fix metadata info.json

* add subtask

* remove folder

* add docs

* update doc

* add testing

* update test

* update constant naming + doc

* more docs

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -22,20 +22,21 @@ Short, imperative summary (e.g., "fix(robots): handle None in sensor parser"). S
 - Short, concrete bullets of the modifications (files/behaviour).
 - Short note if this introduces breaking changes and migration steps.
 
-## How was this tested
+## How was this tested (or how to run locally)
 
 - Tests added: list new tests or test files.
 - Manual checks / dataset runs performed.
+- Instructions for the reviewer
 
-## How to run locally (reviewer)
+Example:
 
-- Run the relevant tests:
+- Ran the relevant tests:
 
   ```bash
   pytest -q tests/ -k <keyword>
   ```
 
-- Run a quick example or CLI (if applicable):
+- Reproduce with a quick example or CLI (if applicable):
 
   ```bash
   lerobot-train --some.option=true

.github/workflows/documentation.yml

@@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ name: Documentation
 on:
   # Allows running this workflow manually from the Actions tab
   workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      version:
+        description: 'Version tag (e.g. v0.1.2) - Leave empty for standard main build'
+        required: false
+        type: string
 
   # Triggers the workflow on push events to main for the docs folder
   push:
@@ -54,7 +59,13 @@ jobs:
     with:
       commit_sha: ${{ github.sha }}
       package: lerobot
-      additional_args: --not_python_module ${{ github.event_name == 'release' && format('--version {0}', github.event.release.tag_name) || '' }}
+      additional_args: >-
+        --not_python_module
+        ${{
+          (github.event_name == 'release' && format('--version {0}', github.event.release.tag_name)) ||
+          (inputs.version != '' && format('--version {0}', inputs.version)) ||
+          ''
+        }}
     secrets:
       token: ${{ secrets.HUGGINGFACE_PUSH }}
       hf_token: ${{ secrets.HF_DOC_BUILD_PUSH }}

.github/workflows/full_tests.yml

@@ -186,15 +186,18 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: Get Docker Hub Token and Delete Image
         # zizmor: ignore[template-injection]
+        env:
+          DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME }}
+          DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD }}
+          IMAGE_FULL: ${{ needs.build-and-push-docker.outputs.image_tag }}
         run: |
-          IMAGE_NAME=$(echo "${{ needs.build-and-push-docker.outputs.image_tag }}" | cut -d':' -f1)
-          IMAGE_TAG=$(echo "${{ needs.build-and-push-docker.outputs.image_tag }}" | cut -d':' -f2)
-
+          IMAGE_NAME=$(echo "$IMAGE_FULL" | cut -d':' -f1)
+          IMAGE_TAG=$(echo "$IMAGE_FULL" | cut -d':' -f2-)
           echo "Attempting to delete image: $IMAGE_NAME:$IMAGE_TAG"
 
           TOKEN=$(curl -s -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
                        -X POST \
-                       -d '{"username": "${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME }}", "password": "${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD }}"}' \
+                       -d "{\"username\": \"$DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME\", \"password\": \"$DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD\"}" \
                        https://hub.docker.com/v2/users/login/ | jq -r .token)
 
           if [ "$TOKEN" == "null" ] || [ -z "$TOKEN" ]; then
@@ -205,7 +208,7 @@ jobs:
           HTTP_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" \
                                -H "Authorization: JWT ${TOKEN}" \
                                -X DELETE \
-                               https://hub.docker.com/v2/repositories/${IMAGE_NAME}/tags/${IMAGE_TAG}/)
+                               https://hub.docker.com/v2/repositories/${IMAGE_NAME}/tags/$IMAGE_TAG)
 
           if [ "$HTTP_RESPONSE" -eq 204 ]; then
             echo "Successfully deleted Docker image tag: $IMAGE_NAME:$IMAGE_TAG"

.github/workflows/unbound_deps_tests.yml

@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
   # Run on the 1st and 15th of every month at 09:00 UTC
-  schedule:
-    - cron: '0 2 1,15 * *'
+  # schedule:
+  #  - cron: '0 2 1,15 * *'
 
 permissions:
   contents: read
@@ -162,15 +162,19 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: Get Docker Hub Token and Delete Image
         # zizmor: ignore[template-injection]
+        env:
+          DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME }}
+          DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD }}
+          IMAGE_FULL: ${{ needs.build-and-push-docker.outputs.image_tag }}
         run: |
-          IMAGE_NAME=$(echo "${{ needs.build-and-push-docker.outputs.image_tag }}" | cut -d':' -f1)
-          IMAGE_TAG=$(echo "${{ needs.build-and-push-docker.outputs.image_tag }}" | cut -d':' -f2)
+          IMAGE_NAME=$(echo "$IMAGE_FULL" | cut -d':' -f1)
+          IMAGE_TAG=$(echo "$IMAGE_FULL" | cut -d':' -f2)
 
           echo "Attempting to delete image: $IMAGE_NAME:$IMAGE_TAG"
 
           TOKEN=$(curl -s -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
                        -X POST \
-                       -d '{"username": "${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME }}", "password": "${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD }}"}' \
+                       -d "{\"username\": \"$DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_USERNAME\", \"password\": \"$DOCKERHUB_LEROBOT_PASSWORD\"}" \
                        https://hub.docker.com/v2/users/login/ | jq -r .token)
 
           if [ "$TOKEN" == "null" ] || [ -z "$TOKEN" ]; then
@@ -181,7 +185,7 @@ jobs:
           HTTP_RESPONSE=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" \
                                -H "Authorization: JWT ${TOKEN}" \
                                -X DELETE \
-                               https://hub.docker.com/v2/repositories/${IMAGE_NAME}/tags/${IMAGE_TAG}/)
+                               https://hub.docker.com/v2/repositories/${IMAGE_NAME}/tags/$IMAGE_TAG)
 
           if [ "$HTTP_RESPONSE" -eq 204 ]; then
             echo "Successfully deleted Docker image tag: $IMAGE_NAME:$IMAGE_TAG"

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ You can contribute in many ways:
 - **Documentation:** Improve examples, guides, and docstrings.
 - **Feedback:** Submit tickets related to bugs or desired new features.
 
-If you are unsure where to start, join our [Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/JkrYNdmw).
+If you are unsure where to start, join our [Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/q8Dzzpym3f).
 
 ## Development Setup
 

README.md

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 [![Status](https://img.shields.io/pypi/status/lerobot)](https://pypi.org/project/lerobot/)
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/pypi/v/lerobot)](https://pypi.org/project/lerobot/)
 [![Contributor Covenant](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributor%20Covenant-v2.1-ff69b4.svg)](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join_Us-5865F2?style=flat&logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/q8Dzzpym3f)
 
 </div>
 
@@ -99,11 +100,11 @@ lerobot-train \
   --dataset.repo_id=lerobot/aloha_mobile_cabinet
 ```
 
-| Category                   | Models                                                                                                                                                                 |
-| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **Imitation Learning**     | [ACT](./docs/source/policy_act_README.md), [Diffusion](./docs/source/policy_diffusion_README.md), [VQ-BeT](./docs/source/policy_vqbet_README.md)                       |
-| **Reinforcement Learning** | [HIL-SERL](./docs/source/hilserl.mdx), [TDMPC](./docs/source/policy_tdmpc_README.md) & QC-FQL (coming soon)                                                            |
-| **VLAs Models**            | [Pi0.5](./docs/source/pi05.mdx), [GR00T N1.5](./docs/source/policy_groot_README.md), [SmolVLA](./docs/source/policy_smolvla_README.md), [XVLA](./docs/source/xvla.mdx) |
+| Category                   | Models                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
+| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| **Imitation Learning**     | [ACT](./docs/source/policy_act_README.md), [Diffusion](./docs/source/policy_diffusion_README.md), [VQ-BeT](./docs/source/policy_vqbet_README.md)                                                             |
+| **Reinforcement Learning** | [HIL-SERL](./docs/source/hilserl.mdx), [TDMPC](./docs/source/policy_tdmpc_README.md) & QC-FQL (coming soon)                                                                                                  |
+| **VLAs Models**            | [Pi0Fast](./docs/source/pi0fast.mdx), [Pi0.5](./docs/source/pi05.mdx), [GR00T N1.5](./docs/source/policy_groot_README.md), [SmolVLA](./docs/source/policy_smolvla_README.md), [XVLA](./docs/source/xvla.mdx) |
 
 Similarly to the hardware, you can easily implement your own policy & leverage LeRobot's data collection, training, and visualization tools, and share your model to the HF Hub
 
@@ -127,7 +128,8 @@ Learn how to implement your own simulation environment or benchmark and distribu
 ## Resources
 
 - **[Documentation](https://huggingface.co/docs/lerobot/index):** The complete guide to tutorials & API.
-- **[Discord](https://discord.gg/3gxM6Avj):** Join the `LeRobot` server to discuss with the community.
+- **[Chinese Tutorials: LeRobot+SO-ARM101中文教程-同济子豪兄](https://zihao-ai.feishu.cn/wiki/space/7589642043471924447)** Detailed doc for assembling, teleoperate, dataset, train, deploy. Verified by Seed Studio and 5 global hackathon players.
+- **[Discord](https://discord.gg/q8Dzzpym3f):** Join the `LeRobot` server to discuss with the community.
 - **[X](https://x.com/LeRobotHF):** Follow us on X to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
 - **[Robot Learning Tutorial](https://huggingface.co/spaces/lerobot/robot-learning-tutorial):** A free, hands-on course to learn robot learning using LeRobot.
 

SECURITY.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+# Security Policy
+
+## Project Status & Philosophy
+
+`lerobot` has so far been primarily a research and prototyping tool, which is why deployment security hasn’t been a strong focus until now. As `lerobot` continues to be adopted and deployed in production, we are paying much closer attention to these kinds of issues.
+
+Fortunately, being an open-source project, the community can also help by reporting and fixing vulnerabilities. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions.
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+To report a security issue, please use the GitHub Security Advisory ["Report a Vulnerability"](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/security/advisories/new) tab.
+
+The `lerobot` team will send a response indicating the next steps in handling your report. After the initial reply to your report, the security team will keep you informed of the progress towards a fix and full announcement, and may ask for additional information or guidance.
+
+#### Hugging Face Security Team
+
+Since this project is part of the Hugging Face ecosystem, feel free to submit vulnerability reports directly to: **[security@huggingface.co](mailto:security@huggingface.co)**. Someone from the HF security team will review the report and recommend next steps.
+
+#### Open Source Disclosures
+
+If reporting a vulnerability specific to the open-source codebase (and not the underlying Hub infrastructure), you may also use [Huntr](https://huntr.com), a vulnerability disclosure program for open source software.
+
+## Supported Versions
+
+Currently, we treat `lerobot` as a rolling release. We prioritize security updates for the latest available version (`main` branch).
+
+| Version  | Supported |
+| -------- | --------- |
+| Latest   | ✅        |
+| < Latest | ❌        |
+
+## Secure Usage Guidelines
+
+`lerobot` is tightly coupled to the Hugging Face Hub for sharing data and pretrained policies. When downloading artifacts uploaded by others, you expose yourself to risks. Please read below for recommendations to keep your runtime and robot environment safe.
+
+### Remote Artefacts (Weights & Policies)
+
+Models and policies uploaded to the Hugging Face Hub come in different formats. We heavily recommend uploading and downloading models in the [`safetensors`](https://github.com/huggingface/safetensors) format.
+
+`safetensors` was developed specifically to prevent arbitrary code execution on your system, which is critical when running software on physical hardware/robots.
+
+To avoid loading models from unsafe formats (e.g., `pickle`), you should ensure you are prioritizing `safetensors` files.
+
+### Remote Code
+
+Some models or environments on the Hub may require `trust_remote_code=True` to run custom architecture code.
+
+Please **always** verify the content of the modeling files when using this argument. We recommend setting a specific `revision` (commit hash) when loading remote code to ensure you protect yourself from unverified updates to the repository.

docker/Dockerfile.internal

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ ENV HOME=/home/user_lerobot \
 RUN uv venv --python python${PYTHON_VERSION}
 
 # Install Python dependencies for caching
-COPY --chown=user_lerobot:user_lerobot pyproject.toml README.md MANIFEST.in ./
+COPY --chown=user_lerobot:user_lerobot setup.py pyproject.toml README.md MANIFEST.in ./
 COPY --chown=user_lerobot:user_lerobot src/ src/
 
 ARG UNBOUND_DEPS=false

docker/Dockerfile.user

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ ENV HOME=/home/user_lerobot \
 RUN uv venv
 
 # Install Python dependencies for caching
-COPY --chown=user_lerobot:user_lerobot pyproject.toml README.md MANIFEST.in ./
+COPY --chown=user_lerobot:user_lerobot setup.py pyproject.toml README.md MANIFEST.in ./
 COPY --chown=user_lerobot:user_lerobot src/ src/
 
 ARG UNBOUND_DEPS=false

docs/source/_toctree.yml

@@ -7,8 +7,6 @@
 - sections:
   - local: il_robots
     title: Imitation Learning for Robots
-  - local: cameras
-    title: Cameras
   - local: bring_your_own_policies
     title: Bring Your Own Policies
   - local: integrate_hardware
@@ -19,6 +17,8 @@
     title: Train RL in Simulation
   - local: multi_gpu_training
     title: Multi GPU training
+  - local: peft_training
+    title: Training with PEFT (e.g., LoRA)
   title: "Tutorials"
 - sections:
   - local: lerobot-dataset-v3
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@
     title: Porting Large Datasets
   - local: using_dataset_tools
     title: Using the Dataset Tools
+  - local: dataset_subtask
+    title: Using Subtasks in the Dataset
   title: "Datasets"
 - sections:
   - local: act
@@ -35,6 +37,8 @@
     title: SmolVLA
   - local: pi0
     title: π₀ (Pi0)
+  - local: pi0fast
+    title: π₀-FAST (Pi0Fast)
   - local: pi05
     title: π₀.₅ (Pi05)
   - local: groot
@@ -59,6 +63,8 @@
     title: Environments from the Hub
   - local: envhub_leisaac
     title: Control & Train Robots in Sim (LeIsaac)
+  - local: envhub_isaaclab_arena
+    title: NVIDIA IsaacLab Arena Environments
   - local: libero
     title: Using Libero
   - local: metaworld
@@ -93,11 +99,19 @@
     title: Unitree G1
   - local: earthrover_mini_plus
     title: Earth Rover Mini
+  - local: omx
+    title: OMX
+  - local: openarm
+    title: OpenArm
   title: "Robots"
 - sections:
   - local: phone_teleop
     title: Phone
   title: "Teleoperators"
+- sections:
+  - local: cameras
+    title: Cameras
+  title: "Sensors"
 - sections:
   - local: torch_accelerators
     title: PyTorch accelerators
@@ -107,6 +121,8 @@
     title: Notebooks
   - local: feetech
     title: Updating Feetech Firmware
+  - local: damiao
+    title: Damiao Motors and CAN Bus
   title: "Resources"
 - sections:
   - local: contributing

docs/source/async.mdx

@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ python -m lerobot.async_inference.robot_client \
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
 import threading
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
 from lerobot.cameras.opencv.configuration_opencv import OpenCVCameraConfig
 from lerobot.async_inference.configs import RobotClientConfig
 from lerobot.async_inference.robot_client import RobotClient
@@ -195,6 +195,7 @@ client_cfg = RobotClientConfig(
     robot=robot_cfg,
     server_address="localhost:8080",
     policy_device="mps",
+    client_device="cpu",
     policy_type="smolvla",
     pretrained_name_or_path="<user>/smolvla_async",
     chunk_size_threshold=0.5,

docs/source/cameras.mdx

@@ -1,12 +1,22 @@
 # Cameras
 
-LeRobot offers multiple options for video capture, including phone cameras, built-in laptop cameras, external webcams, and Intel RealSense cameras. To efficiently record frames from most cameras, you can use either the `OpenCVCamera` or `RealSenseCamera` class. For additional compatibility details on the `OpenCVCamera` class, refer to the [Video I/O with OpenCV Overview](https://docs.opencv.org/4.x/d0/da7/videoio_overview.html).
+LeRobot offers multiple options for video capture:
 
-### Finding your camera
+| Class             | Supported Cameras                   |
+| ----------------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| `OpenCVCamera`    | Phone, built-in laptop, USB webcams |
+| `ZMQCamera`       | Network-connected cameras           |
+| `RealSenseCamera` | Intel RealSense (with depth)        |
+| `Reachy2Camera`   | Reachy 2 robot cameras              |
 
-To instantiate a camera, you need a camera identifier. This identifier might change if you reboot your computer or re-plug your camera, a behavior mostly dependant on your operating system.
+> [!TIP]
+> For `OpenCVCamera` compatibility details, see the [Video I/O with OpenCV Overview](https://docs.opencv.org/4.x/d0/da7/videoio_overview.html).
 
-To find the camera indices of the cameras plugged into your system, run the following script:
+### Find your camera
+
+Every camera requires a unique identifier to be instantiated, allowing you to distinguish between multiple connected devices.
+
+`OpenCVCamera` and `RealSenseCamera` support auto-discovery. Run the command below to list available devices and their identifiers. Note that these identifiers may change after rebooting your computer or re-plugging the camera, depending on your operating system.
 
 ```bash
 lerobot-find-cameras opencv # or realsense for Intel Realsense cameras
@@ -14,7 +24,7 @@ lerobot-find-cameras opencv # or realsense for Intel Realsense cameras
 
 The output will look something like this if you have two cameras connected:
 
-```
+```bash
 --- Detected Cameras ---
 Camera #0:
   Name: OpenCV Camera @ 0
@@ -33,13 +43,37 @@ Camera #0:
 > [!WARNING]
 > When using Intel RealSense cameras in `macOS`, you could get this [error](https://github.com/IntelRealSense/librealsense/issues/12307): `Error finding RealSense cameras: failed to set power state`, this can be solved by running the same command with `sudo` permissions. Note that using RealSense cameras in `macOS` is unstable.
 
-## Use Cameras
+`ZMQCamera` and `Reachy2Camera` do not support auto-discovery. They must be configured manually by providing their network address and port or robot SDK settings.
 
-Below are two examples, demonstrating how to work with the API.
+## Use cameras
 
-- **Asynchronous frame capture** using an OpenCV-based camera
+### Frame access modes
+
+All camera classes implement three access modes for capturing frames:
+
+| Method                    | Behavior                                                                                                                                                   | Blocks?        | Best For                                 |
+| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
+| `read()`                  | Waits for the camera hardware to return a frame. May block for a long time depending on the camera and SDK.                                                | Yes            | Simple scripts, sequential capture       |
+| `async_read(timeout_ms)`  | Returns the latest unconsumed frame from background thread. Blocks only if buffer is empty, up to `timeout_ms`. Raises `TimeoutError` if no frame arrives. | With a timeout | Control loops synchronized to camera FPS |
+| `read_latest(max_age_ms)` | Peeks at the most recent frame in buffer (may be stale). Raises `TimeoutError` if frame is older than `max_age_ms`.                                        | No             | UI visualization, logging, monitoring    |
+
+### Usage examples
+
+The following examples show how to use the camera API to configure and capture frames from different camera types.
+
+- **Blocking and non-blocking frame capture** using an OpenCV-based camera
 - **Color and depth capture** using an Intel RealSense camera
 
+> [!WARNING]
+> Failing to cleanly disconnect cameras can cause resource leaks. Use the context manager protocol to ensure automatic cleanup:
+>
+> ```python
+> with OpenCVCamera(config) as camera:
+>     ...
+> ```
+>
+> You can also call `connect()` and `disconnect()` manually, but always use a `finally` block for the latter.
+
 <hfoptions id="shell_restart">
 <hfoption id="Open CV Camera">
 
@@ -60,16 +94,30 @@ config = OpenCVCameraConfig(
 )
 
 # Instantiate and connect an `OpenCVCamera`, performing a warm-up read (default).
-camera = OpenCVCamera(config)
-camera.connect()
+with OpenCVCamera(config) as camera:
+
+    # Read a frame synchronously — blocks until hardware delivers a new frame
+    frame = camera.read()
+    print(f"read() call returned frame with shape:", frame.shape)
+
+    # Read a frame asynchronously with a timeout — returns the latest unconsumed frame or waits up to timeout_ms for a new one
+    try:
+        for i in range(10):
+            frame = camera.async_read(timeout_ms=200)
+            print(f"async_read call returned frame {i} with shape:", frame.shape)
+    except TimeoutError as e:
+        print(f"No frame received within timeout: {e}")
+
+    # Instantly return a frame - returns the most recent frame captured by the camera
+    try:
+        initial_frame = camera.read_latest(max_age_ms=1000)
+        for i in range(10):
+            frame = camera.read_latest(max_age_ms=1000)
+            print(f"read_latest call returned frame {i} with shape:", frame.shape)
+            print(f"Was a new frame received by the camera? {not (initial_frame == frame).any()}")
+    except TimeoutError as e:
+        print(f"Frame too old: {e}")
 
-# Read frames asynchronously in a loop via `async_read(timeout_ms)`
-try:
-    for i in range(10):
-        frame = camera.async_read(timeout_ms=200)
-        print(f"Async frame {i} shape:", frame.shape)
-finally:
-    camera.disconnect()
 ```
 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
 
@@ -111,10 +159,10 @@ finally:
 </hfoption>
 </hfoptions>
 
-## Use your phone
+## Use your phone's camera
 
 <hfoptions id="use phone">
-<hfoption id="Mac">
+<hfoption id="iPhone & macOS">
 
 To use your iPhone as a camera on macOS, enable the Continuity Camera feature:
 
@@ -124,83 +172,49 @@ To use your iPhone as a camera on macOS, enable the Continuity Camera feature:
 
 For more details, visit [Apple support](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchl77879b8a/mac).
 
-Your iPhone should be detected automatically when running the camera setup script in the next section.
-
 </hfoption>
-<hfoption id="Linux">
+<hfoption id="OBS virtual camera">
 
-If you want to use your phone as a camera on Linux, follow these steps to set up a virtual camera
+If you want to use your phone as a camera using OBS, follow these steps to set up a virtual camera.
 
-1. _Install `v4l2loopback-dkms` and `v4l-utils`_. Those packages are required to create virtual camera devices (`v4l2loopback`) and verify their settings with the `v4l2-ctl` utility from `v4l-utils`. Install them using:
+1. _(Linux only) Install `v4l2loopback-dkms` and `v4l-utils`_. These packages create virtual camera devices and verify their settings. Install with:
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
-```python
+```bash
 sudo apt install v4l2loopback-dkms v4l-utils
 ```
-<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
 
-2. _Install [DroidCam](https://droidcam.app) on your phone_. This app is available for both iOS and Android.
-3. _Install [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com)_. This software will help you manage the camera feed. Install it using [Flatpak](https://flatpak.org):
+2. _Install the [DroidCam app](https://droidcam.app) on your phone_. This app is available for both iOS and Android.
+3. _Download and install [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com)_.
+4. _Download and install the [DroidCam OBS plugin](https://droidcam.app/obs)_.
+5. _Start OBS Studio_.
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
-```python
-flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio
-```
-<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
-
-4. _Install the DroidCam OBS plugin_. This plugin integrates DroidCam with OBS Studio. Install it with:
-
-<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
-```python
-flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio.Plugin.DroidCam
-```
-<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
-
-5. _Start OBS Studio_. Launch with:
-
-<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
-```python
-flatpak run com.obsproject.Studio
-```
-<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
-
-6. _Add your phone as a source_. Follow the instructions [here](https://droidcam.app/obs/usage). Be sure to set the resolution to `640x480`.
-7. _Adjust resolution settings_. In OBS Studio, go to `File > Settings > Video`. Change the `Base(Canvas) Resolution` and the `Output(Scaled) Resolution` to `640x480` by manually typing it in.
+6. _Add your phone as a source_. Follow the instructions [here](https://droidcam.app/obs/usage). Be sure to set the resolution to `640x480` to avoid the watermarks.
+7. _Adjust resolution settings_. In OBS Studio, go to `File > Settings > Video` or `OBS > Preferences... > Video`. Change the `Base(Canvas) Resolution` and the `Output(Scaled) Resolution` to `640x480` by manually typing it.
 8. _Start virtual camera_. In OBS Studio, follow the instructions [here](https://obsproject.com/kb/virtual-camera-guide).
-9. _Verify the virtual camera setup_. Use `v4l2-ctl` to list the devices:
+9. _Verify the virtual camera setup and resolution_.
+   - **Linux**: Use `v4l2-ctl` to list devices and check resolution:
+     ```bash
+     v4l2-ctl --list-devices  # find VirtualCam and note its /dev/videoX path
+     v4l2-ctl -d /dev/videoX --get-fmt-video  # replace with your VirtualCam path
+     ```
+     You should see `VirtualCam` listed and resolution `640x480`.
+   - **macOS**: Open Photo Booth or FaceTime and select "OBS Virtual Camera" as the input.
+   - **Windows**: The native Camera app doesn't support virtual cameras. Use a video conferencing app (Zoom, Teams) or run `lerobot-find-cameras opencv` directly to verify.
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
-```python
-v4l2-ctl --list-devices
-```
-<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<details>
+<summary><strong>Troubleshooting</strong></summary>
 
-You should see an entry like:
+> The virtual camera resolution is incorrect.
 
-```
-VirtualCam (platform:v4l2loopback-000):
-/dev/video1
-```
+Delete the virtual camera source and recreate it. The resolution cannot be changed after creation.
 
-10. _Check the camera resolution_. Use `v4l2-ctl` to ensure that the virtual camera output resolution is `640x480`. Change `/dev/video1` to the port of your virtual camera from the output of `v4l2-ctl --list-devices`.
+> Error reading frame in background thread for OpenCVCamera(X): OpenCVCamera(X) frame width=640 or height=480 do not match configured width=1920 or height=1080.
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
-```python
-v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video1 --get-fmt-video
-```
-<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+This error is caused by OBS Virtual Camera advertising a `1920x1080` resolution despite rescaling. The only fix for now is to comment out the width and height check in `_postprocess_image()`.
 
-You should see an entry like:
-
-```
->>> Format Video Capture:
->>>	Width/Height      : 640/480
->>>	Pixel Format      : 'YUYV' (YUYV 4:2:2)
-```
-
-Troubleshooting: If the resolution is not correct you will have to delete the Virtual Camera port and try again as it cannot be changed.
-
-If everything is set up correctly, you can proceed with the rest of the tutorial.
+</details>
 
 </hfoption>
 </hfoptions>
+
+If everything is set up correctly, your phone will appear as a standard OpenCV camera and can be used with `OpenCVCamera`.

docs/source/damiao.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,165 @@
+# Damiao Motors and CAN Bus
+
+This guide covers setup and usage of Damiao motors with LeRobot via CAN bus communication.
+
+Currently, only Linux is supported, as the OpenArms CAN adapter only has drivers for Linux.
+
+## Linux CAN Setup
+
+Before using Damiao motors, you need to set up the CAN interface on your Linux system.
+
+### Install CAN Utilities
+
+```bash
+sudo apt-get install can-utils
+```
+
+### Configure CAN Interface (Manual)
+
+For standard CAN FD (recommended for OpenArms):
+
+```bash
+sudo ip link set can0 down
+sudo ip link set can0 type can bitrate 1000000 dbitrate 5000000 fd on
+sudo ip link set can0 up
+```
+
+For standard CAN (without FD):
+
+```bash
+sudo ip link set can0 down
+sudo ip link set can0 type can bitrate 1000000
+sudo ip link set can0 up
+```
+
+### Configure CAN Interface (Using LeRobot)
+
+LeRobot provides a utility script to setup and test CAN interfaces:
+
+```bash
+# Setup multiple interfaces (e.g., OpenArms Followers with 2 CAN buses)
+lerobot-setup-can --mode=setup --interfaces=can0,can1
+```
+
+## Debugging CAN Communication
+
+Use the built-in debug tools to test motor communication:
+
+```bash
+# Test motors on all interfaces
+lerobot-setup-can --mode=test --interfaces=can0,can1
+
+# Run speed/latency test
+lerobot-setup-can --mode=speed --interfaces=can0
+```
+
+The test mode will scan for motors (IDs 0x01-0x08) and report which ones respond. Example output:
+
+```
+can0: UP (CAN FD)
+  Motor 0x01 (joint_1): ✓ FOUND
+    → Response 0x11 [FD]: 00112233...
+  Motor 0x02 (joint_2): ✓ FOUND
+  Motor 0x03 (joint_3): ✗ No response
+  ...
+  Summary: 2/8 motors found
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+### Basic Setup
+
+```python
+from lerobot.motors import Motor
+from lerobot.motors.damiao import DamiaoMotorsBus
+
+# Define your motors with send/receive CAN IDs
+motors = {
+    "joint_1": Motor(id=0x01, motor_type_str="dm8009", recv_id=0x11),
+    "joint_2": Motor(id=0x02, motor_type_str="dm4340", recv_id=0x12),
+    "joint_3": Motor(id=0x03, motor_type_str="dm4310", recv_id=0x13),
+}
+
+# Create the bus
+bus = DamiaoMotorsBus(
+    port="can0",  # Linux socketcan interface
+    motors=motors,
+)
+
+# Connect
+bus.connect()
+```
+
+### Reading Motor States
+
+```python
+# Read single motor position (degrees)
+position = bus.read("Present_Position", "joint_1")
+
+# Read from multiple motors
+positions = bus.sync_read("Present_Position")  # All motors
+positions = bus.sync_read("Present_Position", ["joint_1", "joint_2"])
+
+# Read all states at once (position, velocity, torque)
+states = bus.sync_read_all_states()
+# Returns: {'joint_1': {'position': 45.2, 'velocity': 1.3, 'torque': 0.5}, ...}
+```
+
+### Writing Motor Commands
+
+```python
+# Enable torque
+bus.enable_torque()
+
+# Set goal position (degrees)
+bus.write("Goal_Position", "joint_1", 45.0)
+
+# Set positions for multiple motors
+bus.sync_write("Goal_Position", {
+    "joint_1": 45.0,
+    "joint_2": -30.0,
+    "joint_3": 90.0,
+})
+
+# Disable torque
+bus.disable_torque()
+```
+
+## Configuration Options
+
+| Parameter      | Default   | Description                                                 |
+| -------------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `port`         | -         | CAN interface (`can0`) or serial port (`/dev/cu.usbmodem*`) |
+| `use_can_fd`   | `True`    | Enable CAN FD for higher data rates                         |
+| `bitrate`      | `1000000` | Nominal bitrate (1 Mbps)                                    |
+| `data_bitrate` | `5000000` | CAN FD data bitrate (5 Mbps)                                |
+
+## Motor Configuration
+
+Each motor requires:
+
+- `id`: CAN ID for sending commands
+- `motor_type`: One of the supported motor types (e.g., `"dm8009"`, `"dm4340"`)
+- `recv_id`: CAN ID for receiving responses
+
+OpenArms default IDs follow the pattern: send ID `0x0N`, receive ID `0x1N` where N is the joint number.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### No Response from Motors
+
+1. **Check power**
+2. **Verify CAN wiring**: Check CAN-H, CAN-L, and GND connections
+3. **Check motor IDs**: Use Damiao Debugging Tools to verify/configure IDs
+4. **Test CAN interface**: Run `candump can0` to see if messages are being received
+5. **Run diagnostics**: `lerobot-setup-can --mode=test --interfaces=can0`
+
+### Motor Timeout Parameter
+
+If motors were configured with timeout=0, they won't respond to commands. Use Damiao Debugging Tools to set a non-zero timeout value.
+
+### Verify CAN FD Status
+
+```bash
+ip -d link show can0 | grep fd
+```

docs/source/dataset_subtask.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,278 @@
+# Using Subtasks in LeRobot Datasets
+
+Subtask support in robotics datasets has proven effective in improving robot reasoning and understanding. Subtasks are particularly useful for:
+
+- **Hierarchical policies**: Building policies that include subtask predictions to visualize robot reasoning in real time
+- **Reward modeling**: Helping reward models understand task progression (e.g., SARM-style stage-aware reward models)
+- **Task decomposition**: Breaking down complex manipulation tasks into atomic, interpretable steps
+
+LeRobotDataset now supports subtasks as part of its dataset structure, alongside tasks.
+
+## What are Subtasks?
+
+While a **task** describes the overall goal (e.g., "Pick up the apple and place it in the basket"), **subtasks** break down the execution into finer-grained steps:
+
+1. "Approach the apple"
+2. "Grasp the apple"
+3. "Lift the apple"
+4. "Move to basket"
+5. "Release the apple"
+
+Each frame in the dataset can be annotated with its corresponding subtask, enabling models to learn and predict these intermediate stages.
+
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/subtask-asset.png"
+  alt="An overview of subtask annotation showing how frames are labeled with intermediate subtask stages"
+  width="80%"
+/>
+
+<p>
+  <em>Figure: Overview of subtask annotation.</em>
+</p>
+
+**Reference:** _Subtask-learning based for robot self-assembly in flexible collaborative assembly in manufacturing_, Original Article, Published: 19 April 2022.
+
+## Dataset Structure
+
+Subtask information is stored in the dataset metadata:
+
+```
+my-dataset/
+├── data/
+│   └── ...
+├── meta/
+│   ├── info.json
+│   ├── stats.json
+│   ├── tasks.parquet
+│   ├── subtasks.parquet      # Subtask index → subtask string mapping
+│   └── episodes/
+│       └── ...
+└── videos/
+    └── ...
+```
+
+### Subtasks Parquet File
+
+The `meta/subtasks.parquet` file maps subtask indices to their natural language descriptions:
+
+| subtask_index | subtask (index column) |
+| ------------- | ---------------------- |
+| 0             | "Approach the apple"   |
+| 1             | "Grasp the apple"      |
+| 2             | "Lift the apple"       |
+| ...           | ...                    |
+
+### Frame-Level Annotations
+
+Each frame in the dataset can include a `subtask_index` field that references the subtasks parquet file:
+
+```python
+# Example frame data in the parquet file
+{
+    "index": 42,
+    "timestamp": 1.4,
+    "episode_index": 0,
+    "task_index": 0,
+    "subtask_index": 2,  # References "Lift the apple"
+    "observation.state": [...],
+    "action": [...],
+}
+```
+
+## Annotating Datasets with Subtasks
+
+We provide a HuggingFace Space for easily annotating any LeRobotDataset with subtasks:
+
+**[https://huggingface.co/spaces/lerobot/annotate](https://huggingface.co/spaces/lerobot/annotate)**
+
+After completing your annotation:
+
+1. Click "Push to Hub" to upload your annotated dataset
+2. You can also run the annotation space locally by following the instructions at [github.com/huggingface/lerobot-annotate](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot-annotate)
+
+## Loading Datasets with Subtasks
+
+When you load a dataset with subtask annotations, the subtask information is automatically available:
+
+```python
+from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
+
+# Load a dataset with subtask annotations
+dataset = LeRobotDataset("jadechoghari/collect-fruit-annotated")
+
+# Access a sample
+sample = dataset[100]
+
+# The sample includes both task and subtask information
+print(sample["task"])        # "Collect the fruit"
+print(sample["subtask"])     # "Grasp the apple"
+print(sample["task_index"])  # tensor(0)
+print(sample["subtask_index"])  # tensor(2)
+```
+
+### Checking for Subtask Support
+
+You can check if a dataset has subtask annotations:
+
+```python
+# Check if subtasks are available
+has_subtasks = (
+    "subtask_index" in dataset.features
+    and dataset.meta.subtasks is not None
+)
+
+if has_subtasks:
+    print(f"Dataset has {len(dataset.meta.subtasks)} unique subtasks")
+    print("Subtasks:", list(dataset.meta.subtasks.index))
+```
+
+## Using Subtasks for Training
+
+### With the Tokenizer Processor
+
+The `TokenizerProcessor` automatically handles subtask tokenization for Vision-Language Action (VLA) models:
+
+```python
+from lerobot.processor.tokenizer_processor import TokenizerProcessor
+from lerobot.processor.pipeline import ProcessorPipeline
+
+# Create a tokenizer processor
+tokenizer_processor = TokenizerProcessor(
+    tokenizer_name_or_path="google/paligemma-3b-pt-224",
+    padding="max_length",
+    max_length=64,
+)
+
+# The processor will automatically tokenize subtasks if present in the batch
+# and add them to the observation under:
+# - "observation.subtask.tokens"
+# - "observation.subtask.attention_mask"
+```
+
+When subtasks are available in the batch, the tokenizer processor adds:
+
+- `observation.subtask.tokens`: Tokenized subtask text
+- `observation.subtask.attention_mask`: Attention mask for the subtask tokens
+
+### DataLoader with Subtasks
+
+```python
+import torch
+from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
+
+dataset = LeRobotDataset("jadechoghari/collect-fruit-annotated")
+
+dataloader = torch.utils.data.DataLoader(
+    dataset,
+    batch_size=16,
+    shuffle=True,
+)
+
+for batch in dataloader:
+    # Access subtask information in the batch
+    subtasks = batch["subtask"]  # List of subtask strings
+    subtask_indices = batch["subtask_index"]  # Tensor of subtask indices
+
+    # Use for training hierarchical policies or reward models
+    print(f"Batch subtasks: {set(subtasks)}")
+```
+
+## Example Datasets with Subtask Annotations
+
+Try loading a dataset with subtask annotations:
+
+```python
+from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
+
+# Example dataset with subtask annotations
+dataset = LeRobotDataset("jadechoghari/collect-fruit-annotated")
+
+# Explore the subtasks
+print("Available subtasks:")
+for subtask_name in dataset.meta.subtasks.index:
+    print(f"  - {subtask_name}")
+
+# Get subtask distribution
+subtask_counts = {}
+for i in range(len(dataset)):
+    sample = dataset[i]
+    subtask = sample["subtask"]
+    subtask_counts[subtask] = subtask_counts.get(subtask, 0) + 1
+
+print("\nSubtask distribution:")
+for subtask, count in sorted(subtask_counts.items(), key=lambda x: -x[1]):
+    print(f"  {subtask}: {count} frames")
+```
+
+## Use Cases
+
+### 1. Hierarchical Policy Training
+
+Train policies that predict both actions and current subtask:
+
+```python
+class HierarchicalPolicy(nn.Module):
+    def __init__(self, num_subtasks):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.action_head = nn.Linear(hidden_dim, action_dim)
+        self.subtask_head = nn.Linear(hidden_dim, num_subtasks)
+
+    def forward(self, observations):
+        features = self.encoder(observations)
+        actions = self.action_head(features)
+        subtask_logits = self.subtask_head(features)
+        return actions, subtask_logits
+```
+
+### 2. Stage-Aware Reward Modeling (SARM)
+
+Build reward models that understand task progression:
+
+```python
+# SARM predicts:
+# - Stage: Which subtask is being executed (discrete)
+# - Progress: How far along the subtask (continuous 0-1)
+
+class SARMRewardModel(nn.Module):
+    def forward(self, observations):
+        features = self.encoder(observations)
+        stage_logits = self.stage_classifier(features)
+        progress = self.progress_regressor(features)
+        return stage_logits, progress
+```
+
+### 3. Progress Visualization
+
+Monitor robot execution by tracking subtask progression:
+
+```python
+def visualize_execution(model, observations):
+    for t, obs in enumerate(observations):
+        action, subtask_logits = model(obs)
+        predicted_subtask = subtask_names[subtask_logits.argmax()]
+        print(f"t={t}: Executing '{predicted_subtask}'")
+```
+
+## API Reference
+
+### LeRobotDataset Properties
+
+| Property                    | Type                   | Description                                |
+| --------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
+| `meta.subtasks`             | `pd.DataFrame \| None` | DataFrame mapping subtask names to indices |
+| `features["subtask_index"]` | `dict`                 | Feature spec for subtask_index if present  |
+
+### Sample Keys
+
+When subtasks are available, each sample includes:
+
+| Key             | Type           | Description                          |
+| --------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------ |
+| `subtask_index` | `torch.Tensor` | Integer index of the current subtask |
+| `subtask`       | `str`          | Natural language subtask description |
+
+## Related Resources
+
+- [SARM Paper](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.25358) - Stage-Aware Reward Modeling for Long Horizon Robot Manipulation
+- [LeRobot Annotate Space](https://huggingface.co/spaces/lerobot/annotate) - Interactive annotation tool
+- [LeRobotDataset v3.0](./lerobot-dataset-v3) - Dataset format documentation

docs/source/earthrover_mini_plus.mdx

@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # EarthRover Mini Plus
 
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/Earth_Rover_Mini_5_240c9adc-4f9e-44b7-982f-5d1dc24af1d8.png.webp"
+  alt="EarthRover Mini Plus"
+  width="70%"
+/>
+
 The EarthRover Mini Plus is a fully open source mobile robot that connects through the cloud using the Frodobots SDK. This lets you control the robot and record datasets for training AI models.
 
 ## What You Need
@@ -12,23 +18,42 @@ The EarthRover Mini Plus is a fully open source mobile robot that connects throu
 
 ### Setting Up the Frodobots SDK
 
-The robot needs the [Frodobots SDK](https://github.com/Frodobots/earth-rovers-sdk) running on your computer. Here's how:
+The robot needs the [Frodobots SDK](https://github.com/frodobots-org/earth-rovers-sdk) running on your computer. Here's how:
 
 1. Download and install the SDK:
 
 ```bash
-git clone https://github.com/Frodobots/earth-rovers-sdk.git
+git clone https://github.com/frodobots-org/earth-rovers-sdk.git
 cd earth-rovers-sdk
 pip install -r requirements.txt
 ```
 
-2. Start the SDK:
+2. Save Credentials:
+
+Write your .env variables with the SDK API key and bot name provided by the Frodobots team.
+
+```bash
+SDK_API_TOKEN=your_sdk_api_token_here
+BOT_SLUG=your_bot_slug_here
+CHROME_EXECUTABLE_PATH=/path/to/chrome_or_chromium
+# Default value is MAP_ZOOM_LEVEL=18 https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Zoom_levels
+MAP_ZOOM_LEVEL=18
+MISSION_SLUG=your_mission_slug_here
+# Image quality between 0.1 and 1.0 (default: 0.8)
+# Recommended: 0.8 for better performance
+IMAGE_QUALITY=0.8
+# Image format: jpeg, png or webp (default: png)
+# Recommended: jpeg for better performance and lower bandwidth usage
+IMAGE_FORMAT=jpeg
+```
+
+3. Start the SDK:
 
 ```bash
 hypercorn main:app --reload
 ```
 
-3. Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost:8000`, then click "Join"
+4. Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost:8000`, then click "Join"
 
 The SDK gives you:
 

docs/source/envhub.mdx

@@ -2,14 +2,32 @@
 
 The **EnvHub** feature allows you to load simulation environments directly from the Hugging Face Hub with a single line of code. This unlocks a powerful new model for collaboration: instead of environments being locked away inside monolithic libraries, anyone can publish custom environments and share them with the community.
 
-## Overview
+## What is EnvHub?
 
-With EnvHub, you can:
+EnvHub lets you create custom robotics simulation environments with your own robot models and scenarios, and make them easily usable by anyone through the LeRobot framework.
 
-- Load environments from the Hub instantly
-- Share your custom simulation tasks with the community
-- Version control your environments using Git
-- Distribute complex physics simulations without packaging hassles
+EnvHub packages are stored on the Hugging Face Hub, and can be seamlessly pulled and used in your AI robotics projects through LeRobot with a single line of code.
+
+Thanks to EnvHub, you can:
+
+1. **Create and publish environments** to the Hugging Face Hub as Git repositories, and distribute complex physics simulations without packaging hassles
+2. **Load environments** dynamically, without installing them as packages
+3. **Version and track** environment changes using Git semantics
+4. **Discover** new simulation tasks shared by the community
+
+This design means you can go from discovering an interesting environment on the Hub to running experiments in seconds, or create your own custom robot and environment without worrying about dependency conflicts or complex installation procedures.
+
+When you create an EnvHub package, you can build anything you want inside it and use any simulation tool you like: this is your own space to play with. The only requirement is that the package contains an `env.py` file that defines the environment and allows LeRobot to load and use your EnvHub package.
+
+This `env.py` file needs to expose a small API so LeRobot can load and run it. In particular, you must provide a `make_env(n_envs: int = 1, use_async_envs: bool = False)` or `make_env(n_envs: int = 1, use_async_envs: bool = False, cfg: EnvConfig)` function, which is the main entry point for LeRobot. It should return one of:
+
+- A `gym.vector.VectorEnv` (most common)
+- A single `gym.Env` (will be automatically wrapped)
+- A dict mapping `{suite_name: {task_id: VectorEnv}}` (for multi-task benchmarks)
+
+You can also pass an `EnvConfig` object to `make_env` to configure the environment (e.g. the number of environments, task, camera name, initial states, control mode, episode length, etc.).
+
+Finally, your environment must implement the standard `gym.vector.VectorEnv` interface so it works with LeRobot, including methods like `reset` and `step`.
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -29,17 +47,6 @@ env = make_env("lerobot/cartpole-env", trust_remote_code=True)
   hash for reproducibility and security.
 </Tip>
 
-## What is EnvHub?
-
-EnvHub is a framework that allows researchers and developers to:
-
-1. **Publish environments** to the Hugging Face Hub as Git repositories
-2. **Load environments** dynamically without installing them as packages
-3. **Version and track** environment changes using Git semantics
-4. **Discover** new simulation tasks shared by the community
-
-This design means you can go from discovering an interesting environment on the Hub to running experiments in seconds, without worrying about dependency conflicts or complex installation procedures.
-
 ## Repository Structure
 
 To make your environment loadable from the Hub, your repository must contain at minimum:

docs/source/envhub_isaaclab_arena.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,510 @@
+# NVIDIA IsaacLab Arena & LeRobot
+
+LeRobot EnvHub now supports **GPU-accelerated simulation** with IsaacLab Arena for policy evaluation at scale.
+Train and evaluate imitation learning policies with high-fidelity simulation — all integrated into the LeRobot ecosystem.
+
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs/resolve/main/assets/Gr1OpenMicrowaveEnvironment.png"
+  alt="IsaacLab Arena - GR1 Microwave Environment"
+  style={{ maxWidth: "100%", borderRadius: "8px", marginBottom: "1rem" }}
+/>
+
+[IsaacLab Arena](https://github.com/isaac-sim/IsaacLab-Arena) integrates with NVIDIA IsaacLab to provide:
+
+- 🤖 **Humanoid embodiments**: GR1, G1, Galileo with various configurations
+- 🎯 **Manipulation & loco-manipulation tasks**: Door opening, pick-and-place, button pressing, and more
+- ⚡ **GPU-accelerated rollouts**: Parallel environment execution on NVIDIA GPUs
+- 🖼️ **RTX Rendering**: Evaluate vision-based policies with realistic rendering, reflections and refractions
+- 📦 **LeRobot-compatible datasets**: Ready for training with GR00T N1x, PI0, SmolVLA, ACT, and Diffusion policies
+- 🔄 **EnvHub integration**: Load environments from HuggingFace EnvHub with one line
+
+## Installation
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Hardware requirements are shared with Isaac Sim, and are detailed in [Isaac Sim Requirements](https://docs.isaacsim.omniverse.nvidia.com/5.1.0/installation/requirements.html).
+
+- NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support
+- NVIDIA driver compatible with IsaacSim 5.1.0
+- Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04)
+
+### Setup
+
+```bash
+# 1. Create conda environment
+conda create -y -n lerobot-arena python=3.11
+conda activate lerobot-arena
+conda install -y -c conda-forge ffmpeg=7.1.1
+
+# 2. Install Isaac Sim 5.1.0
+pip install "isaacsim[all,extscache]==5.1.0" --extra-index-url https://pypi.nvidia.com
+
+# Accept NVIDIA EULA (required)
+export ACCEPT_EULA=Y
+export PRIVACY_CONSENT=Y
+
+# 3. Install IsaacLab 2.3.0
+git clone https://github.com/isaac-sim/IsaacLab.git
+cd IsaacLab
+git checkout v2.3.0
+./isaaclab.sh -i
+cd ..
+
+# 4. Install IsaacLab Arena
+git clone https://github.com/isaac-sim/IsaacLab-Arena.git
+cd IsaacLab-Arena
+git checkout release/0.1.1
+pip install -e .
+cd ..
+
+
+# 5. Install LeRobot
+git clone https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot.git
+cd lerobot
+pip install -e .
+cd ..
+
+
+# 6. Install additional dependencies
+pip install onnxruntime==1.23.2 lightwheel-sdk==1.0.1 vuer[all]==0.0.70 qpsolvers==4.8.1
+pip install numpy==1.26.0 # Isaac Sim 5.1 depends on numpy==1.26.0, this will be fixed in next release
+```
+
+## Evaluating Policies
+
+### Pre-trained Policies
+
+The following trained policies are available:
+
+| Policy                      | Architecture | Task          | Link                                                                     |
+| :-------------------------- | :----------- | :------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| pi05-arena-gr1-microwave    | PI0.5        | GR1 Microwave | [HuggingFace](https://huggingface.co/nvidia/pi05-arena-gr1-microwave)    |
+| smolvla-arena-gr1-microwave | SmolVLA      | GR1 Microwave | [HuggingFace](https://huggingface.co/nvidia/smolvla-arena-gr1-microwave) |
+
+### Evaluate SmolVLA
+
+```bash
+pip install -e ".[smolvla]"
+pip install numpy==1.26.0 # revert numpy to version 1.26
+```
+
+```bash
+lerobot-eval \
+    --policy.path=nvidia/smolvla-arena-gr1-microwave \
+    --env.type=isaaclab_arena \
+    --env.hub_path=nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs \
+    --rename_map='{"observation.images.robot_pov_cam_rgb": "observation.images.robot_pov_cam"}' \
+    --policy.device=cuda \
+    --env.environment=gr1_microwave \
+    --env.embodiment=gr1_pink \
+    --env.object=mustard_bottle \
+    --env.headless=false \
+    --env.enable_cameras=true \
+    --env.video=true \
+    --env.video_length=10 \
+    --env.video_interval=15 \
+    --env.state_keys=robot_joint_pos \
+    --env.camera_keys=robot_pov_cam_rgb \
+    --trust_remote_code=True \
+    --eval.batch_size=1
+```
+
+### Evaluate PI0.5
+
+```bash
+pip install -e ".[pi]"
+pip install numpy==1.26.0 # revert numpy to version 1.26
+```
+
+<Tip>PI0.5 requires disabling torch compile for evaluation:</Tip>
+
+```bash
+TORCH_COMPILE_DISABLE=1 TORCHINDUCTOR_DISABLE=1 lerobot-eval \
+    --policy.path=nvidia/pi05-arena-gr1-microwave \
+    --env.type=isaaclab_arena \
+    --env.hub_path=nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs \
+    --rename_map='{"observation.images.robot_pov_cam_rgb": "observation.images.robot_pov_cam"}' \
+    --policy.device=cuda \
+    --env.environment=gr1_microwave \
+    --env.embodiment=gr1_pink \
+    --env.object=mustard_bottle \
+    --env.headless=false \
+    --env.enable_cameras=true \
+    --env.video=true \
+    --env.video_length=15 \
+    --env.video_interval=15 \
+    --env.state_keys=robot_joint_pos \
+    --env.camera_keys=robot_pov_cam_rgb \
+    --trust_remote_code=True \
+    --eval.batch_size=1
+```
+
+<Tip>
+  To change the number of parallel environments, use the ```--eval.batch_size```
+  flag.
+</Tip>
+
+### What to Expect
+
+During evaluation, you will see a progress bar showing the running success rate:
+
+```
+Stepping through eval batches:   8%|██████▍    | 4/50 [00:45<08:06, 10.58s/it, running_success_rate=25.0%]
+```
+
+### Video Recording
+
+To enable video recording during evaluation, add the following flags to your command:
+
+```bash
+--env.video=true \
+--env.video_length=15 \
+--env.video_interval=15
+```
+
+For more details on video recording, see the [IsaacLab Recording Documentation](https://isaac-sim.github.io/IsaacLab/main/source/how-to/record_video.html).
+
+<Tip>
+When running headless with `--env.headless=true`, you must also enable cameras explicitly for camera enabled environments:
+
+```bash
+--env.headless=true --env.enable_cameras=true
+```
+
+</Tip>
+
+### Output Directory
+
+Evaluation videos are saved to the output directory with the following structure:
+
+```
+outputs/eval/<date>/<timestamp>_<env>_<policy>/videos/<task>_<env_id>/eval_episode_<n>.mp4
+```
+
+For example:
+
+```
+outputs/eval/2026-01-02/14-38-01_isaaclab_arena_smolvla/videos/gr1_microwave_0/eval_episode_0.mp4
+```
+
+## Training Policies
+
+To learn more about training policies with LeRobot, please refer to the training documentation:
+
+- [SmolVLA](./smolvla)
+- [Pi0.5](./pi05)
+- [GR00T N1.5](./groot)
+
+Sample IsaacLab Arena datasets are available on HuggingFace Hub for experimentation:
+
+| Dataset                                                                                                   | Description                | Frames |
+| :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------- | :----- |
+| [Arena-GR1-Manipulation-Task](https://huggingface.co/datasets/nvidia/Arena-GR1-Manipulation-Task-v3)      | GR1 microwave manipulation | ~4K    |
+| [Arena-G1-Loco-Manipulation-Task](https://huggingface.co/datasets/nvidia/Arena-G1-Loco-Manipulation-Task) | G1 loco-manipulation       | ~4K    |
+
+## Environment Configuration
+
+### Full Configuration Options
+
+```python
+from lerobot.envs.configs import IsaaclabArenaEnv
+
+config = IsaaclabArenaEnv(
+    # Environment selection
+    environment="gr1_microwave",      # Task environment
+    embodiment="gr1_pink",            # Robot embodiment
+    object="power_drill",             # Object to manipulate
+
+    # Simulation settings
+    episode_length=300,               # Max steps per episode
+    headless=True,                    # Run without GUI
+    device="cuda:0",                  # GPU device
+    seed=42,                          # Random seed
+
+    # Observation configuration
+    state_keys="robot_joint_pos",     # State observation keys (comma-separated)
+    camera_keys="robot_pov_cam_rgb",  # Camera observation keys (comma-separated)
+    state_dim=54,                     # Expected state dimension
+    action_dim=36,                    # Expected action dimension
+    camera_height=512,                # Camera image height
+    camera_width=512,                 # Camera image width
+    enable_cameras=True,              # Enable camera observations
+
+    # Video recording
+    video=False,                      # Enable video recording
+    video_length=100,                 # Frames per video
+    video_interval=200,               # Steps between recordings
+
+    # Advanced
+    mimic=False,                      # Enable mimic mode
+    teleop_device=None,               # Teleoperation device
+    disable_fabric=False,             # Disable fabric optimization
+    enable_pinocchio=True,            # Enable Pinocchio for IK
+)
+```
+
+### Using Environment Hub directly for advanced usage
+
+Create a file called `test_env_load_arena.py` or [download from the EnvHub](https://huggingface.co/nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs/blob/main/tests/test_env_load_arena.py):
+
+```python
+import logging
+from dataclasses import asdict
+from pprint import pformat
+import torch
+import tqdm
+from lerobot.configs import parser
+from lerobot.configs.eval import EvalPipelineConfig
+
+
+@parser.wrap()
+def main(cfg: EvalPipelineConfig):
+    """Run random action rollout for IsaacLab Arena environment."""
+    logging.info(pformat(asdict(cfg)))
+
+    from lerobot.envs.factory import make_env
+
+    env_dict = make_env(
+        cfg.env,
+        n_envs=cfg.env.num_envs,
+        trust_remote_code=True,
+    )
+    env = next(iter(env_dict.values()))[0]
+    env.reset()
+    for _ in tqdm.tqdm(range(cfg.env.episode_length)):
+        with torch.inference_mode():
+            actions = env.action_space.sample()
+            obs, rewards, terminated, truncated, info = env.step(actions)
+            if terminated.any() or truncated.any():
+                obs, info = env.reset()
+    env.close()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
+```
+
+Run with:
+
+```bash
+python test_env_load_arena.py \
+    --env.environment=g1_locomanip_pnp \
+    --env.embodiment=gr1_pink \
+    --env.object=cracker_box \
+    --env.num_envs=4 \
+    --env.enable_cameras=true \
+    --env.seed=1000 \
+    --env.video=true \
+    --env.video_length=10 \
+    --env.video_interval=15 \
+    --env.headless=false \
+    --env.hub_path=nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs \
+    --env.type=isaaclab_arena
+```
+
+## Creating New Environments
+
+First create a new IsaacLab Arena environment by following the [IsaacLab Arena Documentation](https://isaac-sim.github.io/IsaacLab-Arena/release/0.1.1/index.html).
+
+Clone our EnvHub repo:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://huggingface.co/nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs
+```
+
+Modify the `example_envs.yaml` file based on your new environment.
+[Upload](./envhub#step-3-upload-to-the-hub) your modified repo to HuggingFace EnvHub.
+
+<Tip>
+  Your IsaacLab Arena environment code must be locally available during
+  evaluation. Users can clone your environment repository separately, or you can
+  bundle the environment code and assets directly in your EnvHub repo.
+</Tip>
+
+Then, when evaluating, use your new environment:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-eval \
+    --env.hub_path=<your-env-hub-path>/isaaclab-arena-envs \
+    --env.environment=<your new environment> \
+    ...other flags...
+```
+
+We look forward to your contributions!
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### CUDA out of memory
+
+Reduce `batch_size` or use a GPU with more VRAM:
+
+```bash
+--eval.batch_size=1
+```
+
+### EULA not accepted
+
+Set environment variables before running:
+
+```bash
+export ACCEPT_EULA=Y
+export PRIVACY_CONSENT=Y
+```
+
+### Video recording not working
+
+Enable cameras when running headless:
+
+```bash
+--env.video=true --env.enable_cameras=true --env.headless=true
+```
+
+### Policy output dimension mismatch
+
+Ensure `action_dim` matches your policy:
+
+```bash
+--env.action_dim=36
+```
+
+### libGLU.so.1 Errors during Isaac Sim initialization
+
+Ensure you have the following dependencies installed, this is likely to happen on headless machines.
+
+```bash
+sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y libglu1-mesa libxt6
+```
+
+## See Also
+
+- [EnvHub Documentation](./envhub.mdx) - General EnvHub usage
+- [IsaacLab Arena GitHub](https://github.com/isaac-sim/IsaacLab-Arena)
+- [IsaacLab Documentation](https://isaac-sim.github.io/IsaacLab/)
+
+## Lightwheel LW-BenchHub
+
+[Lightwheel](https://www.lightwheel.ai) is bringing `Lightwheel-Libero-Tasks` and `Lightwheel-RoboCasa-Tasks` with 268 tasks to the LeRobot ecosystem.
+LW-BenchHub collects and generates large-scale datasets via teleoperation that comply with the LeRobot specification, enabling out-of-the-box training and evaluation workflows.
+With the unified interface provided by EnvHub, developers can quickly build end-to-end experimental pipelines.
+
+### Install
+
+Assuming you followed the [Installation](#installation) steps, you can install LW-BenchHub with:
+
+```bash
+conda install pinocchio -c conda-forge -y
+pip install numpy==1.26.0 # revert numpy to version 1.26
+
+sudo apt-get install git-lfs && git lfs install
+
+git clone https://github.com/LightwheelAI/lw_benchhub
+git lfs pull # Ensure LFS files (e.g., .usd assets) are downloaded
+
+cd lw_benchhub
+pip install -e .
+```
+
+For more detailed instructions, please refer to the [LW-BenchHub Documentation](https://docs.lightwheel.net/lw_benchhub/usage/Installation).
+
+### Lightwheel Tasks Dataset
+
+LW-BenchHub datasets are available on HuggingFace Hub:
+
+| Dataset                                                                                                       | Description             | Tasks | Frames |
+| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :---------------------- | :---- | :----- |
+| [Lightwheel-Tasks-X7S](https://huggingface.co/datasets/LightwheelAI/Lightwheel-Tasks-X7S)                     | X7S LIBERO and RoboCasa | 117   | ~10.3M |
+| [Lightwheel-Tasks-Double-Piper](https://huggingface.co/datasets/LightwheelAI/Lightwheel-Tasks-Double-Piper)   | Double-Piper LIBERO     | 130   | ~6.0M  |
+| [Lightwheel-Tasks-G1-Controller](https://huggingface.co/datasets/LightwheelAI/Lightwheel-Tasks-G1-Controller) | G1-Controller LIBERO    | 62    | ~2.7M  |
+| [Lightwheel-Tasks-G1-WBC](https://huggingface.co/datasets/LightwheelAI/Lightwheel-Tasks-G1-WBC)               | G1-WBC RoboCasa         | 32    | ~1.5M  |
+
+For training policies, refer to the [Training Policies](#training-policies) section.
+
+### Evaluating Policies
+
+#### Pre-trained Policies
+
+The following trained policies are available:
+
+| Policy                   | Architecture | Task                           | Layout     | Robot           | Link                                                                                  |
+| :----------------------- | :----------- | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :-------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| smolvla-double-piper-pnp | SmolVLA      | L90K1PutTheBlackBowlOnThePlate | libero-1-1 | DoublePiper-Abs | [HuggingFace](https://huggingface.co/LightwheelAI/smolvla-double-piper-pnp/tree/main) |
+
+#### Evaluate SmolVLA
+
+```bash
+lerobot-eval \
+  --policy.path=LightwheelAI/smolvla-double-piper-pnp \
+  --env.type=isaaclab_arena \
+  --rename_map='{"observation.images.left_hand_camera_rgb": "observation.images.left_hand", "observation.images.right_hand_camera_rgb": "observation.images.right_hand", "observation.images.first_person_camera_rgb": "observation.images.first_person"}' \
+  --env.hub_path=LightwheelAI/lw_benchhub_env \
+  --env.kwargs='{"config_path": "configs/envhub/example.yml"}' \
+  --trust_remote_code=true \
+  --env.state_keys=joint_pos \
+  --env.action_dim=12 \
+  --env.camera_keys=left_hand_camera_rgb,right_hand_camera_rgb,first_person_camera_rgb \
+  --policy.device=cuda \
+  --eval.batch_size=10 \
+  --eval.n_episodes=100
+```
+
+### Environment Configuration
+
+Evaluation can be quickly launched by modifying the `robot`, `task`, and `layout` settings in the configuration file.
+
+#### Full Configuration Options
+
+```yml
+# =========================
+# Basic Settings
+# =========================
+disable_fabric: false
+device: cuda:0
+sensitivity: 1.0
+step_hz: 50
+enable_cameras: true
+execute_mode: eval
+episode_length_s: 20.0 # Episode length in seconds, increase if episodes timeout during eval
+
+# =========================
+# Robot Settings
+# =========================
+robot: DoublePiper-Abs # Robot type, DoublePiper-Abs, X7S-Abs, G1-Controller or G1-Controller-DecoupledWBC
+robot_scale: 1.0
+
+# =========================
+# Task & Scene Settings
+# =========================
+task: L90K1PutTheBlackBowlOnThePlate # Task name
+scene_backend: robocasa
+task_backend: robocasa
+debug_assets: null
+layout: libero-1-1 # Layout and style ID
+sources:
+  - objaverse
+  - lightwheel
+  - aigen_objs
+object_projects: []
+usd_simplify: false
+seed: 42
+
+# =========================
+# Object Placement Retry Settings
+# =========================
+max_scene_retry: 4
+max_object_placement_retry: 3
+
+resample_objects_placement_on_reset: true
+resample_robot_placement_on_reset: true
+
+# =========================
+# Replay Configuration Settings
+# =========================
+replay_cfgs:
+  add_camera_to_observation: true
+  render_resolution: [640, 480]
+```
+
+### See Also
+
+- [LW-BenchHub GitHub](https://github.com/LightwheelAI/LW-BenchHub)
+- [LW-BenchHub Documentation](https://docs.lightwheel.net/lw_benchhub/)

docs/source/envhub_leisaac.mdx

@@ -137,7 +137,8 @@ from lerobot.teleoperators import (  # noqa: F401
     Teleoperator,
     TeleoperatorConfig,
     make_teleoperator_from_config,
-    so101_leader,
+    so_leader,
+    bi_so_leader,
 )
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
 from lerobot.utils.utils import init_logging
@@ -196,7 +197,7 @@ def teleop_loop(teleop: Teleoperator, env: gym.Env, fps: int):
             obs, info = env.reset()
 
         dt_s = time.perf_counter() - loop_start
-        precise_sleep(1 / fps - dt_s)
+        precise_sleep(max(1 / fps - dt_s, 0.0))
         loop_s = time.perf_counter() - loop_start
         print(f"\ntime: {loop_s * 1e3:.2f}ms ({1 / loop_s:.0f} Hz)")
 
@@ -222,7 +223,7 @@ def teleoperate(cfg: TeleoperateConfig):
 
 def main():
     teleoperate(TeleoperateConfig(
-        teleop=so101_leader.SO101LeaderConfig(
+        teleop=so_leader.SO101LeaderConfig(
             port="/dev/ttyACM0",
             id='leader',
             use_degrees=False,

docs/source/groot.mdx

@@ -12,6 +12,12 @@ Developers and researchers can post-train GR00T N1.5 with their own real or synt
 
 GR00T N1.5 (specifically the GR00T-N1.5-3B model) is built using pre-trained vision and language encoders. It utilizes a flow matching action transformer to model a chunk of actions, conditioned on vision, language, and proprioception.
 
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/lerobot-groot-paper1%20(1).png"
+  alt="An overview of GR00T"
+  width="80%"
+/>
+
 Its strong performance comes from being trained on an expansive and diverse humanoid dataset, which includes:
 
 - Real captured data from robots.
@@ -103,7 +109,7 @@ Once you have trained your model using your parameters you can run inference in
 
