feat(robots): add bi manual openarm follower and leader (#2835)

* fix(motors): cleanup imports + fix signatures

* feat(motors): add damiao canbus + multiple fixes

* fix(motors): address comments -> last_state + different gains + sleep

* refactor(motors): reduce duplicated code + adressed some comments in the PR

* chore(motors): better timeouts

* tests(motors): damiao test and imports

* chore(deps): fix space

* feat(robot): add openarm leader

Co-authored-by: Pepijn <pepijn@huggingface.co>

* feat(robot): add openarm follower

Co-authored-by: Pepijn <pepijn@huggingface.co>

* refactor(robot): remove mechanical compensations and double arm assumption + rename

* chore(robots): remove left arm references

* refactor(teleop): multiple improvements to leader

* refactor(teleop): multiple improvements to leader

* feat(robots): add open arm to util CLI

* chore(robot): add alias openarm

* Apply suggestions from code review

Co-authored-by: Pepijn <138571049+pkooij@users.noreply.github.com>
Signed-off-by: Steven Palma <imstevenpmwork@ieee.org>

* chore(motors): remove normalization tables damiao

* fix(motors): imports and signatures

* feat(motors): add motor_type_str + recv_id to motor class and _get_motor_recv_id raises if no motor_obj.recv_id

* chore(motors): remove normalize from base motor class and damaio

* tests(motors): remove bad tests (to be replaced)

* chore(motors): updated import check

* fix(robots): open arm mirrored config for joint limits

* chore(motors): update position_kd gain values

* chore(robots): set to 0 if openarm is calibrated at connect time

* chore(robots): remove macos in open arm as can doesn't support it

* chore(robots): update for motor_type_str in Motor class

* chore(robots): no default value for can port in open arms

* feat(robots): add bi manual openarm follower and leader

* use constant for kp and kd range and check responses in mit_control_batch()

* Add docs on setting up canbus and use damiao otor bus, also add lerobot_setup_can.py and log if there is not response from a write command

* precommit format

* supress bandit as these are intentional cli commands

* fix setup-can

* add test

* skip test in ci

* nit precommit

* update doc example

* dont import can for tests

* remove comment

* Add openarms docs

* format

* update purchase link

* can to none if nit availabl;e

* add canfd option in bus

* make handshake logic similar to lerobot-can

* type hint

* type check

* add temp teleop test

* remove script

* mock class

* mock class

* ignore linter

* pre-commit

* Add command for bimanual openarm

* fix import

* fix import leader

* fix import draccus

---------

Signed-off-by: Steven Palma <imstevenpmwork@ieee.org>
Co-authored-by: Pepijn <pepijn@huggingface.co>
Co-authored-by: Pepijn <138571049+pkooij@users.noreply.github.com>

