diff --git a/src/lerobot/robots/openarm_follower/openarm_follower.py b/src/lerobot/robots/openarm_follower/openarm_follower.py
index e2c7c8cf5..5f2286eb4 100644
--- a/src/lerobot/robots/openarm_follower/openarm_follower.py
+++ b/src/lerobot/robots/openarm_follower/openarm_follower.py
@@ -150,9 +150,6 @@ class OpenArmFollower(Robot):
 
         self.configure()
 
-        if self.is_calibrated:
-            self.bus.set_zero_position()
-
         self.bus.enable_torque()
 
         logger.info(f"{self} connected.")