 ```bash
 lerobot-record \
-  --robot.type=bi_so100_follower \
+  --robot.type=bi_so_follower \
   --robot.left_arm_port=/dev/ttyACM1 \
   --robot.right_arm_port=/dev/ttyACM0 \
   --robot.id=bimanual_follower \

docs/source/il_robots.mdx

@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ lerobot-teleoperate \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so101_leader import SO101LeaderConfig, SO101Leader
-from lerobot.robots.so101_follower import SO101FollowerConfig, SO101Follower
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO101LeaderConfig, SO101Leader
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO101FollowerConfig, SO101Follower
 
 robot_config = SO101FollowerConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem58760431541",
@@ -195,9 +195,9 @@ lerobot-record \
 from lerobot.cameras.opencv.configuration_opencv import OpenCVCameraConfig
 from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
 from lerobot.datasets.utils import hw_to_dataset_features
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader.config_so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader.so100_leader import SO100Leader
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader.config_so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader.so100_leader import SO100Leader
 from lerobot.utils.control_utils import init_keyboard_listener
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
 from lerobot.utils.visualization_utils import init_rerun
@@ -408,8 +408,8 @@ lerobot-replay \
 import time
 
 from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
 
@@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ for idx in range(dataset.num_frames):
     }
     robot.send_action(action)
 
-    precise_sleep(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0))
+    precise_sleep(max(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0), 0.0))
 
 robot.disconnect()
 ```
@@ -531,8 +531,8 @@ from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
 from lerobot.datasets.utils import hw_to_dataset_features
 from lerobot.policies.act.modeling_act import ACTPolicy
 from lerobot.policies.factory import make_pre_post_processors
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record import record_loop
 from lerobot.utils.control_utils import init_keyboard_listener
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say

docs/source/integrate_hardware.mdx

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ If you're using Feetech or Dynamixel motors, LeRobot provides built-in bus inter
 - [`DynamixelMotorsBus`](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/src/lerobot/motors/dynamixel/dynamixel.py) – for controlling Dynamixel servos
 
 Please refer to the [`MotorsBus`](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/src/lerobot/motors/motors_bus.py) abstract class to learn about its API.
-For a good example of how it can be used, you can have a look at our own [SO101 follower implementation](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/src/lerobot/robots/so101_follower/so101_follower.py)
+For a good example of how it can be used, you can have a look at our own [SO101 follower implementation](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot/blob/main/src/lerobot/robots/so_follower/so101_follower/so101_follower.py)
 
 Use these if compatible. Otherwise, you'll need to find or write a Python interface (not covered in this tutorial):
 

docs/source/lekiwi.mdx

@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # LeKiwi
 
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/1740517739083.jpeg"
+  alt="LeKiwi"
+  width="70%"
+/>
+
 In the steps below, we explain how to assemble the LeKiwi mobile robot.
 
 ## Source the parts
@@ -204,7 +210,7 @@ lerobot-calibrate \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig, SO100Leader
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100LeaderConfig, SO100Leader
 
 config = SO100LeaderConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem58760431551",

docs/source/libero.mdx

@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ lerobot-eval \
 ```
 
 - `--env.task` picks the suite (`libero_object`, `libero_spatial`, etc.).
+- `--env.task_ids` picks task ids to run (`[0]`, `[1,2,3]`, etc.). Omit this flag (or set it to `null`) to run all tasks in the suite.
 - `--eval.batch_size` controls how many environments run in parallel.
 - `--eval.n_episodes` sets how many episodes to run in total.
 

docs/source/omx.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,197 @@
+## Order and Assemble the parts
+
+First, assemble the OMX hardware following the official assembly guide.
+
+OMX Assembly Guide: https://ai.robotis.com/omx/assembly_guide_omx.html
+
+OMX robots are shipped preconfigured from the factory. Motor IDs, communication parameters, and joint offsets are already set, so no additional motor setup or calibration is required before using LeRobot.
+
+## Install LeRobot 🤗
+
+To install LeRobot, follow our [Installation Guide](./installation)
+
+In addition to these instructions, you need to install the Dynamixel SDK:
+
+```bash
+pip install -e ".[dynamixel]"
+```
+
+## Connect the robot
+
+To find the port for each bus servo adapter, run this script:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-find-port
+```
+
+This command runs and when prompted, disconnect the USB cable from either the leader or follower arm and press Enter. The output will show 'The port of this MotorsBus is [port]'. This identifies the port for the disconnected arm. Repeat for the other arm to identify both ports.
+
+<hfoptions id="find_port">
+<hfoption id="Mac">
+
+Example output on macOS:
+
+```
+Finding all available ports for the MotorBus.
+['/dev/tty.usbmodem575E0032081', '/dev/tty.usbmodem575E0031751']
+Remove the USB cable from your MotorsBus and press Enter when done.
+
+[...Disconnect corresponding leader or follower arm and press Enter...]
+
+The port of this MotorsBus is /dev/tty.usbmodem575E0032081
+Reconnect the USB cable.
+```
+
+Where the found port is: `/dev/tty.usbmodem575E0032081` corresponding to your leader or follower arm.
+
+</hfoption>
+<hfoption id="Linux">
+
+On Linux, we strongly recommend using udev rules to assign persistent and human-readable device names to the OMX leader and follower arms. This avoids issues where device names such as ttyACM0 and ttyACM1 change when the robot is unplugged, replugged, or when the system is rebooted.
+
+#### 1. Find your device serial numbers
+
+You should have obtained the port numbers like ../../ttyACM? for the leader and follower using `lerobot-find-port`. You can match those results with the serial numbers using the `ls -l /dev/serial/by-id/` command.
+To create udev rules, you need the unique serial number for each OMX device. The easiest way is to list devices under:
+
+```bash
+ls -l /dev/serial/by-id/
+```
+
+You will see output similar to:
+
+```bash
+usb-ROBOTIS_OpenRB-150_228BDD7B503059384C2E3120FF0A2B19-if00 -> ../../ttyACM0
+usb-ROBOTIS_OpenRB-150_67E1ED68503059384C2E3120FF092234-if00 -> ../../ttyACM1
+```
+
+In each line, the serial number is the long string after `usb-ROBOTIS_OpenRB-150_` and before `-if00`.
+
+Follower serial: `228BDD7B503059384C2E3120FF0A2B19`
+
+Leader serial: `67E1ED68503059384C2E3120FF092234`
+
+#### 2. Create the udev rule
+
+Create a new udev rule file:
+
+```bash
+sudo nano /etc/udev/rules.d/99-omx.rules
+```
+
+Paste the following lines, replacing the serial numbers with the values you found above:
+
+```bash
+SUBSYSTEM=="tty", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0403", ATTRS{serial}=="228BDD7B503059384C2E3120FF0A2B19", SYMLINK+="omx_follower"
+SUBSYSTEM=="tty", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0403", ATTRS{serial}=="67E1ED68503059384C2E3120FF092234", SYMLINK+="omx_leader"
+```
+
+Save the file and reload udev rules:
+
+```bash
+sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
+sudo udevadm trigger
+```
+
+Now unplug and replug both devices once.
+
+#### 3. Verify the symlinks
+
+Check that the persistent device names exist:
+
+```bash
+ls -l /dev/omx_follower /dev/omx_leader
+```
+
+You should see them pointing to ttyACM\* devices:
+
+```bash
+/dev/omx_follower -> ttyACM*
+/dev/omx_leader   -> ttyACM*
+```
+
+These names remain stable across reboots and reconnections.
+
+</hfoption>
+</hfoptions>
+
+## Teleoperate
+
+After identifying the correct ports, you can directly teleoperate the follower arm using the leader arm.
+
+<hfoptions id="teleoperate">
+<hfoption id="Mac">
+
+### Teleoperate without camera
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+  --robot.type=omx_follower \
+  --robot.port=<your_follower_port> \
+  --robot.id=omx_follower_arm \
+  --teleop.type=omx_leader \
+  --teleop.port=<your_leader_port> \
+  --teleop.id=omx_leader_arm
+```
+
+During teleoperation, motions of the leader arm are mirrored in real time by the follower arm. OMX is already preconfigured, teleoperation can begin immediately without any calibration steps.
+
+### Teleoperate with camera
+
+You can also enable camera input during teleoperation by providing a camera configuration for the follower arm.
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+  --robot.type=omx_follower \
+  --robot.port=<your_follower_port> \
+  --robot.id=omx_follower_arm \
+  --robot.cameras="{front: {type: opencv, index_or_path: '/dev/video0', width: 640, height: 480, fps: 30}}" \
+  --teleop.type=omx_leader \
+  --teleop.port=<your_leader_port> \
+  --teleop.id=omx_leader_arm \
+  --display_data=true
+```
+
+When the camera is enabled, the camera stream is displayed in real time and synchronized with the robot state. This setup is useful for visual monitoring and can be reused later for demonstration recording and imitation learning.
+
+</hfoption>
+<hfoption id="Linux">
+
+### Teleoperate without camera
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+  --robot.type=omx_follower \
+  --robot.port=/dev/omx_follower \
+  --robot.id=omx_follower_arm \
+  --teleop.type=omx_leader \
+  --teleop.port=/dev/omx_leader \
+  --teleop.id=omx_leader_arm
+```
+
+During teleoperation, motions of the leader arm are mirrored in real time by the follower arm. OMX is already preconfigured, teleoperation can begin immediately without any calibration steps.
+
+### Teleoperate with camera
+
+You can also enable camera input during teleoperation by providing a camera configuration for the follower arm.
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+  --robot.type=omx_follower \
+  --robot.port=/dev/omx_follower \
+  --robot.id=omx_follower_arm \
+  --robot.cameras="{front: {type: opencv, index_or_path: '/dev/video0', width: 640, height: 480, fps: 30}}" \
+  --teleop.type=omx_leader \
+  --teleop.port=/dev/omx_leader \
+  --teleop.id=omx_leader_arm \
+  --display_data=true
+```
+
+When the camera is enabled, the camera stream is displayed in real time and synchronized with the robot state. This setup is useful for visual monitoring and can be reused later for demonstration recording and imitation learning.
+
+</hfoption>
+</hfoptions>
+
+Congrats 🎉, your robot is all set to learn a task on its own.
+
+> If you have any questions or need help, please reach out on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/robotis).