docs/source/openarm.mdx

@@ -174,6 +174,24 @@ lerobot-teleoperate \
     --teleop.id=my_leader
 ```
 
+### Bimanual Teleoperation
+
+To teleoperate a bimanual OpenArm setup with two leader and two follower arms:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+    --robot.type=bi_openarm_follower \
+    --robot.left_arm_config.port=can0 \
+    --robot.left_arm_config.side=left \
+    --robot.right_arm_config.port=can1 \
+    --robot.right_arm_config.side=right \
+    --robot.id=my_bimanual_follower \
+    --teleop.type=bi_openarm_leader \
+    --teleop.left_arm_config.port=can2 \
+    --teleop.right_arm_config.port=can3 \
+    --teleop.id=my_bimanual_leader
+```
+
 ### Recording Data
 
 To record a dataset during teleoperation:

src/lerobot/robots/bi_openarm_follower/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2026 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+from .bi_openarm_follower import BiOpenArmFollower
+from .config_bi_openarm_follower import BiOpenArmFollowerConfig
+
+__all__ = ["BiOpenArmFollower", "BiOpenArmFollowerConfig"]

src/lerobot/robots/bi_openarm_follower/bi_openarm_follower.py

@@ -0,0 +1,175 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2026 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+import logging
+from functools import cached_property
+
+from lerobot.processor import RobotAction, RobotObservation
+from lerobot.robots.openarm_follower import OpenArmFollower, OpenArmFollowerConfig
+
+from ..robot import Robot
+from .config_bi_openarm_follower import BiOpenArmFollowerConfig
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class BiOpenArmFollower(Robot):
+    """
+    Bimanual OpenArm Follower Arms
+    """
+
+    config_class = BiOpenArmFollowerConfig
+    name = "bi_openarm_follower"
+
+    def __init__(self, config: BiOpenArmFollowerConfig):
+        super().__init__(config)
+        self.config = config
+
+        left_arm_config = OpenArmFollowerConfig(
+            id=f"{config.id}_left" if config.id else None,
+            calibration_dir=config.calibration_dir,
+            port=config.left_arm_config.port,
+            disable_torque_on_disconnect=config.left_arm_config.disable_torque_on_disconnect,
+            max_relative_target=config.left_arm_config.max_relative_target,
+            cameras=config.left_arm_config.cameras,
+            side=config.left_arm_config.side,
+            can_interface=config.left_arm_config.can_interface,
+            use_can_fd=config.left_arm_config.use_can_fd,
+            can_bitrate=config.left_arm_config.can_bitrate,
+            can_data_bitrate=config.left_arm_config.can_data_bitrate,
+            motor_config=config.left_arm_config.motor_config,
+            position_kd=config.left_arm_config.position_kd,
+            position_kp=config.left_arm_config.position_kp,
+            joint_limits=config.left_arm_config.joint_limits,
+        )
+
+        right_arm_config = OpenArmFollowerConfig(
+            id=f"{config.id}_right" if config.id else None,
+            calibration_dir=config.calibration_dir,
+            port=config.right_arm_config.port,
+            disable_torque_on_disconnect=config.right_arm_config.disable_torque_on_disconnect,
+            max_relative_target=config.right_arm_config.max_relative_target,
+            cameras=config.right_arm_config.cameras,
+            side=config.right_arm_config.side,
+            can_interface=config.right_arm_config.can_interface,
+            use_can_fd=config.right_arm_config.use_can_fd,
+            can_bitrate=config.right_arm_config.can_bitrate,
+            can_data_bitrate=config.right_arm_config.can_data_bitrate,
+            motor_config=config.right_arm_config.motor_config,
+            position_kd=config.right_arm_config.position_kd,
+            position_kp=config.right_arm_config.position_kp,
+            joint_limits=config.right_arm_config.joint_limits,
+        )
+
+        self.left_arm = OpenArmFollower(left_arm_config)
+        self.right_arm = OpenArmFollower(right_arm_config)
+
+        # Only for compatibility with other parts of the codebase that expect a `robot.cameras` attribute
+        self.cameras = {**self.left_arm.cameras, **self.right_arm.cameras}
+
+    @property
+    def _motors_ft(self) -> dict[str, type]:
+        left_arm_motors_ft = self.left_arm._motors_ft
+        right_arm_motors_ft = self.right_arm._motors_ft
+
+        return {
+            **{f"left_{k}": v for k, v in left_arm_motors_ft.items()},
+            **{f"right_{k}": v for k, v in right_arm_motors_ft.items()},
+        }
+
+    @property
+    def _cameras_ft(self) -> dict[str, tuple]:
+        left_arm_cameras_ft = self.left_arm._cameras_ft
+        right_arm_cameras_ft = self.right_arm._cameras_ft
+
+        return {
+            **{f"left_{k}": v for k, v in left_arm_cameras_ft.items()},
+            **{f"right_{k}": v for k, v in right_arm_cameras_ft.items()},
+        }
+
+    @cached_property
+    def observation_features(self) -> dict[str, type | tuple]:
