Om1
Modular AI runtime for robots
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What is Om1?
OM1 is the world's first open-source operating system for intelligent robots, developed by OpenMind. It is a universal, hardware-agnostic platform that allows any robot to perceive, reason, and act in real-world human environments. OM1 enables AI agents to be configured once and deployed across both digital cloud environments and physical robot hardware including quadrupeds, humanoids, wheeled robots, and drones.
Key features include plug-and-play AI model integrations with OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, and xAI; voice and vision capabilities with speech-to-text (Google ASR) and text-to-speech (Riva, ElevenLabs); autonomous navigation with real-time SLAM, LiDAR support, and Nav2 path planning; simulation support via Gazebo; and a modern React-based frontend called OM1 Avatar. The system supports standard middleware like ROS2, Zenoh, and CycloneDDS, runs on AMD64 and ARM64 architectures via Docker, and includes preconfigured agents for popular platforms like Unitree G1 humanoid, Go2, TurtleBot, and Ubtech mini humanoid.
OM1 is designed for robotics developers, researchers, enterprises building autonomous machines, and hobbyists interested in intelligent robotics. It is particularly valuable for those working on humanoid robots, mobile robots in warehouses, care facility robots, or any application requiring machines to understand and adapt to complex human environments. The open-source nature allows full control and optimization for home or workplace use.
The platform includes FABRIC, OpenMind's decentralized coordination layer that provides machine identity, trust, and the ability for robots to learn and work together like a peer-to-peer network. This enables cross-embodied collaboration and secure operation at scale across different environments and robot types.
Om1 pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
OM1 Beta is free and open-source, available now on GitHub. There is no published commercial pricing as OpenMind has not released commercial pricing tiers. The open-source license allows anyone to download, use, and contribute without proprietary lock-in. Setup guides, documentation, and community support are freely available in the documentation hub.
Om1 pros
- Open-source with no proprietary lock-in
- Hardware-agnostic - works across quadrupeds, humanoids, wheeled robots, and drones
- Plug-and-play AI model integrations (OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, xAI)
- Built-in voice capabilities with Google ASR and ElevenLabs text-to-speech
- Vision and emotion analytics support
- Real-time SLAM and LiDAR support for autonomous navigation
- Nav2 path planning included
- Gazebo simulation support for testing before hardware deployment
- Preconfigured agents for Unitree G1, Go2, TurtleBot, and Ubtech mini humanoid
- Cross-platform - runs on AMD64 and ARM64 via Docker
- Simple, modular Python architecture that is easy to maintain and debug
- Supports standard middleware (ROS2, Zenoh, CycloneDDS)
- Natural language data buses that are human-intelligible
- Easy to add new data inputs without major architecture changes
- Easy hardware support via plugins for API endpoints and robot hardware
- OM1 Avatar provides modern React-based frontend with live interface
- FABRIC decentralized coordination layer for machine identity and trust
- Can run one AI persona across cloud and physical robot hardware
Om1 cons
- Still in beta release - not production-ready
- No published commercial pricing available
- Isaac Sim simulator support still coming soon
- Requires robotics/AI development expertise to fully utilize
- May need significant optimization for specific use cases
- Limited to certain robot platforms for preconfigured agents
- Community support instead of enterprise support SLAs
- TurtleBot 3 humanoid support still in development
Frequently asked questions about Om1
What is OM1?
OM1 is the world's first open-source operating system for intelligent robots. It is a universal, hardware-agnostic platform that allows any robot to perceive, reason, and act in real-world human environments. OM1 enables AI agents to be configured once and deployed across both digital cloud environments and physical robot hardware.
What robots does OM1 support?
OM1 is hardware-agnostic and works across quadrupeds, humanoids, wheeled robots, and drones. It includes preconfigured agents for popular platforms like the Unitree G1 humanoid, Go2, TurtleBot, and Ubtech mini humanoid. The system supports both AMD64 and ARM64 architectures.
Is OM1 free to use?
Yes, OM1 Beta is free and open-source, available now on GitHub. There is no proprietary lock-in, and anyone can download, use, and contribute to the system. OpenMind has not released commercial pricing tiers.
What AI models does OM1 integrate with?
OM1 Beta offers plug-and-play support for OpenAI (including gpt-4o and gpt-5.2), Gemini, DeepSeek, xAI, Claude, and Ollama for local inference. Multiple vision language models (VLMs) are also supported through preconfigured endpoints.
How does OM1 handle voice interaction?
OM1 enables natural communication through speech-to-text using Google ASR and text-to-speech using Riva and ElevenLabs. This allows robots built on OM1 to talk to users, respond to voice commands, and provide verbal feedback.
Can I test OM1 before deploying on real hardware?
Yes, OM1 includes Gazebo simulation support for testing behaviors before deploying to physical hardware. Isaac Sim support is coming soon. This allows developers to prototype and validate their robots in simulation first.
What is FABRIC?
FABRIC is OpenMind's decentralized coordination layer that gives robotic systems identity, trust, and the ability to learn and work together. It functions like a peer-to-peer network for robots, enabling secure machine identity and powering a global network for smart systems to collaborate at scale.
Where can I get OM1 and documentation?
OM1 Beta is available now on GitHub. Setup guides, full documentation, and community support are available in OpenMind's documentation hub at docs.openmind.com. The company is based in San Francisco.
What programming language is OM1 built with?
OM1 is all Python, with independent modules that are easy to maintain, debug, and extend. It features a simple, modular architecture with human-intelligible design and natural language data buses.
What navigation capabilities does OM1 include?
OM1 provides autonomous navigation with real-time simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), LiDAR support, and Nav2 for path planning. This enables robots to navigate autonomously with obstacle avoidance and real-time mapping capabilities.