{"product_id":"agilex-universal-master-arm","title":"AgileX Universal Master Arm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAgileX Universal Master Arm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight 6-DoF teleoperation leader arm (also called a master arm) built for real-time robot following through 6D pose mapping and IK-based motion control. At just 0.6 kg, it gives researchers, educators, and developers an affordable way to teleoperate compatible AgileX robotic arms and collect high-quality manipulation data for imitation learning and embodied AI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Master Arm is available as a left arm for left-hand users, a right arm for right-hand users, or a right and left arm bundle for dual-arm setups. It supports Python, C++, and ROS2, making it a practical \u003cstrong\u003eteleoperation leader arm\u003c\/strong\u003e for labs building data pipelines around the AgileX PiPER and NERO robotic arms. Third-party robot arms can also be integrated by adapting the robot model, IK solver, and control interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 6-DoF teleoperation leader arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatency: 0.1 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition accuracy: ±5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible follower arms: AgileX PiPER and AgileX NERO (third-party arms with integration work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware: Python, C++, ROS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1-year InDro warranty and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT APPLICATIONS IS THE UNIVERSAL MASTER ARM BUILT FOR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeader-Follower Teleoperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive a compatible AgileX follower arm in real time using intuitive handle-based control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobot Learning \u0026amp; Data Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capture high-quality demonstration data for imitation learning, ACT, and diffusion-policy pipelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An accessible, low-cost entry point for teaching robot kinematics, teleoperation, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResearch:\u003c\/strong\u003e A flexible platform for secondary development in manipulation, control, and embodied AI research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bench-test motion strategies and control algorithms before deploying to a full robotic arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW DOES THE AGILEX UNIVERSAL MASTER ARM WORK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leader arm is the input device in a leader-follower teleoperation setup. The operator moves the leader arm by hand, and a follower arm reproduces that motion. The AgileX Universal Master Arm uses a 6-DoF mechanical linkage with a handle that rotates through ±180°, so the operator can move it like a natural extension of their hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnboard 16-bit encoders track joint motion with ±1° angular accuracy and stream 6D pose data over a USB Type-C interface with 0.1 ms latency. That pose data drives an inverse-kinematics (IK) motion-mapping pipeline, which translates the operator's hand movements into joint or Cartesian commands for a follower robot. The result is ±5 mm position accuracy across a 505 mm hemispherical workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eADVANTAGES \u0026amp; FEATURES OF THE AGILEX UNIVERSAL MASTER ARM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Deployment \u0026amp; Low Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to secondary development, prototyping, and research without the overhead of a full teleoperation rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Lightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 0.6 kg, easy to mount, handle, and integrate into existing setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Latency 6D Pose Mapping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 ms latency with 16-bit encoder resolution for smooth, responsive teleoperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Safety Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable motion boundaries to protect operators and equipment during teleoperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Data Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-built for capturing clean 6-DoF demonstration data for robot learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollower Arm Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with the AgileX PiPER (6-DoF) and AgileX NERO (7-DoF) robotic arms. Third-party arms can be integrated by adapting the robot model, IK solver, and control interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Framework Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native Python, C++, and ROS2 compatibility for integration into existing robotics stacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Year InDro Warranty and Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAGILEX UNIVERSAL MASTER ARM SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDegrees of Freedom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e6 DoF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eReach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e415 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHandle Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e±180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e0.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWorkspace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e505 mm (hemispherical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLatency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e0.1 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e260 × 110 × 145 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eJoint Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ1: ±145°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ2: 0~180°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ3: 0~170°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ4\/J5\/J6: ±135°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eDC 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEncoder Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e16-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eUSB Type-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAngular Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e±1°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePosition Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e±5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSoftware Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003ePython, C++, ROS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eSide-specific left\/right arm (not cross-controllable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAvailable Versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eRight arm, left arm, right and left arm bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompatible Follower Arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eAgileX PiPER, AgileX NERO. Third-party arms can be integrated by adapting the robot model, IK solver, and control interface.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e1-year InDro warranty and support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAGILEX UNIVERSAL MASTER ARM TECHNICAL DRAWING \u0026amp; JOINTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/9080\/7986\/files\/AgileX_Universal_Master_Arm_-_Technical_drawing_and_Joints.webp?v=1792677848\" alt=\"AgileX Universal Master Arm - Technical Drawing and Joints Numbers\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the AgileX Universal Master Arm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe AgileX Universal Master Arm is a 6-DoF teleoperation leader arm used for data collection, robot learning research, and controlling compatible follower robots in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is a teleoperation leader arm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eA teleoperation leader arm (also called a master arm) is a hand-operated arm that sends the operator's motion to a follower robot arm, which reproduces it in real time. It is also a practical tool for recording demonstration data for imitation learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much does the AgileX Universal Master Arm cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eA single left or right Universal Master Arm costs $700 USD. The right and left arm bundle costs $1,300 USD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich follower arms work with the Universal Master Arm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt works with robotic arms from AgileX Robotics, including the 7-DoF AgileX NERO and the 6-DoF AgileX PiPER. Third-party arms can be integrated by adapting the robot model, IK solver, and control interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDo I need both a left and right Universal Master Arm for bimanual teleoperation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes, for two-handed setups. The left and right arms are side-specific and cannot be cross-controlled, so each hand needs its matching arm. The right and left arm bundle covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs the Universal Master Arm suitable for education and research labs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. At 0.6 kg and with a low-cost, rapid-deployment design, it suits university labs, secondary development, and teaching robot teleoperation and kinematics without the cost of a full robotic arm setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAGILEX UNIVERSAL MASTER ARM RELEVANT RESOURCES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/9080\/7986\/files\/AgileX_Universal_Master_Arm_Brochure.pdf?v=1792162384\" title=\"AgileX Universal Master Arm Brochure (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgileX Universal Master Arm Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/9080\/7986\/files\/AgileX_Six-Axis_Universal_Master_Arm_User_Manual.pdf?v=1792162275\" title=\"AgileX Six-Axis Universal Master Arm User Manual (PDF)\"\u003eUniversal Master Arm User Manual - 6 Axis (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions? Need a quote?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #f47c20; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 30px; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px; border: none;\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCOMPATIBLE FOLLOWER ARMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AgileX Universal Master Arm pairs with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/piper\" title=\"AgileX PiPER Robotic Arm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgileX PiPER robotic arm\u003c\/a\u003e (6-DoF) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/agilex-nero\" title=\"AgileX NERO Robotic Arm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgileX NERO robotic arm\u003c\/a\u003e (7-DoF). Third-party robot arms can also be paired with the Universal Master Arm by adapting the robot model, IK solver, and control interface. 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