docs/source/openarm.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,276 @@
+# OpenArm
+
+[OpenArm](https://openarm.dev) is an open-source 7DOF humanoid arm designed for physical AI research and deployment.
+
+To get your OpenArm, assembled or DIY, and join the global community, browse verified and certified manufacturers worldwide at [openarm.dev](https://openarm.dev).
+
+## What's Unique?
+
+- **Human-Scale Design**: OpenArm is designed with human-like proportions, scaled for a person around 160-165cm tall. This provides an optimal balance between practical reach and manageable inertia for safe, responsive operation.
+
+- **Safety-First Architecture**: Built with QDD backdrivable motors and high compliance, OpenArm prioritizes safe human-robot interaction while maintaining practical payload capabilities (6.0kg peak / 4.1kg nominal) for real-world tasks.
+
+- **Built for Durability**: Critical structural components use aluminum and stainless steel construction, ensuring robust performance for repetitive data collection and continuous research use.
+
+- **Fully Accessible & Buildable**: Every component, from CNC parts and 3D-printed casings to electrical wiring is designed to be purchasable and buildable by individual researchers and labs, with complete fabrication data provided.
+
+- **Practical & Affordable**: At $6,500 USD for a complete bimanual system, OpenArm delivers research-grade capabilities at a fraction of traditional humanoid robot costs.
+
+## Platform Requirements
+
+<Tip warning={true}>
+  **Linux Only**: OpenArm currently only works on Linux. The CAN bus USB adapter
+  does not have macOS drivers and has not been tested on Windows.
+</Tip>
+
+## Safety Guide
+
+Before operating OpenArm, please read the [official safety guide](https://docs.openarm.dev/getting-started/safety-guide). Key points:
+
+- **Secure installation**: Fasten the arm to a flat, stable surface with screws or clamps
+- **Safe distance**: Keep body parts and objects outside the range of motion during operation
+- **Protective equipment**: Always wear safety goggles; use additional PPE as needed
+- **Payload limits**: Do not exceed specified payload limits (6.0kg peak / 4.1kg nominal per arm)
+- **Emergency stop**: Know the location and operation of the emergency stop device
+- **Regular inspection**: Check for loose screws, damaged mechanical limits, unusual noises, and wiring damage
+
+## Hardware Setup
+
+Follow the official [OpenArm hardware documentation](https://docs.openarm.dev) for:
+
+- Bill of materials and sourcing
+- 3D printing instructions
+- Mechanical assembly
+- Electrical wiring
+
+The hardware repositories are available at [github.com/enactic/openarm](https://github.com/enactic/openarm).
+
+## CAN Bus Setup
+
+OpenArm uses CAN bus communication with Damiao motors. Once you have the CAN bus USB adapter plugged into your Linux PC, follow the [Damiao Motors and CAN Bus guide](./damiao) to configure the interface.
+
+Quick setup:
+
+```bash
+# Setup CAN interfaces
+lerobot-setup-can --mode=setup --interfaces=can0,can1
+
+# Test motor communication
+lerobot-setup-can --mode=test --interfaces=can0,can1
+```
+
+## Install LeRobot 🤗
+
+Follow our [Installation Guide](./installation), then install the Damiao motor support:
+
+```bash
+pip install -e ".[damiao]"
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+### Follower Arm (Robot)
+
+<hfoptions id="follower">
+<hfoption id="Command">
+
+```bash
+lerobot-calibrate \
+    --robot.type=openarm_follower \
+    --robot.port=can0 \
+    --robot.side=right \
+    --robot.id=my_openarm_follower
+```
+
+</hfoption>
+<hfoption id="API example">
+
+```python
+from lerobot.robots.openarm_follower import OpenArmFollower, OpenArmFollowerConfig
+
+config = OpenArmFollowerConfig(
+    port="can0",
+    side="right",  # or "left" for left arm
+    id="my_openarm_follower",
+)
+
+follower = OpenArmFollower(config)
+follower.connect()
+
+# Read current state
+obs = follower.get_observation()
+print(obs)
+
+# Send action (position in degrees)
+action = {
+    "joint_1.pos": 0.0,
+    "joint_2.pos": 0.0,
+    "joint_3.pos": 0.0,
+    "joint_4.pos": 45.0,
+    "joint_5.pos": 0.0,
+    "joint_6.pos": 0.0,
+    "joint_7.pos": 0.0,
+    "gripper.pos": 0.0,
+}
+follower.send_action(action)
+
+follower.disconnect()
+```
+
+</hfoption>
+</hfoptions>
+
+### Leader Arm (Teleoperator)
+
+The leader arm is used for teleoperation - manually moving it to control the follower arm.
+
+<hfoptions id="leader">
+<hfoption id="Command">
+
+```bash
+lerobot-calibrate \
+    --teleop.type=openarm_leader \
+    --teleop.port=can1 \
+    --teleop.id=my_openarm_leader
+```
+
+</hfoption>
+<hfoption id="API example">
+
+```python
+from lerobot.teleoperators.openarm_leader import OpenArmLeader, OpenArmLeaderConfig
+
+config = OpenArmLeaderConfig(
+    port="can1",
+    id="my_openarm_leader",
+    manual_control=True,  # Disable torque for manual movement
+)
+
+leader = OpenArmLeader(config)
+leader.connect()
+
+# Read current position (as action to send to follower)
+action = leader.get_action()
+print(action)
+
+leader.disconnect()
+```
+
+</hfoption>
+</hfoptions>
+
+### Teleoperation
+
+To teleoperate OpenArm with leader-follower control:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+    --robot.type=openarm_follower \
+    --robot.port=can0 \
+    --robot.side=right \
+    --robot.id=my_follower \
+    --teleop.type=openarm_leader \
+    --teleop.port=can1 \
+    --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:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-record \
+    --robot.type=openarm_follower \
+    --robot.port=can0 \
+    --robot.side=right \
+    --robot.id=my_follower \
+    --teleop.type=openarm_leader \
+    --teleop.port=can1 \
+    --teleop.id=my_leader \
+    --repo-id=my_hf_username/my_openarm_dataset \
+    --fps=30 \
+    --num-episodes=10
+```
+
+## Configuration Options
+
+### Follower Configuration
+
+| Parameter             | Default   | Description                                                |
+| --------------------- | --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `port`                | -         | CAN interface (e.g., `can0`)                               |
+| `side`                | `None`    | Arm side: `"left"`, `"right"`, or `None` for custom limits |
+| `use_can_fd`          | `True`    | Enable CAN FD for higher data rates                        |
+| `can_bitrate`         | `1000000` | Nominal bitrate (1 Mbps)                                   |
+| `can_data_bitrate`    | `5000000` | CAN FD data bitrate (5 Mbps)                               |
+| `max_relative_target` | `None`    | Safety limit for relative target positions                 |
+| `position_kp`         | Per-joint | Position control proportional gains                        |
+| `position_kd`         | Per-joint | Position control derivative gains                          |
+
+### Leader Configuration
+
+| Parameter          | Default   | Description                         |
+| ------------------ | --------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| `port`             | -         | CAN interface (e.g., `can1`)        |
+| `manual_control`   | `True`    | Disable torque for manual movement  |
+| `use_can_fd`       | `True`    | Enable CAN FD for higher data rates |
+| `can_bitrate`      | `1000000` | Nominal bitrate (1 Mbps)            |
+| `can_data_bitrate` | `5000000` | CAN FD data bitrate (5 Mbps)        |
+
+## Motor Configuration
+
+OpenArm uses Damiao motors with the following default configuration:
+
+| Joint                       | Motor Type | Send ID | Recv ID |
+| --------------------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------- |
+| joint_1 (Shoulder pan)      | DM8009     | 0x01    | 0x11    |
+| joint_2 (Shoulder lift)     | DM8009     | 0x02    | 0x12    |
+| joint_3 (Shoulder rotation) | DM4340     | 0x03    | 0x13    |
+| joint_4 (Elbow flex)        | DM4340     | 0x04    | 0x14    |
+| joint_5 (Wrist roll)        | DM4310     | 0x05    | 0x15    |
+| joint_6 (Wrist pitch)       | DM4310     | 0x06    | 0x16    |
+| joint_7 (Wrist rotation)    | DM4310     | 0x07    | 0x17    |
+| gripper                     | DM4310     | 0x08    | 0x18    |
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### No Response from Motors
+
+1. Check power supply connections
+2. Verify CAN wiring (CAN-H, CAN-L, GND)
+3. Run diagnostics: `lerobot-setup-can --mode=test --interfaces=can0`
+4. See the [Damiao troubleshooting guide](./damiao#troubleshooting) for more details
+
+### CAN Interface Not Found
+
+Ensure the CAN interface is configured:
+
+```bash
+ip link show can0
+```
+
+## Resources
+
+- [OpenArm Website](https://openarm.dev)
+- [OpenArm Documentation](https://docs.openarm.dev)
+- [OpenArm GitHub](https://github.com/enactic/openarm)
+- [Safety Guide](https://docs.openarm.dev/getting-started/safety-guide)
+- [Damiao Motors and CAN Bus](./damiao)

docs/source/peft_training.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+# Parameter efficient fine-tuning with 🤗 PEFT
+
+[🤗 PEFT](https://github.com/huggingface/peft) (Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning) is a library for efficiently adapting
+large pretrained models such as pre-trained policies (e.g., SmolVLA, π₀, ...) to new tasks without training all
+of the model's parameters while yielding comparable performance.
+
+Install the `lerobot[peft]` optional package to enable PEFT support.
+
+To read about all the possible methods of adaption, please refer to the [🤗 PEFT docs](https://huggingface.co/docs/peft/index).
+
+## Training SmolVLA
+
+In this section we'll show you how to train a pre-trained SmolVLA policy with PEFT on the libero dataset.
+For brevity we're only training on the `libero_spatial` subset. We will use `lerobot/smolvla_base` as the model
+to parameter efficiently fine-tune:
+
+```
+lerobot-train \
+ --policy.path=lerobot/smolvla_base \
+ --policy.repo_id=your_hub_name/my_libero_smolvla \
+ --dataset.repo_id=HuggingFaceVLA/libero \
+ --policy.output_features=null \
+ --policy.input_features=null \
+ --policy.optimizer_lr=1e-3 \
+ --policy.scheduler_decay_lr=1e-4 \
+ --env.type=libero \
+ --env.task=libero_spatial \
+ --steps=100000 \
+ --batch_size=32 \
+ --peft.method_type=LORA \
+ --peft.r=64
+```
+
+Note the `--peft.method_type` parameter that let's you select which PEFT method to use. Here we use
+[LoRA](https://huggingface.co/docs/peft/main/en/package_reference/lora) (Low-Rank Adapter) which is probably the most
+popular fine-tuning method to date. Low-rank adaption means that we only fine-tune a matrix with comparably low rank
+instead of the full weight matrix. This rank can be specified using the `--peft.r` parameter. The higher the rank
+the closer you get to full fine-tuning
+
+There are more complex methods that have more parameters. These are not yet supported, feel free to raise an issue
+if you want to see a specific PEFT method supported.
+
+By default, PEFT will target the `q_proj` and `v_proj` layers of the LM expert in SmolVLA. It will also target the
+state and action projection matrices as they are most likely task-dependent. If you need to target different layers
+you can use `--peft.target_modules` to specify which layers to target. You can refer to the respective PEFT method's
+documentation to see what inputs are supported, (e.g., [LoRA's target_modules documentation](https://huggingface.co/docs/peft/main/en/package_reference/lora#peft.LoraConfig.target_modules)).
+Usually a list of suffixes or a regex are supported. For example, to target the MLPs of the `lm_expert` instead of
+the `q` and `v` projections, use:
+
+```
+--peft.target_modules='(model\.vlm_with_expert\.lm_expert\..*\.(down|gate|up)_proj|.*\.(state_proj|action_in_proj|action_out_proj|action_time_mlp_in|action_time_mlp_out))'
+```
+
+In case you need to fully fine-tune a layer instead of just adapting it, you can supply a list of layer suffixes
+to the `--peft.full_training_modules` parameter:
+
+```
+--peft.full_training_modules=["state_proj"]
+```
+
+The learning rate and the scheduled target learning rate can usually be scaled by a factor of 10 compared to the
+learning rate used for full fine-tuning (e.g., 1e-4 normal, so 1e-3 using LoRA).

docs/source/phone_teleop.mdx

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Modify the examples to use `PhoneOS.IOS` or `PhoneOS.ANDROID` in `PhoneConfig`.
 
 Teleoperation example:
 
-```36:43:examples/phone_so100_teleop.py
+```python
 from lerobot.teleoperators.phone.config_phone import PhoneConfig, PhoneOS
 
 teleop_config = PhoneConfig(phone_os=PhoneOS.IOS)  # or PhoneOS.ANDROID
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Additionally you can customize mapping or safety limits by editing the processor
 
 - Kinematics are used in multiple steps. We use [Placo](https://github.com/Rhoban/placo) which is a wrapper around Pinocchio for handling our kinematics. We construct the kinematics object by passing the robot's URDF and target frame. We set `target_frame_name` to the gripper frame.
 
-  ```examples/phone_to_so100/teleoperate.py
+  ```python
   kinematics_solver = RobotKinematics(
     urdf_path="./SO101/so101_new_calib.urdf",
     target_frame_name="gripper_frame_link",
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Additionally you can customize mapping or safety limits by editing the processor
 
 - The `MapPhoneActionToRobotAction` step converts the calibrated phone pose and inputs into target deltas and gripper commands, below is shown what the step outputs.
 
-  ```src/lerobot/teleoperators/phone/phone_processor.py
+  ```python
   action["enabled"] = enabled
         action["target_x"] = -pos[1] if enabled else 0.0
         action["target_y"] = pos[0] if enabled else 0.0
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Additionally you can customize mapping or safety limits by editing the processor
 
 - The `EEReferenceAndDelta` step converts target deltas to an absolute desired EE pose, storing a reference on enable, the `end_effector_step_sizes` are the step sizes for the EE pose and can be modified to change the motion speed.
 
-  ```examples/phone_to_so100/teleoperate.py
+  ```python
   EEReferenceAndDelta(
       kinematics=kinematics_solver,
       end_effector_step_sizes={"x": 0.5, "y": 0.5, "z": 0.5},
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ Additionally you can customize mapping or safety limits by editing the processor
 
 - The `EEBoundsAndSafety` step clamps EE motion to a workspace and checks for large ee step jumps to ensure safety. The `end_effector_bounds` are the bounds for the EE pose and can be modified to change the workspace. The `max_ee_step_m` are the step limits for the EE pose and can be modified to change the safety limits.
 
-  ```examples/phone_to_so100/teleoperate.py
+  ```python
   EEBoundsAndSafety(
       end_effector_bounds={"min": [-1.0, -1.0, -1.0], "max": [1.0, 1.0, 1.0]},
       max_ee_step_m=0.10,
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Additionally you can customize mapping or safety limits by editing the processor
 
 - The `GripperVelocityToJoint` step turns a velocity‑like gripper input into absolute gripper position using the current measured state. The `speed_factor` is the factor by which the velocity is multiplied.
 
-  ```examples/phone_to_so100/teleoperate.py
+  ```python
   GripperVelocityToJoint(speed_factor=20.0)
   ```
 
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ We use different IK initial guesses in the kinematic steps. As initial guess eit
 
 - Closed loop (used in record/eval): sets `initial_guess_current_joints=True` so IK starts from the measured joints each frame.
 
-  ```examples/phone_to_so100/record.py
+  ```python
   InverseKinematicsEEToJoints(
       kinematics=kinematics_solver,
       motor_names=list(robot.bus.motors.keys()),
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ We use different IK initial guesses in the kinematic steps. As initial guess eit
 
 - Open loop (used in replay): sets `initial_guess_current_joints=False` so IK continues from the previous IK solution rather than the measured state. This preserves action stability when we replay without feedback.
 
