Where we’re heading

A transparent view of what’s done, what’s in motion, and what’s next.

Current focus

Ophix M1 · Tooling baseline

Preparing the first usable end-effector setup, integrating Ophix Touch, and defining the basic tooling path.

Ophix Studio · Program management + Ophix Touch communication

Advancing program flow management and stabilizing the communication path with Ophix Touch.

Ophix S1

01

Concept lock

Defined S1 as a compact, fast, high-precision desktop arm.

02

Design direction

Prioritized speed, compactness, and precision.

03

Feasibility pass

Validating key dimensions and motion limits.

04

Architecture selection

Locking motor, driver, and transmission choices.

05

Prototype baseline

First working motion prototype for tuning.

06

Design freeze

Making it reliable and kit-ready.

07

Documentation

Beginner-first build + calibration guides.

08

Launch

Public release.

Ophix M1

01

Concept lock

Defined the desktop robot direction.

02

Core architecture

Selected the motion and control approach.

03

Prototype baseline

Built a working prototype foundation to iterate from.

04

Python library

Created a Python library to control the drivers (CAN).

05

Testing & improvements

Multiple iterations with long-term testing.

06

Design lock

Finalizing the build for consistent kits.

07

Tooling baseline

Defining the first practical end-effector setup.

08

Crowdfunding start

MakerWorld crowdfunding launch.

09

Documentation

Assembly and calibration guides beginners can follow end-to-end.

10

Launch

First public release.

Ophix L1

01

Concept lock

Defined L1 as the heavy-duty robot for high-load, long-term workshop work.

02

Design direction

Focused on strength, high-load performance, and long-term use.

03

Feasibility pass

Validating key dimensions and motion limits.

04

Architecture selection

Locking motor, driver, and transmission choices.

05

Prototype baseline

First working motion prototype for tuning.

06

Design freeze

Refining for reliability and kit readiness.

07

Documentation

Beginner-first build + calibration guides.

08

Launch

Public release.

Ophix Studio

01

Concept lock

Defined the Ophix Studio product direction.

02

Communication

Built the first communication layer with the system.

03

Manual jog control

Added direct manual jog control for basic movement.

04

Manual TCP cartesian moves

Enabled manual TCP cartesian motion control.

05

Full path control

Established baseline full path execution control.

06

Program management + Ophix Touch communication

Connecting program flow management with Ophix Touch.

07

Interface

Refining the main user interface structure.

08

3D animation

Adding 3D motion preview and animation feedback.

09

Packaging and delivery

Preparing the release package and delivery flow.