+        return {**self._motors_ft, **self._cameras_ft}
+
+    @cached_property
+    def action_features(self) -> dict[str, type]:
+        return self._motors_ft
+
+    @property
+    def is_connected(self) -> bool:
+        return self.left_arm.is_connected and self.right_arm.is_connected
+
+    def connect(self, calibrate: bool = True) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.connect(calibrate)
+        self.right_arm.connect(calibrate)
+
+    @property
+    def is_calibrated(self) -> bool:
+        return self.left_arm.is_calibrated and self.right_arm.is_calibrated
+
+    def calibrate(self) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.calibrate()
+        self.right_arm.calibrate()
+
+    def configure(self) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.configure()
+        self.right_arm.configure()
+
+    def setup_motors(self) -> None:
+        raise NotImplementedError(
+            "Motor ID configuration is typically done via manufacturer tools for CAN motors."
+        )
+
+    def get_observation(self) -> RobotObservation:
+        obs_dict = {}
+
+        # Add "left_" prefix
+        left_obs = self.left_arm.get_observation()
+        obs_dict.update({f"left_{key}": value for key, value in left_obs.items()})
+
+        # Add "right_" prefix
+        right_obs = self.right_arm.get_observation()
+        obs_dict.update({f"right_{key}": value for key, value in right_obs.items()})
+
+        return obs_dict
+
+    def send_action(
+        self,
+        action: RobotAction,
+        custom_kp: dict[str, float] | None = None,
+        custom_kd: dict[str, float] | None = None,
+    ) -> RobotAction:
+        # Remove "left_" prefix
+        left_action = {
+            key.removeprefix("left_"): value for key, value in action.items() if key.startswith("left_")
+        }
+        # Remove "right_" prefix
+        right_action = {
+            key.removeprefix("right_"): value for key, value in action.items() if key.startswith("right_")
+        }
+
+        sent_action_left = self.left_arm.send_action(left_action, custom_kp, custom_kd)
+        sent_action_right = self.right_arm.send_action(right_action, custom_kp, custom_kd)
+
+        # Add prefixes back
+        prefixed_sent_action_left = {f"left_{key}": value for key, value in sent_action_left.items()}
+        prefixed_sent_action_right = {f"right_{key}": value for key, value in sent_action_right.items()}
+
+        return {**prefixed_sent_action_left, **prefixed_sent_action_right}
+
+    def disconnect(self):
+        self.left_arm.disconnect()
+        self.right_arm.disconnect()

src/lerobot/robots/bi_openarm_follower/config_bi_openarm_follower.py

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2026 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+
+from lerobot.robots.openarm_follower import OpenArmFollowerConfigBase
+
+from ..config import RobotConfig
+
+
+@RobotConfig.register_subclass("bi_openarm_follower")
+@dataclass
+class BiOpenArmFollowerConfig(RobotConfig):
+    """Configuration class for Bi OpenArm Follower robots."""
+
+    left_arm_config: OpenArmFollowerConfigBase
+    right_arm_config: OpenArmFollowerConfigBase

src/lerobot/robots/openarm_follower/__init__.py

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from .config_openarm_follower import OpenArmFollowerConfig
+from .config_openarm_follower import OpenArmFollowerConfig, OpenArmFollowerConfigBase
 from .openarm_follower import OpenArmFollower
 
-__all__ = ["OpenArmFollower", "OpenArmFollowerConfig"]
+__all__ = ["OpenArmFollower", "OpenArmFollowerConfig", "OpenArmFollowerConfigBase"]

src/lerobot/robots/openarm_follower/config_openarm_follower.py

@@ -43,10 +43,9 @@ RIGHT_DEFAULT_JOINTS_LIMITS: dict[str, tuple[float, float]] = {
 }
 
 
-@RobotConfig.register_subclass("openarm_follower")
 @dataclass
-class OpenArmFollowerConfig(RobotConfig):
-    """Configuration for the OpenArms follower robot with Damiao motors."""
+class OpenArmFollowerConfigBase:
+    """Base configuration for the OpenArms follower robot with Damiao motors."""
 
     # CAN interfaces - one per arm
     # arm CAN interface (e.g., "can1")
@@ -115,3 +114,9 @@ class OpenArmFollowerConfig(RobotConfig):
             "gripper": (-5.0, 0.0),
         }
     )
+
+
+@RobotConfig.register_subclass("openarm_follower")
+@dataclass
+class OpenArmFollowerConfig(RobotConfig, OpenArmFollowerConfigBase):
+    pass

src/lerobot/robots/utils.py

@@ -64,6 +64,10 @@ def make_robot_from_config(config: RobotConfig) -> Robot:
         from .openarm_follower import OpenArmFollower
 
         return OpenArmFollower(config)
+    elif config.type == "bi_openarm_follower":
+        from .bi_openarm_follower import BiOpenArmFollower
+
+        return BiOpenArmFollower(config)
     elif config.type == "mock_robot":
         from tests.mocks.mock_robot import MockRobot
 

src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_calibrate.py

