICO apart, because it lets the system handle delicate contact and variable objects with a confidence that traditional position-controlled robots rarely match. Engineers designed it for industrial, commercial, and research settings where adaptability matters more than raw speed.
What makes MICO compelling is how it combines strength with sensitivity. Each arm carries a meaningful payload, yet the system still senses tiny forces and repeats movements with sub-millimeter precision. Consequently, operators can deploy it for assembly, handling, and inspection without constantly reprogramming it for every new part. The robot adapts to its environment instead of demanding that the environment adapt to it. Flexiv built its reputation on this exact capability, and MICO extends that philosophy into a humanoid form factor.
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Beyond the hardware, MICO leans heavily on Flexiv’s software ecosystem and its RDK control interface. Developers connect through a real-time control layer, and they can build sophisticated behaviors on top of the platform’s force-sensing foundation. Because the system exposes both real-time and non-real-time control, teams can prototype quickly and then deploy production-grade routines on the same machine. This flexibility appeals to manufacturers and labs alike, since it shortens the path from idea to working application.
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Flexiv positions MICO as a bridge between fixed industrial arms and the more experimental legged humanoids entering the market. The robot focuses on what upper-body manipulation does well: gripping, sorting, assembling, and handling objects with care. While it does not walk or run, it delivers reliable dexterity where it counts, and it does so with safety features that let it share space with people. For businesses that need capable hands rather than mobile legs, MICO offers a practical and intelligent answer.
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