-  ```examples/phone_to_so100/replay.py
+  ```python
   InverseKinematicsEEToJoints(
       kinematics=kinematics_solver,
       motor_names=list(robot.bus.motors.keys()),

docs/source/pi0.mdx

@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@
 
 π₀ represents a breakthrough in robotics as the first general-purpose robot foundation model developed by [Physical Intelligence](https://www.physicalintelligence.company/blog/pi0). Unlike traditional robot programs that are narrow specialists programmed for repetitive motions, π₀ is designed to be a generalist policy that can understand visual inputs, interpret natural language instructions, and control a variety of different robots across diverse tasks.
 
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/lerobot-pi0%20(1).png"
+  alt="An overview of Pi0"
+  width="85%"
+/>
+
 ### The Vision for Physical Intelligence
 
 As described by Physical Intelligence, while AI has achieved remarkable success in digital domains, from chess-playing to drug discovery, human intelligence still dramatically outpaces AI in the physical world. To paraphrase Moravec's paradox, winning a game of chess represents an "easy" problem for AI, but folding a shirt or cleaning up a table requires solving some of the most difficult engineering problems ever conceived. π₀ represents a first step toward developing artificial physical intelligence that enables users to simply ask robots to perform any task they want, just like they can with large language models.
@@ -64,6 +70,8 @@ python src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_train.py \
     --policy.compile_model=true \
     --policy.gradient_checkpointing=true \
     --policy.dtype=bfloat16 \
+    --policy.freeze_vision_encoder=false \
+    --policy.train_expert_only=false \
     --steps=3000 \
     --policy.device=cuda \
     --batch_size=32
@@ -79,6 +87,15 @@ python src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_train.py \
   - [lerobot/pi0_base](https://huggingface.co/lerobot/pi0_base)
   - [lerobot/pi0_libero](https://huggingface.co/lerobot/pi0_libero) (specifically trained on the Libero dataset)
 
+### Training Parameters Explained
+
+| Parameter               | Default | Description                                 |
+| ----------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------- |
+| `freeze_vision_encoder` | `false` | Do not freeze the vision encoder            |
+| `train_expert_only`     | `false` | Do not freeze the VLM, train all parameters |
+
+**💡 Tip**: Setting `train_expert_only=true` freezes the VLM and trains only the action expert and projections, allowing finetuning with reduced memory usage.
+
 ## License
 
 This model follows the **Apache 2.0 License**, consistent with the original [OpenPI repository](https://github.com/Physical-Intelligence/openpi).

docs/source/pi05.mdx

@@ -67,6 +67,8 @@ python src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_train.py\
     --policy.gradient_checkpointing=true \
     --wandb.enable=true \
     --policy.dtype=bfloat16 \
+    --policy.freeze_vision_encoder=false \
+    --policy.train_expert_only=false \
     --steps=3000 \
     --policy.device=cuda \
     --batch_size=32
@@ -82,6 +84,15 @@ python src/lerobot/scripts/lerobot_train.py\
   - [lerobot/pi05_base](https://huggingface.co/lerobot/pi05_base)
   - [lerobot/pi05_libero](https://huggingface.co/lerobot/pi05_libero) (specifically trained on the Libero dataset)
 
+### Training Parameters Explained
+
+| Parameter               | Default | Description                                 |
+| ----------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------- |
+| `freeze_vision_encoder` | `false` | Do not freeze the vision encoder            |
+| `train_expert_only`     | `false` | Do not freeze the VLM, train all parameters |
+
+**💡 Tip**: Setting `train_expert_only=true` freezes the VLM and trains only the action expert and projections, allowing finetuning with reduced memory usage.
+
 If your dataset is not converted with `quantiles`, you can convert it with the following command:
 
 ```bash

docs/source/pi0fast.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,246 @@
+# π₀-FAST (Pi0-FAST)
+
+π₀-FAST is a **Vision-Language-Action model for general robot control** that uses autoregressive next-token prediction to model continuous robot actions.
+
+## Model Overview
+
+π₀-FAST combines the power of Vision-Language Models with a novel action tokenization approach called **FAST (Frequency-space Action Sequence Tokenization)**. This enables training autoregressive VLAs on highly dexterous tasks that are impossible with standard binning-based discretization, while training **up to 5x faster** than diffusion-based approaches like π₀.
+
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/lerobot-pifast.png"
+  alt="An overview of Pi0-FAST"
+  width="85%"
+/>
+
+### Why FAST?
+
+Standard approaches for robot action tokenization use simple per-dimension, per-timestep binning schemes. While passable for simple behaviors, this rapidly breaks down for complex and dexterous skills that require precision and high-frequency control.
+
+FAST solves this by compressing action sequences using signal processing techniques, resulting in a dense sequence of action tokens that can be predicted autoregressively—just like language tokens.
+
+### How FAST Tokenization Works
+
+The FAST tokenizer compresses action sequences through the following steps:
+
+1. **Normalize**: Take a continuous action chunk of shape `(H, D)` where `H` is the horizon and `D` is the action dimension. Normalize using one of the supported normalization methods (Quantiles recommended to handle outliers).
+
+2. **Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT)**: Apply DCT (via scipy) to each action dimension separately. DCT is a compression algorithm commonly used in image and audio codecs (JPEG, MP3).
+
+3. **Quantization**: Round and remove insignificant coefficients for each action dimension, producing a sparse frequency matrix.
+
+4. **Flatten**: Flatten the matrix into a 1D vector, with low-frequency components first.
+
+5. **Byte Pair Encoding (BPE)**: Train a BPE tokenizer to compress the DCT coefficients into dense action tokens, typically achieving **10x compression** over prior tokenization approaches.
+
+This approach can transform **any existing VLM** into a VLA by training it to predict these FAST tokens.
+
+## Installation Requirements
+
+1. Install LeRobot by following our [Installation Guide](./installation).
+2. Install π₀-FAST dependencies by running:
+
+   ```bash
+   pip install -e ".[pi]"
+   ```
+
+   > [!NOTE]
+   > For lerobot 0.4.0, if you want to install the pi tag, you will have to do: `pip install "lerobot[pi]@git+https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot.git"`.
+   >
+   > This will be solved in the next patch release
+
+## Training a Custom FAST Tokenizer
+
+You have two options for the FAST tokenizer:
+
+1. **Use the pre-trained tokenizer**: The `physical-intelligence/fast` tokenizer was trained on 1M+ real robot action sequences and works as a general-purpose tokenizer.
+
+2. **Train your own tokenizer**: For maximum performance on your specific dataset, you can finetune the tokenizer on your own data.
+
+### Training Your Own Tokenizer
+
+```bash
+lerobot-train-tokenizer \
+    --repo_id "user/my-lerobot-dataset" \
+    --action_horizon 10 \
+    --encoded_dims "0:6" \
+    --vocab_size 1024 \
+    --scale 10.0 \
+    --normalization_mode QUANTILES \
+    --output_dir "./my_fast_tokenizer" \
+    --push_to_hub \
+    --hub_repo_id "username/my-action-tokenizer"
+```
+
+### Key Tokenizer Parameters
+
+| Parameter              | Description                                                                       | Default      |
+| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------ |
+| `--repo_id`            | LeRobot dataset repository ID                                                     | Required     |
+| `--action_horizon`     | Number of future actions in each chunk                                            | `10`         |
+| `--encoded_dims`       | Comma-separated dimension ranges to encode (e.g., `"0:6,7:23"`)                   | `"0:6,7:23"` |
+| `--vocab_size`         | BPE vocabulary size                                                               | `1024`       |
+| `--scale`              | DCT scaling factor for quantization                                               | `10.0`       |
+| `--normalization_mode` | Normalization mode (`MEAN_STD`, `MIN_MAX`, `QUANTILES`, `QUANTILE10`, `IDENTITY`) | `QUANTILES`  |
+| `--sample_fraction`    | Fraction of chunks to sample per episode                                          | `0.1`        |
+
+## Usage
+
+To use π₀-FAST in LeRobot, specify the policy type as:
+
+```python
+policy.type=pi0_fast
+```
+
+## Training
+
+For training π₀-FAST, you can use the LeRobot training script:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-train \
+    --dataset.repo_id=your_dataset \
+    --policy.type=pi0_fast \
+    --output_dir=./outputs/pi0fast_training \
+    --job_name=pi0fast_training \
+    --policy.pretrained_path=lerobot/pi0_fast_base \
+    --policy.dtype=bfloat16 \
+    --policy.gradient_checkpointing=true \
+    --policy.chunk_size=10 \
+    --policy.n_action_steps=10 \
+    --policy.max_action_tokens=256 \
+    --steps=100000 \
+    --batch_size=4 \
+    --policy.device=cuda
+```
+
+### Key Training Parameters
+
+| Parameter                              | Description                                        | Default                      |
+| -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
+| `--policy.gradient_checkpointing=true` | Reduces memory usage significantly during training | `false`                      |
+| `--policy.dtype=bfloat16`              | Use mixed precision training for efficiency        | `float32`                    |
+| `--policy.chunk_size`                  | Number of action steps to predict (action horizon) | `50`                         |
+| `--policy.n_action_steps`              | Number of action steps to execute                  | `50`                         |
+| `--policy.max_action_tokens`           | Maximum number of FAST tokens per action chunk     | `256`                        |
+| `--policy.action_tokenizer_name`       | FAST tokenizer to use                              | `physical-intelligence/fast` |
+| `--policy.compile_model=true`          | Enable torch.compile for faster training           | `false`                      |
+
+## Inference
+
+### KV-Caching for Fast Inference
+
+π₀-FAST supports **KV-caching**, a widely used optimization in LLM inference. This caches the key-value pairs from the attention mechanism, avoiding redundant computation during autoregressive decoding.
+
+```python
+# KV-caching is enabled by default
+policy.use_kv_cache=true
+```
+
+### Inference Example
+
+```python
+from lerobot.policies.pi0_fast import PI0FastPolicy, PI0FastConfig
+
+# Load the policy
+policy = PI0FastPolicy.from_pretrained("your-model-path")
+
+# During inference
+actions = policy.predict_action_chunk(batch)
+```
+
+## Model Architecture
+
+π₀-FAST uses a PaliGemma-based architecture:
+
+- **Vision Encoder**: SigLIP vision tower for image understanding
+- **Language Model**: Gemma 2B for processing language instructions and predicting action tokens
+
+The model takes images, text instructions, and robot state as input, and outputs discrete FAST tokens that are decoded back to continuous actions.
+
+## Configuration Options
+
+| Parameter            | Description                                     | Default    |
+| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
+| `paligemma_variant`  | VLM backbone variant (`gemma_300m`, `gemma_2b`) | `gemma_2b` |
+| `max_state_dim`      | Maximum state vector dimension (padded)         | `32`       |
+| `max_action_dim`     | Maximum action vector dimension (padded)        | `32`       |
+| `temperature`        | Sampling temperature (0.0 for greedy)           | `0.0`      |
+| `max_decoding_steps` | Maximum decoding steps                          | `256`      |
+| `use_kv_cache`       | Enable KV caching for faster inference          | `true`     |
+
+## Comparison with π₀
+
+| Feature               | π₀                        | π₀-FAST                      |
+| --------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
+| Action Representation | Flow Matching (Diffusion) | Autoregressive Tokens (FAST) |
+| Training Speed        | 1x                        | **5x faster**                |
+| Dexterity             | High                      | High                         |
+| Inference Method      | Iterative Denoising       | Autoregressive Decoding      |
+| KV-Caching            | N/A                       | Supported                    |
+
+## Reproducing π₀Fast results
+
+We reproduce the results of π₀Fast on the LIBERO benchmark using the LeRobot implementation. We take the LeRobot PiFast base model [lerobot/pi0fast-base](https://huggingface.co/lerobot/pi0fast-base) and finetune for an additional 40kk steps in bfloat16, with batch size of 256 on 8 H100 GPUs using the [HuggingFace LIBERO dataset](https://huggingface.co/datasets/HuggingFaceVLA/libero).
+
+The finetuned model can be found here:
+
+- **π₀Fast LIBERO**: [lerobot/pi0fast-libero](https://huggingface.co/lerobot/pi0fast-libero)
+
+With the following training command:
+
+```bash
+lerobot-train \
+  --dataset.repo_id=lerobot/libero \
+  --output_dir=outputs/libero_pi0fast \
+  --job_name=libero_pi0fast \
+  --policy.path=lerobot/pi0fast_base \
+  --policy.dtype=bfloat16 \
+  --steps=100000 \
+  --save_freq=20000 \
+  --batch_size=4 \
+  --policy.device=cuda \
+  --policy.scheduler_warmup_steps=4000 \
+  --policy.scheduler_decay_steps=100000 \
+  --policy.scheduler_decay_lr=1e-5 \
+  --policy.gradient_checkpointing=true \
+  --policy.chunk_size=10 \
+  --policy.n_action_steps=10 \
+  --policy.max_action_tokens=256 \
+  --policy.empty_cameras=1 \
+```
+
+We then evaluate the finetuned model using the LeRobot LIBERO implementation, by running the following command:
+
+```bash
+tasks="libero_object,libero_spatial,libero_goal,libero_10"
+lerobot-eval \
+  --policy.path=lerobot/pi0fast-libero \
+  --policy.max_action_tokens=256 \
+  --env.type=libero \
+  --policy.gradient_checkpointing=false \
+  --env.task=${tasks} \
+  --eval.batch_size=1 \
+  --eval.n_episodes=1 \
+  --rename_map='{"observation.images.image":"observation.images.base_0_rgb","observation.images.image2":"observation.images.left_wrist_0_rgb"}'
+```
+
+**Note:** We set `n_action_steps=10`, similar to the original OpenPI implementation.
+
+### Results
+
+We obtain the following results on the LIBERO benchmark:
+
+| Model       | LIBERO Spatial | LIBERO Object | LIBERO Goal | LIBERO 10 | Average  |
+| ----------- | -------------- | ------------- | ----------- | --------- | -------- |
+| **π₀-fast** | 70.0           | 100.0         | 100.0       | 60.0      | **82.5** |
+
+The full evaluation output folder, including videos, is available [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HXpwPTRm4hx6g1sF2P7OOqGG0TwPU7LQ?usp=sharing)
+
+## License
+
+This model follows the **Apache 2.0 License**, consistent with the original [OpenPI repository](https://github.com/Physical-Intelligence/openpi).
+
+## References
+
+- [FAST: Efficient Robot Action Tokenization](https://www.physicalintelligence.company/research/fast) - Physical Intelligence Blog
+- [OpenPI Repository](https://github.com/Physical-Intelligence/openpi) - Original implementation
+- [FAST Tokenizer on Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/physical-intelligence/fast) - Pre-trained tokenizer

docs/source/policy_walloss_README.md

@@ -1,20 +1,30 @@
 # WALL-OSS
 
-This repository contains the Hugging Face port of **WALL-OSS**, a Vision-Language-Action model for cross-embodiment robotic control based on Qwen2.5-VL with flow matching/FAST action prediction.
+This repository contains the Hugging Face port of [**WALL-OSS**](https://x2robot.com/en/research/68bc2cde8497d7f238dde690), a Vision-Language-Action model for cross-embodiment robotic control based on Qwen2.5-VL with flow matching/FAST action prediction.
 
 ---
 
 ## Model Overview
 
 | Feature            | Description                                           |
-| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- | --- |
+| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
 | Base Model         | Qwen2.5-VL (Vision-Language Model)                    |
 | Action Prediction  | Flow Matching (diffusion) or FAST (discrete tokens)   |
-| Architecture       | Mixture of Experts (MoE) with action-specific routing |     |
+| Architecture       | Mixture of Experts (MoE) with action-specific routing |
 | Multi-Modal Inputs | Vision (images/videos), Language, Proprioception      |
 
 ---
 
+## Additional Resources
+
+Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.11766
+
+Official Repository: https://github.com/X-Square-Robot/wall-x
+
+Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/x-square-robot
+
+---
+
 ## Citation
 
 If you use this work, please cite:
@@ -32,4 +42,4 @@ If you use this work, please cite:
 
 ## License
 
-This port follows the **Apache 2.0 License**.
+This model follows the **Apache 2.0 License**, consistent with the original [WallX repository](https://github.com/X-Square-Robot/wall-x).

docs/source/processors_robots_teleop.mdx

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Each of these pipelines handle different conversions between different action an
 
 Below is an example of the three pipelines that we use in the phone to SO-100 follower examples:
 
-```69:90:examples/phone_so100_record.py
+```python
 phone_to_robot_ee_pose_processor = RobotProcessorPipeline[RobotAction, RobotAction]( # teleop -> dataset action
     steps=[
         MapPhoneActionToRobotAction(platform=teleop_config.phone_os),
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Dataset features are determined by the keys saved in the dataset. Each step can
 
 Below is and example of how we declare features with the `transform_features` method in the phone to SO-100 follower examples:
 
-```src/lerobot/robots/so100_follower/robot_kinematic_processor.py
+```python
     def transform_features(
         self, features: dict[PipelineFeatureType, dict[str, PolicyFeature]]
     ) -> dict[PipelineFeatureType, dict[str, PolicyFeature]]:
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Here we declare what PolicyFeatures we modify in this step, so we know what feat
 
 Below is an example of how we aggregate and merge features in the phone to SO-100 record example:
 
-```121:145:examples/phone_so100_record.py
+```python
 features=combine_feature_dicts(
         # Run the feature contract of the pipelines
         # This tells you how the features would look like after the pipeline steps

docs/source/reachy2.mdx

@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ docker run --rm -it \
   start_rviz:=true start_sdk_server:=true mujoco:=true
 ```
 
+> [!NOTE]
 > If MuJoCo runs slowly (low simulation frequency), append `-e LD_LIBRARY_PATH="/opt/host-libs:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH" \` to the previous command to improve performance:
 >
 > ```
@@ -141,7 +142,7 @@ If you choose this option but still want to use the VR teleoperation application
 First add reachy2 and reachy2_teleoperator to the imports of the record script. Then you can use the following command:
 
 ```bash
-python -m lerobot.record \
+lerobot-record \
     --robot.type=reachy2 \
     --robot.ip_address=192.168.0.200 \
     --robot.id=r2-0000 \
@@ -150,6 +151,7 @@ python -m lerobot.record \
     --teleop.type=reachy2_teleoperator \
     --teleop.ip_address=192.168.0.200 \
     --teleop.with_mobile_base=false \
+    --robot.with_torso_camera=true \
     --dataset.repo_id=pollen_robotics/record_test \
     --dataset.single_task="Reachy 2 recording test" \
     --dataset.num_episodes=1 \
@@ -165,7 +167,7 @@ python -m lerobot.record \
 **Extended setup overview (all options included):**
 
 ```bash
-python -m lerobot.record \
+lerobot-record \
     --robot.type=reachy2 \
     --robot.ip_address=192.168.0.200 \
     --robot.use_external_commands=true \
@@ -177,6 +179,8 @@ python -m lerobot.record \
     --robot.with_left_teleop_camera=true \
     --robot.with_right_teleop_camera=true \
     --robot.with_torso_camera=false \
+    --robot.camera_width=640 \
+    --robot.camera_height=480 \
     --robot.disable_torque_on_disconnect=false \
     --robot.max_relative_target=5.0 \
     --teleop.type=reachy2_teleoperator \
@@ -212,9 +216,10 @@ Must be set to true if a compliant Reachy 2 is used to control another one.
 From our initial tests, recording **all** joints when only some are moving can reduce model quality with certain policies.
 To avoid this, you can exclude specific parts from recording and replay using:
 
-````
+```bash
 --robot.with_<part>=false
-```,
+```
+
 with `<part>` being one of : `mobile_base`, `l_arm`, `r_arm", `neck`, `antennas`.
 It determine whether the corresponding part is recorded in the observations. True if not set.
 
@@ -222,49 +227,60 @@ By default, **all parts are recorded**.
 
 The same per-part mechanism is available in `reachy2_teleoperator` as well.
 
-````
-
+```bash
 --teleop.with\_<part>
-
 ```
+
 with `<part>` being one of : `mobile_base`, `l_arm`, `r_arm", `neck`, `antennas`.
 Determine whether the corresponding part is recorded in the actions. True if not set.
 
