MKRBOX · Concept

The MKRBOX idea

MKRBOX is a modular 1 m² footprint workcell with a ~1 m³ kinematic reach envelope. It is designed to assemble parts and run experiments within its installed modules and tool library — sim first, hardware second.

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Operator-in-the-loop

Instead of a closed factory, MKRBOX treats the operator as part of the build loop. When it needs a part, tool, or material, it requests a handoff at the input bay. The operator delivers, the system verifies, and the sequence continues.

Workflow loop

Plan tasks and modules in the sim.
Run levels, capture failures, and debug the workflow.
Deploy to hardware with the same module + tool definitions.
Capture telemetry and feed it back into the level design.

Box anatomy (diagram)

Spec snapshot

Footprint: 1 m² base with a ~1 m³ kinematic reach envelope.
Tooling: swappable end-effectors with shared power + data bus.
Human-in-loop: input and output bays for operator handoffs.
Sim-first: levels and workflows are validated in Omniverse/Isaac sim.

Simulation + licensing notes

The MKRBOX repo ships the sim logic, levels, and assets. The setup flow downloads NVIDIA simulation dependencies (Kit/Isaac) and asks you to accept NVIDIA terms during install.