Thomas Unise
LimX Dynamics has introduced the TRON 2, a highly adaptable embodied AI platform designed for both research laboratories and industrial applications. This innovative system features a modular architecture that allows for multiple configurations to meet diverse project requirements.
Key Features and Capabilities
The TRON 2’s standout feature is its ability to transform between three distinct configurations:
- Dual-arm configuration for manipulation tasks
- Wheeled-leg configuration for all-terrain mobility and increased payload transport
- Bipedal (sole feet) configuration for specialized locomotion like stair climbing
In its dual-arm setup, each robotic arm provides seven degrees of freedom with a spherical wrist design. The arms offer a 70 cm workspace reach and can handle a combined payload of 10 kg with just 50 ms of teleoperation latency. A front-facing camera provides visual coverage for manipulation, control, and data collection tasks.
The mobility configurations offer impressive performance metrics. In wheeled-leg mode, the TRON 2 can support a 30 kg payload and includes an auto-recharging function with adaptive control for uneven terrain. The bipedal mode utilizes visual-based motion planning for navigating stairs. According to LimX, the system delivers a 100% increase in maximum payload and 80% improvement in battery capacity compared to previous iterations.
Safety and Software Integration
Safety is prioritized through active algorithmic boundaries that prevent self-collision and equipment damage. The system also features dual redundant power, automatically folding the arms into a secure position if power loss occurs.
The software stack positions TRON 2 as an integrated vision-language-action (VLA) platform with comprehensive tools for data management, including collection, cleaning, annotation, training, and inference. Developers benefit from a fully open SDK with high and low-level interfaces, supporting Python workflows and compatibility with both ROS1 and ROS2.
For development purposes, URDF files enable simulation work in platforms like NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, and Gazebo. The system comes pre-loaded with tutorials for algorithms such as ACT and Pi0.5, supported by over 1,000 real-world datasets.
Pricing and Availability
The TRON 2 is available in two educational editions: the Dual-arm configuration priced at $20,000 and the comprehensive 3-in-1 version at $25,000.
This modular platform represents a significant advancement for research laboratories seeking a flexible test bed that can be easily modified to support various modalities and projects, making it a versatile solution for robotics research and development.
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