Menlo Research
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Menlo Research
@menloresearch.bsky.social
Menlo is an open R&D lab building the brain for robots.

Website: https://menlo.ai/
Community: https://discord.gg/Exe46xPMbK
The hips use a F.A.R. layout: Flexion, Abduction, Rotation. All actuators line up on one plane. It's a clean way to explore stride, balance, and motion efficiency.
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We keep the core frame flexible so we can change the form or control setup easily. Nothing here is final, it's a testbed that evolves as we do.
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
It's less about perfect structure and more about learning what works. We're tweaking joints, testing control, breaking parts, and fixing them the next day. Every version walks a bit differently.
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
To run it locally:

- Install Jan Beta: jan.ai/docs/deskto...
- Download Jan-nano in Jan Hub
- Settings -> MCP, enable MCP and add your Serper API key for web tools
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June 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM