The Mercury X1 is a versatile, mobile wheeled full-humanoid robot developed by Elephant Robotics. Combining the upper-body architecture of the Mercury B1 semi-humanoid robot with a high-sensing, high-performance mobile base, it offers a total of 19 Degrees of Freedom (DOF).
Powered by an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano SUPER (8GB) main controller, Mercury X1 brings together dual 7-DOF arms, head articulation, multimodal sensing, and mobile navigation into a single platform—making it ideal for embodied AI data collection, autonomous navigation research, commercial service automation, and advanced robotics education.
Key Applications and Functions
- Embodied AI and Autonomous Mobile Manipulation: Combines dual-arm manipulation with mobile AGV navigation for complex tasks such as mobile pick-and-place, intelligent logistics, and indoor delivery.
- Autonomous Navigation and SLAM: Equipped with LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, and 2D vision for real-time 3D SLAM mapping, dynamic obstacle avoidance, and precise path planning.
- Exoskeleton and VR Teleoperation: Pairs with the myController S570 wearable exoskeleton for 1:1 motion replication or VR headsets (such as Meta Quest 3) for low-latency remote control in dangerous environments.
- Commercial and Service Tasks: Capable of mobile service applications, including coffee making, laboratory sample handling, reception work, and interactive displays.
- Multimodal Machine Intelligence: Supports LLM/ChatGPT integration, voice command processing via a linear microphone array, and custom facial expressions on the 9-inch head touchscreen.
Technical Specifications and Parameters
- Degrees of Freedom (DOF): 19 total (Dual 7-DOF Arms + Head/Body joints + Mobile Base)
- Main Controller: NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano SUPER (8GB RAM)
- Joint Modules: Powered by self-developed "Power Spring" Harmonic Modules with 19-bit high-resolution encoders
- Mobile Base Propulsion: Direct Drive Motors providing a max speed of 1.2 m/s
- Obstacle & Incline Handling: Max obstacle climbing height of 2 cm, max climbing angle of 15 degrees
- Sensors (Base & Body): High-performance LiDAR, Ultrasonic Sensors, 2D/3D Vision Cameras, and a built-in HD Linear Microphone Array
- Head Display: 9-inch High-Definition LCD Touchscreen (supports multi-point control and customizable facial expressions)
- Structure & Shell Material: Lightweight carbon fiber composite body for optimal agility and durability
- Battery Life: Up to 8 hours of continuous operation on a single charge
Software, Programming and Control Options
Mercury X1 offers a fully open-source software and simulation ecosystem built for mobile manipulation.
Programming & Development Support
- Visual Programming: myBlockly with dual editing columns for fast parallel motion control of both arms and base commands.
- API & Libraries: Native Python API (pymycobot) and C++ API (Mercury) for fine-grained joint, end-effector, and drive motor control.
- ROS & Simulation Frameworks: Native support for ROS, ROS2, MoveIt, Gazebo, and MuJoCo for autonomous navigation, path planning, and dual-arm trajectory simulations.
- Built-in Intelligent Algorithms: Integrated with 7 motion, dynamic, and vibration-suppression algorithms for smooth, stable operation during mobile movement.
Official Management Tool: myStudio
myStudio serves as the primary one-stop software platform for Mercury X1. It handles:
- Firmware updates
- Video tutorial access
- Maintenance, repair guides, and Q and A resources
Compatible Accessories
- Teleoperation Hardware: myController S570 Wearable Exoskeleton Controller, Meta Quest VR systems
- End Effectors: Adaptive Grippers, Parallel Grippers, Suction Pumps, Dexterous Hands
- Vision & Sensing: 2D and 3D Camera Flanges, Laser extensions