 > **Important:** In a given session, the **enabled parts must match** on both the robot and the teleoperator.
-For example, if the robot runs with `--robot.with_mobile_base=false`, the teleoperator must disable the same part `--teleoperator.with_mobile_base=false`.
+> For example, if the robot runs with `--robot.with_mobile_base=false`, the teleoperator must disable the same part `--teleoperator.with_mobile_base=false`.
 
 ##### Use the relevant cameras
 
-You can do the same for **cameras**. By default, only the **teleoperation cameras** are recorded (both `left_teleop_camera` and `right_teleop_camera`). Enable or disable each camera with:
+You can do the same for **cameras**. Enable or disable each camera with default parameters using:
 
+```bash
+--robot.with_left_teleop_camera=<true|false> \
+--robot.with_right_teleop_camera=<true|false> \
+--robot.with_torso_camera=<true|false>
 ```
 
---robot.with_left_teleop_camera=<true|false>
---robot.with_right_teleop_camera=<true|false>
---robot.with_torso_camera=<true|false>
+By default, no camera is recorded, all camera arguments are set to `false`.
+If you want to, you can use custom `width` and `height` parameters for Reachy 2's cameras using the `--robot.camera_width` & `--robot.camera_height` argument:
 
-````
+```bash
+--robot.camera_width=1920 \
+--robot.camera_height=1080
+```
 
+This will change the resolution of all 3 default robot cameras (enabled by the above bool arguments).
+
+If you want, you can add additional cameras other than the ones in the robot as usual with:
+
+```bash
+--robot.cameras="{ extra: {type: opencv, index_or_path: 42, width: 640, height: 480, fps: 30}}" \
+```
 
 ## Step 2: Replay
 
 Make sure the robot is configured with the same parts as the dataset:
 
 ```bash
-python -m lerobot.replay \
+lerobot-replay \
     --robot.type=reachy2 \
     --robot.ip_address=192.168.0.200 \
     --robot.use_external_commands=false \
     --robot.with_mobile_base=false \
     --dataset.repo_id=pollen_robotics/record_test \
     --dataset.episode=0
-    --display_data=true
-````
+```
 
 ## Step 3: Train
 
 ```bash
-python -m lerobot.scripts.train \
+lerobot-train \
   --dataset.repo_id=pollen_robotics/record_test \
   --policy.type=act \
   --output_dir=outputs/train/reachy2_test \
@@ -277,10 +293,9 @@ python -m lerobot.scripts.train \
 ## Step 4: Evaluate
 
 ```bash
-python -m lerobot.record \
+lerobot-eval \
   --robot.type=reachy2 \
   --robot.ip_address=192.168.0.200 \
-  --display_data=false \
   --dataset.repo_id=pollen_robotics/eval_record_test \
   --dataset.single_task="Evaluate reachy2 policy" \
   --dataset.num_episodes=10 \

docs/source/sarm.mdx

@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ SARM (Stage-Aware Reward Modeling) is a video-based reward modeling framework fo
 
 **Paper**: [SARM: Stage-Aware Reward Modeling for Long Horizon Robot Manipulation](https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.25358)
 
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/lerobot-sarm.png"
+  alt="An overview of SARM"
+  width="80%"
+/>
+
 ## Why Reward Models?
 
 Standard behavior cloning treats all demonstration frames equally, but real-world robot datasets are messy. They contain hesitations, corrections, and variable-quality trajectories. Reward models solve this by learning a generalizable notion of **task progress** from demonstrations: given video frames and a task description, they predict how close the robot is to completing the task (0→1). This learned "progress signal" can be used in multiple ways, two promising applications are: (1) **weighted imitation learning** (RA-BC), where high-progress frames receive more weight during policy training, and (2) **reinforcement learning**, where the reward model provides dense rewards for online or offline policy improvement.

docs/source/so100.mdx

@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ lerobot-setup-motors \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
 
 config = SO100FollowerConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem585A0076841",
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ lerobot-setup-motors \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
 
 config = SO100LeaderConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem585A0076841",
@@ -579,7 +579,7 @@ lerobot-calibrate \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig, SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100FollowerConfig, SO100Follower
 
 config = SO100FollowerConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem585A0076891",
@@ -617,7 +617,7 @@ lerobot-calibrate \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig, SO100Leader
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100LeaderConfig, SO100Leader
 
 config = SO100LeaderConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem58760431551",

docs/source/so101.mdx

@@ -1,5 +1,18 @@
 # SO-101
 
+<div style="display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;">
+  <img
+    src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/SO101_Follower.webp"
+    alt="SO-101"
+    width="60%"
+  />
+  <img
+    src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/SO101_Leader.webp"
+    alt="SO-101"
+    width="60%"
+  />
+</div>
+
 In the steps below, we explain how to assemble our flagship robot, the SO-101.
 
 ## Source the parts
@@ -125,7 +138,7 @@ lerobot-setup-motors \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.robots.so101_follower import SO101Follower, SO101FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO101Follower, SO101FollowerConfig
 
 config = SO101FollowerConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem585A0076841",
@@ -201,7 +214,7 @@ lerobot-setup-motors \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so101_leader import SO101Leader, SO101LeaderConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO101Leader, SO101LeaderConfig
 
 config = SO101LeaderConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem585A0076841",
@@ -364,7 +377,7 @@ lerobot-calibrate \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.robots.so101_follower import SO101FollowerConfig, SO101Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO101FollowerConfig, SO101Follower
 
 config = SO101FollowerConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem585A0076891",
@@ -413,7 +426,7 @@ lerobot-calibrate \
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
 ```python
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so101_leader import SO101LeaderConfig, SO101Leader
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO101LeaderConfig, SO101Leader
 
 config = SO101LeaderConfig(
     port="/dev/tty.usbmodem58760431551",

docs/source/unitree_g1.mdx

@@ -1,21 +1,21 @@
-# Unitree G1 Robot Setup and Control
+# Unitree G1
 
 This guide covers the complete setup process for the Unitree G1 humanoid, from initial connection to running gr00t_wbc locomotion.
 
-## About the Unitree G1
+## About
 
-We offer support for both 29 and 23 DOF G1. We introduce:
+We support both 29 and 23 DOF G1 EDU version. We introduce:
 
-- **`unitree g1` robot class, handling low level communication with the humanoid**
-- **ZMQ socket bridge** for remote communication over WiFi, allowing one to deploy policies remotely instead of over ethernet or directly on the Orin
-- **GR00T locomotion policy** for bipedal walking and balance
-- **MuJoCo simulation mode** for testing policies without the physical robot
+- **`unitree g1` robot class, handling low level read/write from/to the humanoid**
+- **ZMQ socket bridge** for remote communication and camera streaming, allowing for remote policy deployment over wlan, eth or directly on the robot
+- **Locomotion policies** from NVIDIA gr00t and Amazon FAR Holosoma
+- **Simulation mode** for testing policies without the physical robot in mujoco
 
 ---
 
-## Part 1: Connect to Robot over Ethernet
+## Connection guide
 
-### Step 1: Configure Your Computer's Ethernet Interface
+### Step 1: Configure Ethernet Interface
 
 Set a static IP on the same subnet as the robot:
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ sudo ip addr add 192.168.123.200/24 dev enp131s0
 sudo ip link set enp131s0 up
 ```
 
-**Note**: The robot's Ethernet IP is fixed at `192.168.123.164`. Your computer must use `192.168.123.x` where x ≠ 164.
+**Note**: The G1's Ethernet IP is fixed at `192.168.123.164`. Your computer must use `192.168.123.x` with x ≠ 164.
 
 ### Step 2: SSH into the Robot
 
@@ -35,25 +35,24 @@ ssh unitree@192.168.123.164
 # Password: 123
 ```
 
-You should now be connected to the robot's onboard computer.
+You should now be connected to the G1's Orin.
 
 ---
 
 ## Part 2: Enable WiFi on the Robot
 
-Once connected via Ethernet, follow these steps to enable WiFi:
+Wlan0 is disabled by default on the G1. To enable it:
 
 ### Step 1: Enable WiFi Hardware
 
 ```bash
-# Unblock WiFi radio
 sudo rfkill unblock wifi
 sudo rfkill unblock all
 
-# Bring up WiFi interface
+# Bring up wlan0
 sudo ip link set wlan0 up
 
-# Enable NetworkManager control
+# Enable NetworkManager control of wlan0
 sudo nmcli radio wifi on
 sudo nmcli device set wlan0 managed yes
 sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager
@@ -73,7 +72,7 @@ sudo iptables -A FORWARD -i wlp132s0f0 -o enp131s0 -m state --state RELATED,ESTA
 sudo iptables -A FORWARD -i enp131s0 -o wlp132s0f0 -j ACCEPT
 ```
 
-**On the robot:**
+**On the G1:**
 
 ```bash
 # Add laptop as default gateway
@@ -111,7 +110,7 @@ ssh unitree@<YOUR_ROBOT_IP>
 # Password: 123
 ```
 
-Replace `<YOUR_ROBOT_IP>` with your robot's actual WiFi IP address (e.g., `172.18.129.215`).
+Replace `<YOUR_ROBOT_IP>` with your robot's actual WiFi IP address.
 
 ---
 
@@ -147,9 +146,9 @@ python src/lerobot/robots/unitree_g1/run_g1_server.py
 
 ---
 
-## Part 4: Running GR00T Locomotion
+## Part 4: Controlling the robot
 
-With the robot server running, you can now control the robot from your laptop.
+With the robot server running, you can now control the robot remotely. Let's launch a locomotion policy
 
 ### Step 1: Install LeRobot on your machine
 
@@ -172,34 +171,128 @@ Edit the config file to match your robot's WiFi IP:
 robot_ip: str = "<YOUR_ROBOT_IP>"  # Replace with your robot's WiFi IP.
 ```
 
-**Note**: When running directly on the G1 (not remotely), set `robot_ip: str = "127.0.0.1"` instead.
-
 ### Step 3: Run the Locomotion Policy
 
 ```bash
 # Run GR00T locomotion controller
 python examples/unitree_g1/gr00t_locomotion.py --repo-id "nepyope/GR00T-WholeBodyControl_g1"
+
+# Run Holosoma locomotion controller
+python examples/unitree_g1/holosoma_locomotion.py
+
 ```
 
-### Step 4: Control with Remote
-
-- **Left stick**: Forward/backward and left/right movement
-- **Right stick**: Rotation
-- **R1 button**: Raise waist height
-- **R2 button**: Lower waist height
-
 Press `Ctrl+C` to stop the policy.
 
 ---
 
-## Extra: Running in Simulation Mode (MuJoCo)
+## Running in Simulation Mode (MuJoCo)
 
-You can now test and develop policies without a physical robot using MuJoCo. to do so set `is_simulation=True` in config.
+You can test policies before deploying on the physical robot using MuJoCo simulation. Set `is_simulation=True` in config or pass `--robot.is_simulation=true` via CLI.
+
+### Calibrate Exoskeleton Teleoperator
+
+```bash
+lerobot-calibrate \
+    --teleop.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --teleop.left_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM1 \
+    --teleop.right_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM0 \
+    --teleop.id=exo
+```
+
+### Teleoperate in Simulation
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+    --robot.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --robot.is_simulation=true \
+    --teleop.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --teleop.left_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM1 \
+    --teleop.right_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM0 \
+    --teleop.id=exo \
+    --fps=100
+```
+
+### Record Dataset in Simulation
+
+```bash
+python -m lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record \
+    --robot.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --robot.is_simulation=true \
+    --robot.cameras='{"global_view": {"type": "zmq", "server_address": "localhost", "port": 5555, "camera_name": "head_camera", "width": 640, "height": 480, "fps": 30}}' \
+    --teleop.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --teleop.left_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM1 \
+    --teleop.right_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM0 \
+    --teleop.id=exo \
+    --dataset.repo_id=your-username/dataset-name \
+    --dataset.single_task="Test" \
+    --dataset.num_episodes=2 \
+    --dataset.episode_time_s=5 \
+    --dataset.reset_time_s=5 \
+    --dataset.push_to_hub=true
+```
+
+Example simulation dataset: [nepyope/teleop_test_sim](https://huggingface.co/datasets/nepyope/teleop_test_sim)
+
+---
+
+## Running on Real Robot
+
+Once the robot server is running on the G1 (see Part 3), you can teleoperate and record on the real robot.
+
+### Start the Camera Server
+
+On the robot, start the ZMQ image server:
+
+```bash
+python src/lerobot/cameras/zmq/image_server.py
+```
+
+Keep this running in a separate terminal for camera streaming during recording.
+
+### Teleoperate Real Robot
+
+```bash
+lerobot-teleoperate \
+    --robot.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --robot.is_simulation=false \
+    --teleop.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --teleop.left_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM1 \
+    --teleop.right_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM0 \
+    --teleop.id=exo \
+    --fps=100
+```
+
+### Record Dataset on Real Robot
+
+```bash
+python -m lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record \
+    --robot.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --robot.is_simulation=false \
+    --robot.cameras='{"global_view": {"type": "zmq", "server_address": "172.18.129.215", "port": 5555, "camera_name": "head_camera", "width": 640, "height": 480, "fps": 30}}' \
+    --teleop.type=unitree_g1 \
+    --teleop.left_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM1 \
+    --teleop.right_arm_config.port=/dev/ttyACM0 \
+    --teleop.id=exo \
+    --dataset.repo_id=your-username/dataset-name \
+    --dataset.single_task="Test" \
+    --dataset.num_episodes=2 \
+    --dataset.episode_time_s=5 \
+    --dataset.reset_time_s=5 \
+    --dataset.push_to_hub=true
+```
+
+**Note**: Update `server_address` to match your robot's camera server IP.
+
+Example real robot dataset: [nepyope/teleop_test_real](https://huggingface.co/datasets/nepyope/teleop_test_real)
+
+---
 
 ## Additional Resources
 
 - [Unitree SDK Documentation](https://github.com/unitreerobotics/unitree_sdk2_python)
-- [GR00T Policy Repository](https://huggingface.co/nepyope/GR00T-WholeBodyControl_g1)
+- [GR00T-WholeBodyControl](https://github.com/NVlabs/GR00T-WholeBodyControl)
+- [Holosoma](https://github.com/amazon-far/holosoma)
 - [LeRobot Documentation](https://github.com/huggingface/lerobot)
 - [Unitree_IL_Lerobot](https://github.com/unitreerobotics/unitree_IL_lerobot)
 

docs/source/using_dataset_tools.mdx

@@ -95,26 +95,26 @@ Convert an image-based dataset to video format, creating a new LeRobotDataset wh
 # Local-only: Save to a custom output directory (no hub push)
 lerobot-edit-dataset \
     --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
-    --operation.type convert_to_video \
+    --operation.type convert_image_to_video \
     --operation.output_dir /path/to/output/pusht_video
 
 # Save with new repo_id (local storage)
 lerobot-edit-dataset \
     --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
     --new_repo_id lerobot/pusht_video \
-    --operation.type convert_to_video
+    --operation.type convert_image_to_video
 
 # Convert and push to Hugging Face Hub
 lerobot-edit-dataset \
     --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
     --new_repo_id lerobot/pusht_video \
-    --operation.type convert_to_video \
+    --operation.type convert_image_to_video \
     --push_to_hub true
 
 # Convert with custom video codec and quality settings
 lerobot-edit-dataset \
     --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
-    --operation.type convert_to_video \
+    --operation.type convert_image_to_video \
     --operation.output_dir outputs/pusht_video \
     --operation.vcodec libsvtav1 \
     --operation.pix_fmt yuv420p \
@@ -124,16 +124,23 @@ lerobot-edit-dataset \
 # Convert only specific episodes
 lerobot-edit-dataset \
     --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
-    --operation.type convert_to_video \
+    --operation.type convert_image_to_video \
     --operation.output_dir outputs/pusht_video \
     --operation.episode_indices "[0, 1, 2, 5, 10]"
 