@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ from lerobot.cameras.realsense.configuration_realsense import RealSenseCameraCon
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     Robot,
     RobotConfig,
+    bi_openarm_follower,
     bi_so_follower,
     hope_jr,
     koch_follower,
@@ -48,6 +49,7 @@ from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
 from lerobot.teleoperators import (  # noqa: F401
     Teleoperator,
     TeleoperatorConfig,
+    bi_openarm_leader,
     bi_so_leader,
     homunculus,
     koch_leader,

src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_find_joint_limits.py

@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ import numpy as np
 from lerobot.model.kinematics import RobotKinematics
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     RobotConfig,
+    bi_openarm_follower,
     bi_so_follower,
     koch_follower,
     make_robot_from_config,
@@ -53,6 +54,7 @@ from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
 )
 from lerobot.teleoperators import (  # noqa: F401
     TeleoperatorConfig,
+    bi_openarm_leader,
     bi_so_leader,
     gamepad,
     koch_leader,

src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_record.py

@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ from lerobot.processor.rename_processor import rename_stats
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     Robot,
     RobotConfig,
+    bi_openarm_follower,
     bi_so_follower,
     earthrover_mini_plus,
     hope_jr,
@@ -112,6 +113,7 @@ from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
 from lerobot.teleoperators import (  # noqa: F401
     Teleoperator,
     TeleoperatorConfig,
+    bi_openarm_leader,
     bi_so_leader,
     homunculus,
     koch_leader,

src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_replay.py

@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ from lerobot.processor import (
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     Robot,
     RobotConfig,
+    bi_openarm_follower,
     bi_so_follower,
     earthrover_mini_plus,
     hope_jr,

src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_teleoperate.py

@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ from lerobot.processor import (
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     Robot,
     RobotConfig,
+    bi_openarm_follower,
     bi_so_follower,
     earthrover_mini_plus,
     hope_jr,
@@ -84,6 +85,7 @@ from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
 from lerobot.teleoperators import (  # noqa: F401
     Teleoperator,
     TeleoperatorConfig,
+    bi_openarm_leader,
     bi_so_leader,
     gamepad,
     homunculus,

src/lerobot/teleoperators/bi_openarm_leader/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2026 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+from .bi_openarm_leader import BiOpenArmLeader
+from .config_bi_openarm_leader import BiOpenArmLeaderConfig
+
+__all__ = ["BiOpenArmLeader", "BiOpenArmLeaderConfig"]

src/lerobot/teleoperators/bi_openarm_leader/bi_openarm_leader.py

@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2026 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+import logging
+from functools import cached_property
+
+from lerobot.processor import RobotAction
+from lerobot.teleoperators.openarm_leader import OpenArmLeaderConfig
+
+from ..openarm_leader import OpenArmLeader
+from ..teleoperator import Teleoperator
+from .config_bi_openarm_leader import BiOpenArmLeaderConfig
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class BiOpenArmLeader(Teleoperator):
+    """
+    Bimanual OpenArm Leader Arms
+    """
+
+    config_class = BiOpenArmLeaderConfig
+    name = "bi_openarm_leader"
+
+    def __init__(self, config: BiOpenArmLeaderConfig):
+        super().__init__(config)
+        self.config = config
+
+        left_arm_config = OpenArmLeaderConfig(
+            id=f"{config.id}_left" if config.id else None,
+            calibration_dir=config.calibration_dir,
+            port=config.left_arm_config.port,
+            can_interface=config.left_arm_config.can_interface,
+            use_can_fd=config.left_arm_config.use_can_fd,
+            can_bitrate=config.left_arm_config.can_bitrate,
+            can_data_bitrate=config.left_arm_config.can_data_bitrate,
+            motor_config=config.left_arm_config.motor_config,
+            manual_control=config.left_arm_config.manual_control,
+            position_kd=config.left_arm_config.position_kd,
+            position_kp=config.left_arm_config.position_kp,
+        )
+
+        right_arm_config = OpenArmLeaderConfig(
+            id=f"{config.id}_right" if config.id else None,
+            calibration_dir=config.calibration_dir,
+            port=config.right_arm_config.port,
+            can_interface=config.right_arm_config.can_interface,
+            use_can_fd=config.right_arm_config.use_can_fd,
+            can_bitrate=config.right_arm_config.can_bitrate,
+            can_data_bitrate=config.right_arm_config.can_data_bitrate,
