[Demo] Remote Teleoperation with Pika on UR7e and UR12e

Hello ROS developers,

We’re excited to share a new demo featuring Pika, AgileX Robotics’ portable and ergonomic teleoperation gripper system. Pika integrates multiple sensors to enable natural human-to-robot skill transfer and rich multimodal data collection.

Key Features of Pika:

  • Lightweight design (~370g) for comfortable extended handheld use
  • Integrated multimodal sensors including fisheye RGB camera, Intel RealSense depth camera, 6-DoF IMU, and high-precision gripper encoders
  • USB-C plug-and-play connectivity supporting ROS 1 and ROS 2
  • Open-source Python and C++ APIs for easy integration and control
  • Compatible with URDF models, suitable for demonstration-based and teleoperation control

In this demo, Pika teleoperation system remotely controls two collaborative robot arms — UR7e (7.5 kg payload, 850 mm reach) and UR12e (12 kg payload, 33.5 kg robot weight) — to complete several everyday manipulation tasks:

:wrench: Task Set:

  • Twist open a bottle cap
  • Pick up a dish and place it in a cabinet
  • Grab a toy and put it in a container

:hammer_and_wrench: System Highlights:

  • Precise gripper control with high-resolution encoder feedback
  • 6-DoF IMU for accurate motion tracking
  • Synchronized multimodal data capture (vision, 6D pose, gripper status)
  • Low-latency USB-C connection ensuring real-time responsiveness
  • Ergonomic and lightweight design for comfortable long-duration use

:package: Application Scenarios:

  • Human-in-the-loop teleoperation
  • Learning from Demonstration (LfD) and Imitation Learning (IL)
  • Vision-based dexterous manipulation and robot learning
  • Remote maintenance and industrial collaboration
  • Bimanual coordination and complex task execution

:movie_camera: Watch the demo here: Pika Remote Control Demo
:link: Learn more about Pika: https://global.agilex.ai/products/pika

:speech_balloon: Feel free to contact us for GitHub repositories, integration guides, or collaboration opportunities — we look forward to your feedback!