OpenRST
A customizable robotic surgical tool platform with a 3-DOF end-effector, detachable tool interface module, and drive unit.
Project documentation
Before you build
Five answers, each linked to its source
What does it cost?
Not documented
No cost in the reviewed sources.
Can I sell what I build?
Yes, with creditCommercial use OK, with credit
Hardware CERN-OHL-S v2 · Software CERN-OHL-S-2.0. Licensing source
What’s open?
3 of 6CAD: AvailableBOM: Not documentedPCB: Not documentedCode: AvailableSim: AvailableGuide: Not documented
BOM, PCB, guide not documented. All six files
What does it run on?
Not documented
Simulation: A URDF file is provided for simulation integration. Software
Is it maintained?
Not documented
No activity snapshot yet. Activity
01 / Under the shell
The specifications.
Hardware, build and software on one sheet. Every fact links to where we found it.
OpenRST is a robotic surgical tool platform comprising a 3-DOF end-effector, a detachable tool interface module, and a tool drive unit. The maker describes the design as intended for 3D printing with biocompatible materials. CAD is provided as STL, STEP, and SolidWorks files.
Hardware
- Actuators
- Not documented Documentation
- Build
- 3D-printed · Biocompatible materials Documentation
- End-effector degrees of freedom
- 3-DOF README
- Grip force
- Up to 10N README
Building it
02 / The files behind the robot
What’s open.
Six parts of the build, each checked separately. Gaps stay visible.
| Part | Status | What’s there | License | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD | Available | STL, STEP, and SolidWorks files are provided. | Not documented | CAD Files/ |
| Bill of materials | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No source found |
| Electronics | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No source found |
| Code | Available | ROS control software packages are provided. | Not documented | Control software/ |
| Simulation model | Available | A URDF file is provided for simulation integration. | Not documented | openrst.urdf |
| Assembly guide | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No source found |
03 / Know before you build
Can you sell it?
Yes, with creditCommercial use OK, with credit
The whole repository, design files included, is CERN-OHL-S v2. Commercial use is allowed if you keep the maker’s copyright and license notices. Changes you distribute must be shared under the same license.
- Hardware
- CERN-OHL-S v2
- Software
- CERN-OHL-S-2.0
04 / The upstream project
Is it maintained?
Not documentedRepository activity is not documented
Active: activity within 90 days of the snapshot. Quiet: within a year. Dormant: longer.
05 / Parts & kits
A head start.
Maker-listed sellers only. No affiliate links or paid placement.
MAKER’S COST
Not documented
No cost in the reviewed sources.
Kit availability is not documented in our reviewed sources.
06 / Side by side
Compare with other other robots.
Other other robots in the directory, most recently active first. Same sources, same rules.
| Robot | Cost | Open files | Can I sell it? | Runs on | Maintained | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRSTThis robotjcolan | Not documented | 3 of 6 | Yes, with creditHW CERN-OHL-S v2 · SW CERN-OHL-S-2.0 | Not documented | Not documented | — |
| openBrushographDominik Mahnic | Not documented | 1 of 6 | Yes, with creditHW CERN-OHL-S-2.0 · SW not documented | ESP32Arduino | ActiveOct 15, 2026 | 28 |
| Antagonistic Tendon Driven Continuum RobotChristian Marzi | Not documented | 1 of 6 | Yes, with creditHW CERN-OHL-W-2.0 · SW CERN-OHL-W-2.0 | Arduino | Not documented | — |
| Aria Art Plottergustavomayoral | Not documented | 4 of 6 | Yes, with creditHW CERN-OHL-S-2.0 · SW GPL-3.0 | ArduinoPython | Not documented | — |
| This robotOpenRST | openBrushograph | Antagonistic Tendon Driven Continuum Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Can I sell it? | ||
| Yes, with credit | Yes, with credit | Yes, with credit |
| Open files | ||
| 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Runs on | ||
| Not documented | ESP32, Arduino | Arduino |
| Maintained | ||
| Not documented | ActiveOct 15, 2026 | Not documented |
Upkeep is measured against each robot’s own snapshot. Costs keep the maker’s scope, so check what each figure covers.
See them in the table07 / Follow the evidence
Open books.
Repository files are pinned to commit 6dbadba. Websites and papers are listed with their review dates.
- 01README.md at 6dbadbaReviewed Nov 1, 2026
- 02LICENSE.txt at 6dbadbaReviewed Nov 1, 2026