+            motor_config=config.right_arm_config.motor_config,
+            manual_control=config.right_arm_config.manual_control,
+            position_kd=config.right_arm_config.position_kd,
+            position_kp=config.right_arm_config.position_kp,
+        )
+
+        self.left_arm = OpenArmLeader(left_arm_config)
+        self.right_arm = OpenArmLeader(right_arm_config)
+
+    @cached_property
+    def action_features(self) -> dict[str, type]:
+        left_arm_features = self.left_arm.action_features
+        right_arm_features = self.right_arm.action_features
+
+        return {
+            **{f"left_{k}": v for k, v in left_arm_features.items()},
+            **{f"right_{k}": v for k, v in right_arm_features.items()},
+        }
+
+    @cached_property
+    def feedback_features(self) -> dict[str, type]:
+        return {}
+
+    @property
+    def is_connected(self) -> bool:
+        return self.left_arm.is_connected and self.right_arm.is_connected
+
+    def connect(self, calibrate: bool = True) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.connect(calibrate)
+        self.right_arm.connect(calibrate)
+
+    @property
+    def is_calibrated(self) -> bool:
+        return self.left_arm.is_calibrated and self.right_arm.is_calibrated
+
+    def calibrate(self) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.calibrate()
+        self.right_arm.calibrate()
+
+    def configure(self) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.configure()
+        self.right_arm.configure()
+
+    def setup_motors(self) -> None:
+        raise NotImplementedError(
+            "Motor ID configuration is typically done via manufacturer tools for CAN motors."
+        )
+
+    def get_action(self) -> RobotAction:
+        action_dict = {}
+
+        # Add "left_" prefix
+        left_action = self.left_arm.get_action()
+        action_dict.update({f"left_{key}": value for key, value in left_action.items()})
+
+        # Add "right_" prefix
+        right_action = self.right_arm.get_action()
+        action_dict.update({f"right_{key}": value for key, value in right_action.items()})
+
+        return action_dict
+
+    def send_feedback(self, feedback: dict[str, float]) -> None:
+        # TODO: Implement force feedback
+        raise NotImplementedError
+
+    def disconnect(self) -> None:
+        self.left_arm.disconnect()
+        self.right_arm.disconnect()

src/lerobot/teleoperators/bi_openarm_leader/config_bi_openarm_leader.py

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2026 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#     http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+
+from lerobot.teleoperators.openarm_leader import OpenArmLeaderConfigBase
+
+from ..config import TeleoperatorConfig
+
+
+@TeleoperatorConfig.register_subclass("bi_openarm_leader")
+@dataclass
+class BiOpenArmLeaderConfig(TeleoperatorConfig):
+    """Configuration class for Bi OpenArm Follower robots."""
+
+    left_arm_config: OpenArmLeaderConfigBase
+    right_arm_config: OpenArmLeaderConfigBase

src/lerobot/teleoperators/openarm_leader/__init__.py

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from .config_openarm_leader import OpenArmLeaderConfig
+from .config_openarm_leader import OpenArmLeaderConfig, OpenArmLeaderConfigBase
 from .openarm_leader import OpenArmLeader
 
-__all__ = ["OpenArmLeader", "OpenArmLeaderConfig"]
+__all__ = ["OpenArmLeader", "OpenArmLeaderConfig", "OpenArmLeaderConfigBase"]

src/lerobot/teleoperators/openarm_leader/config_openarm_leader.py

@@ -19,10 +19,9 @@ from dataclasses import dataclass, field
 from ..config import TeleoperatorConfig
 
 
-@TeleoperatorConfig.register_subclass("openarm_leader")
 @dataclass
-class OpenArmLeaderConfig(TeleoperatorConfig):
-    """Configuration for the OpenArms leader/teleoperator with Damiao motors."""
+class OpenArmLeaderConfigBase:
+    """Base configuration for the OpenArms leader/teleoperator with Damiao motors."""
 
     # CAN interfaces - one per arm
     # Arm CAN interface (e.g., "can3")
@@ -68,3 +67,9 @@ class OpenArmLeaderConfig(TeleoperatorConfig):
         default_factory=lambda: [240.0, 240.0, 240.0, 240.0, 24.0, 31.0, 25.0, 16.0]
     )
     position_kd: list[float] = field(default_factory=lambda: [3.0, 3.0, 3.0, 3.0, 0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 0.2])
+
+
+@TeleoperatorConfig.register_subclass("openarm_leader")
+@dataclass
+class OpenArmLeaderConfig(TeleoperatorConfig, OpenArmLeaderConfigBase):
+    pass

src/lerobot/teleoperators/utils.py

@@ -91,6 +91,10 @@ def make_teleoperator_from_config(config: TeleoperatorConfig) -> "Teleoperator":
         from .openarm_leader import OpenArmLeader
 
         return OpenArmLeader(config)
+    elif config.type == "bi_openarm_leader":
+        from .bi_openarm_leader import BiOpenArmLeader
+
+        return BiOpenArmLeader(config)
     else:
         try:
             return cast("Teleoperator", make_device_from_device_class(config))