 # Convert with multiple workers for parallel processing
 lerobot-edit-dataset \
     --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
-    --operation.type convert_to_video \
+    --operation.type convert_image_to_video \
     --operation.output_dir outputs/pusht_video \
     --operation.num_workers 8
+
+# For memory-constrained systems, users can now specify limits:
+lerobot-edit-dataset \
+    --repo_id lerobot/pusht_image \
+    --operation.type convert_to_video \
+    --operation.max_episodes_per_batch 50 \
+    --operation.max_frames_per_batch 10000
 ```
 
 **Parameters:**

docs/source/walloss.mdx

@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@ X Square Robot’s WALL-OSS is now integrated into Hugging Face’s LeRobot ecos
 
 The WALL-OSS team is building the embodied foundation model to capture and compress the world's most valuable data: the continuous, high-fidelity stream of physical interaction. By creating a direct feedback loop between the model's decisions and the body's lived experience, the emergence of a truly generalizable intelligence is enabled—one that understands not just how the world works, but how to act effectively within it.
 
+<img
+  src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/huggingface/documentation-images/resolve/main/lerobot/walloss-lerobot-paper.png"
+  alt="An overview of WALL-OSS"
+  width="85%"
+/>
+
 Technically, WALL-OSS introduces a tightly coupled multimodal architecture (tightly-coupled MoE structure) that integrates both discrete and continuous action modeling strategies. Through a two-stage training pipeline (Inspiration → Integration), the model gradually unifies semantic reasoning and high-frequency action generation. Its core innovations include:
 
 - **Embodied perception–enhanced multimodal pretraining**: Large-scale training on unified vision–language–action data to strengthen spatial, causal, and manipulation understanding.

examples/backward_compatibility/replay.py

@@ -41,8 +41,7 @@ from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     RobotConfig,
     koch_follower,
     make_robot_from_config,
-    so100_follower,
-    so101_follower,
+    so_follower,
 )
 from lerobot.utils.constants import ACTION
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
@@ -82,24 +81,25 @@ def replay(cfg: ReplayConfig):
     actions = dataset.hf_dataset.select_columns(ACTION)
     robot.connect()
 
-    log_say("Replaying episode", cfg.play_sounds, blocking=True)
-    for idx in range(dataset.num_frames):
-        start_episode_t = time.perf_counter()
+    try:
+        log_say("Replaying episode", cfg.play_sounds, blocking=True)
+        for idx in range(dataset.num_frames):
+            start_episode_t = time.perf_counter()
 
-        action_array = actions[idx][ACTION]
-        action = {}
-        for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"]):
-            key = f"{name.removeprefix('main_')}.pos"
-            action[key] = action_array[i].item()
+            action_array = actions[idx][ACTION]
+            action = {}
+            for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"]):
+                key = f"{name.removeprefix('main_')}.pos"
+                action[key] = action_array[i].item()
 
-        action["shoulder_lift.pos"] = -(action["shoulder_lift.pos"] - 90)
-        action["elbow_flex.pos"] -= 90
-        robot.send_action(action)
+            action["shoulder_lift.pos"] = -(action["shoulder_lift.pos"] - 90)
+            action["elbow_flex.pos"] -= 90
+            robot.send_action(action)
 
-        dt_s = time.perf_counter() - start_episode_t
-        precise_sleep(1 / dataset.fps - dt_s)
-
-    robot.disconnect()
+            dt_s = time.perf_counter() - start_episode_t
+            precise_sleep(max(1 / dataset.fps - dt_s, 0.0))
+    finally:
+        robot.disconnect()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/lekiwi/evaluate.py

@@ -78,40 +78,24 @@ def main():
     listener, events = init_keyboard_listener()
     init_rerun(session_name="lekiwi_evaluate")
 
-    if not robot.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting evaluate loop...")
-    recorded_episodes = 0
-    while recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
-        log_say(f"Running inference, recording eval episode {recorded_episodes} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
+        print("Starting evaluate loop...")
+        recorded_episodes = 0
+        while recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
+            log_say(f"Running inference, recording eval episode {recorded_episodes} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
 
-        # Main record loop
-        record_loop(
-            robot=robot,
-            events=events,
-            fps=FPS,
-            policy=policy,
-            preprocessor=preprocessor,  # Pass the pre and post policy processors
-            postprocessor=postprocessor,
-            dataset=dataset,
-            control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
-            single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
-            display_data=True,
-            teleop_action_processor=teleop_action_processor,
-            robot_action_processor=robot_action_processor,
-            robot_observation_processor=robot_observation_processor,
-        )
-
-        # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
-        if not events["stop_recording"] and (
-            (recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]
-        ):
-            log_say("Reset the environment")
+            # Main record loop
             record_loop(
                 robot=robot,
                 events=events,
                 fps=FPS,
+                policy=policy,
+                preprocessor=preprocessor,  # Pass the pre and post policy processors
+                postprocessor=postprocessor,
+                dataset=dataset,
                 control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
                 single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
                 display_data=True,
@@ -120,24 +104,42 @@ def main():
                 robot_observation_processor=robot_observation_processor,
             )
 
-        if events["rerecord_episode"]:
-            log_say("Re-record episode")
-            events["rerecord_episode"] = False
-            events["exit_early"] = False
-            dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
-            continue
+            # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
+            if not events["stop_recording"] and (
+                (recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]
+            ):
+                log_say("Reset the environment")
+                record_loop(
+                    robot=robot,
+                    events=events,
+                    fps=FPS,
+                    control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
+                    single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
+                    display_data=True,
+                    teleop_action_processor=teleop_action_processor,
+                    robot_action_processor=robot_action_processor,
+                    robot_observation_processor=robot_observation_processor,
+                )
 
-        # Save episode
-        dataset.save_episode()
-        recorded_episodes += 1
+            if events["rerecord_episode"]:
+                log_say("Re-record episode")
+                events["rerecord_episode"] = False
+                events["exit_early"] = False
+                dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
+                continue
 
-    # Clean up
-    log_say("Stop recording")
-    robot.disconnect()
-    listener.stop()
+            # Save episode
+            dataset.save_episode()
+            recorded_episodes += 1
 
-    dataset.finalize()
-    dataset.push_to_hub()
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        log_say("Stop recording")
+        robot.disconnect()
+        listener.stop()
+
+        dataset.finalize()
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/lekiwi/record.py

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ from lerobot.robots.lekiwi.config_lekiwi import LeKiwiClientConfig
 from lerobot.robots.lekiwi.lekiwi_client import LeKiwiClient
 from lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record import record_loop
 from lerobot.teleoperators.keyboard import KeyboardTeleop, KeyboardTeleopConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
 from lerobot.utils.constants import ACTION, OBS_STR
 from lerobot.utils.control_utils import init_keyboard_listener
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
@@ -74,40 +74,23 @@ def main():
     listener, events = init_keyboard_listener()
     init_rerun(session_name="lekiwi_record")
 
-    if not robot.is_connected or not leader_arm.is_connected or not keyboard.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot or teleop is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected or not leader_arm.is_connected or not keyboard.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot or teleop is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting record loop...")
-    recorded_episodes = 0
-    while recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
-        log_say(f"Recording episode {recorded_episodes}")
+        print("Starting record loop...")
+        recorded_episodes = 0
+        while recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
+            log_say(f"Recording episode {recorded_episodes}")
 
-        # Main record loop
-        record_loop(
-            robot=robot,
-            events=events,
-            fps=FPS,
-            dataset=dataset,
-            teleop=[leader_arm, keyboard],
-            control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
-            single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
-            display_data=True,
-            teleop_action_processor=teleop_action_processor,
-            robot_action_processor=robot_action_processor,
-            robot_observation_processor=robot_observation_processor,
-        )
-
-        # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
-        if not events["stop_recording"] and (
-            (recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]
-        ):
-            log_say("Reset the environment")
+            # Main record loop
             record_loop(
                 robot=robot,
                 events=events,
                 fps=FPS,
+                dataset=dataset,
                 teleop=[leader_arm, keyboard],
-                control_time_s=RESET_TIME_SEC,
+                control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
                 single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
                 display_data=True,
                 teleop_action_processor=teleop_action_processor,
@@ -115,26 +98,44 @@ def main():
                 robot_observation_processor=robot_observation_processor,
             )
 
-        if events["rerecord_episode"]:
-            log_say("Re-record episode")
-            events["rerecord_episode"] = False
-            events["exit_early"] = False
-            dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
-            continue
+            # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
+            if not events["stop_recording"] and (
+                (recorded_episodes < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]
+            ):
+                log_say("Reset the environment")
+                record_loop(
+                    robot=robot,
+                    events=events,
+                    fps=FPS,
+                    teleop=[leader_arm, keyboard],
+                    control_time_s=RESET_TIME_SEC,
+                    single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
+                    display_data=True,
+                    teleop_action_processor=teleop_action_processor,
+                    robot_action_processor=robot_action_processor,
+                    robot_observation_processor=robot_observation_processor,
+                )
 
-        # Save episode
-        dataset.save_episode()
-        recorded_episodes += 1
+            if events["rerecord_episode"]:
+                log_say("Re-record episode")
+                events["rerecord_episode"] = False
+                events["exit_early"] = False
+                dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
+                continue
 
-    # Clean up
-    log_say("Stop recording")
-    robot.disconnect()
-    leader_arm.disconnect()
-    keyboard.disconnect()
-    listener.stop()
+            # Save episode
+            dataset.save_episode()
+            recorded_episodes += 1
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        log_say("Stop recording")
+        robot.disconnect()
+        leader_arm.disconnect()
+        keyboard.disconnect()
+        listener.stop()
 
-    dataset.finalize()
-    dataset.push_to_hub()
+        dataset.finalize()
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/lekiwi/replay.py

@@ -42,25 +42,27 @@ def main():
     # Connect to the robot
     robot.connect()
 
-    if not robot.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting replay loop...")
-    log_say(f"Replaying episode {EPISODE_IDX}")
-    for idx in range(len(episode_frames)):
-        t0 = time.perf_counter()
+        print("Starting replay loop...")
+        log_say(f"Replaying episode {EPISODE_IDX}")
+        for idx in range(len(episode_frames)):
+            t0 = time.perf_counter()
 
-        # Get recorded action from dataset
-        action = {
-            name: float(actions[idx][ACTION][i]) for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"])
-        }
+            # Get recorded action from dataset
+            action = {
+                name: float(actions[idx][ACTION][i])
+                for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"])
+            }
 
-        # Send action to robot
-        _ = robot.send_action(action)
+            # Send action to robot
+            _ = robot.send_action(action)
 
-        precise_sleep(max(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0), 0.0))
-
-    robot.disconnect()
+            precise_sleep(max(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0), 0.0))
+    finally:
+        robot.disconnect()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/lekiwi/teleoperate.py

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ import time
 
 from lerobot.robots.lekiwi import LeKiwiClient, LeKiwiClientConfig
 from lerobot.teleoperators.keyboard.teleop_keyboard import KeyboardTeleop, KeyboardTeleopConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
 from lerobot.utils.visualization_utils import init_rerun, log_rerun_data
 

examples/phone_to_so100/evaluate.py

@@ -34,12 +34,11 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     transition_to_observation,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     ForwardKinematicsJointsToEE,
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record import record_loop
 from lerobot.utils.control_utils import init_keyboard_listener
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
@@ -143,38 +142,24 @@ def main():
     listener, events = init_keyboard_listener()
     init_rerun(session_name="phone_so100_evaluate")
 
-    if not robot.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting evaluate loop...")
-    episode_idx = 0
-    for episode_idx in range(NUM_EPISODES):
-        log_say(f"Running inference, recording eval episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
+        print("Starting evaluate loop...")
+        episode_idx = 0
+        for episode_idx in range(NUM_EPISODES):
+            log_say(f"Running inference, recording eval episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
 
-        # Main record loop
-        record_loop(
-            robot=robot,
-            events=events,
-            fps=FPS,
-            policy=policy,
-            preprocessor=preprocessor,  # Pass the pre and post policy processors
-            postprocessor=postprocessor,
-            dataset=dataset,
-            control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
-            single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
-            display_data=True,
-            teleop_action_processor=make_default_teleop_action_processor(),
-            robot_action_processor=robot_ee_to_joints_processor,
-            robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose_processor,
-        )
-
-        # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
-        if not events["stop_recording"] and ((episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]):
-            log_say("Reset the environment")
+            # Main record loop
             record_loop(
                 robot=robot,
                 events=events,
                 fps=FPS,
+                policy=policy,
+                preprocessor=preprocessor,  # Pass the pre and post policy processors
+                postprocessor=postprocessor,
+                dataset=dataset,
                 control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
                 single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
                 display_data=True,
@@ -183,24 +168,41 @@ def main():
                 robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose_processor,
             )
 
-        if events["rerecord_episode"]:
-            log_say("Re-record episode")
-            events["rerecord_episode"] = False
-            events["exit_early"] = False
-            dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
-            continue
+            # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
+            if not events["stop_recording"] and (
+                (episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]
+            ):
+                log_say("Reset the environment")
+                record_loop(
+                    robot=robot,
+                    events=events,
+                    fps=FPS,
+                    control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
+                    single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
+                    display_data=True,
+                    teleop_action_processor=make_default_teleop_action_processor(),
+                    robot_action_processor=robot_ee_to_joints_processor,
+                    robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose_processor,
+                )
 
-        # Save episode
-        dataset.save_episode()
-        episode_idx += 1
+            if events["rerecord_episode"]:
+                log_say("Re-record episode")
+                events["rerecord_episode"] = False
+                events["exit_early"] = False
+                dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
+                continue
 
-    # Clean up
-    log_say("Stop recording")
-    robot.disconnect()
-    listener.stop()
+            # Save episode
+            dataset.save_episode()
+            episode_idx += 1
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        log_say("Stop recording")
+        robot.disconnect()
+        listener.stop()
 
-    dataset.finalize()
-    dataset.push_to_hub()
+        dataset.finalize()
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/phone_to_so100/record.py

@@ -26,15 +26,14 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     transition_to_observation,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     EEBoundsAndSafety,
     EEReferenceAndDelta,
     ForwardKinematicsJointsToEE,
     GripperVelocityToJoint,
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record import record_loop
 from lerobot.teleoperators.phone.config_phone import PhoneConfig, PhoneOS
 from lerobot.teleoperators.phone.phone_processor import MapPhoneActionToRobotAction
@@ -150,38 +149,23 @@ def main():
     listener, events = init_keyboard_listener()
     init_rerun(session_name="phone_so100_record")
 
-    if not robot.is_connected or not phone.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot or teleop is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected or not phone.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot or teleop is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting record loop. Move your phone to teleoperate the robot...")
-    episode_idx = 0
-    while episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
-        log_say(f"Recording episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
+        print("Starting record loop. Move your phone to teleoperate the robot...")
+        episode_idx = 0
+        while episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
+            log_say(f"Recording episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
 
-        # Main record loop
-        record_loop(
-            robot=robot,
-            events=events,
-            fps=FPS,
-            teleop=phone,
-            dataset=dataset,
-            control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
-            single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
-            display_data=True,
-            teleop_action_processor=phone_to_robot_ee_pose_processor,
-            robot_action_processor=robot_ee_to_joints_processor,
-            robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose,
-        )
-
-        # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
-        if not events["stop_recording"] and (episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1 or events["rerecord_episode"]):
-            log_say("Reset the environment")
+            # Main record loop
             record_loop(
                 robot=robot,
                 events=events,
                 fps=FPS,
                 teleop=phone,
-                control_time_s=RESET_TIME_SEC,
+                dataset=dataset,
+                control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
                 single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
                 display_data=True,
                 teleop_action_processor=phone_to_robot_ee_pose_processor,
@@ -189,25 +173,43 @@ def main():
                 robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose,
             )
 
-        if events["rerecord_episode"]:
-            log_say("Re-recording episode")
-            events["rerecord_episode"] = False
-            events["exit_early"] = False
-            dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
-            continue
+            # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
+            if not events["stop_recording"] and (
+                episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1 or events["rerecord_episode"]
+            ):
+                log_say("Reset the environment")
+                record_loop(
+                    robot=robot,
+                    events=events,
+                    fps=FPS,
+                    teleop=phone,
+                    control_time_s=RESET_TIME_SEC,
+                    single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
+                    display_data=True,
+                    teleop_action_processor=phone_to_robot_ee_pose_processor,
+                    robot_action_processor=robot_ee_to_joints_processor,
+                    robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose,
+                )
 
-        # Save episode
-        dataset.save_episode()
-        episode_idx += 1
+            if events["rerecord_episode"]:
+                log_say("Re-recording episode")
+                events["rerecord_episode"] = False
+                events["exit_early"] = False
+                dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
+                continue
 
-    # Clean up
-    log_say("Stop recording")
-    robot.disconnect()
-    phone.disconnect()
-    listener.stop()
+            # Save episode
+            dataset.save_episode()
+            episode_idx += 1
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        log_say("Stop recording")
+        robot.disconnect()
+        phone.disconnect()
+        listener.stop()
 
-    dataset.finalize()
-    dataset.push_to_hub()
+        dataset.finalize()
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/phone_to_so100/replay.py

@@ -23,11 +23,10 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     robot_action_observation_to_transition,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.utils.constants import ACTION
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
@@ -74,32 +73,34 @@ def main():
     # Connect to the robot
     robot.connect()
 
-    if not robot.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting replay loop...")
-    log_say(f"Replaying episode {EPISODE_IDX}")
-    for idx in range(len(episode_frames)):
-        t0 = time.perf_counter()
+        print("Starting replay loop...")
+        log_say(f"Replaying episode {EPISODE_IDX}")
+        for idx in range(len(episode_frames)):
+            t0 = time.perf_counter()
 
-        # Get recorded action from dataset
-        ee_action = {
-            name: float(actions[idx][ACTION][i]) for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"])
-        }
+            # Get recorded action from dataset
+            ee_action = {
+                name: float(actions[idx][ACTION][i])
+                for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"])
+            }
 
-        # Get robot observation
-        robot_obs = robot.get_observation()
+            # Get robot observation
+            robot_obs = robot.get_observation()
 
-        # Dataset EE -> robot joints
-        joint_action = robot_ee_to_joints_processor((ee_action, robot_obs))
+            # Dataset EE -> robot joints
+            joint_action = robot_ee_to_joints_processor((ee_action, robot_obs))
 
-        # Send action to robot
-        _ = robot.send_action(joint_action)
+            # Send action to robot
+            _ = robot.send_action(joint_action)
 
-        precise_sleep(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0))
-
-    # Clean up
-    robot.disconnect()
+            precise_sleep(max(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0), 0.0))
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        robot.disconnect()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/phone_to_so100/teleoperate.py

@@ -21,14 +21,13 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     robot_action_observation_to_transition,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     EEBoundsAndSafety,
     EEReferenceAndDelta,
     GripperVelocityToJoint,
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.teleoperators.phone.config_phone import PhoneConfig, PhoneOS
 from lerobot.teleoperators.phone.phone_processor import MapPhoneActionToRobotAction
 from lerobot.teleoperators.phone.teleop_phone import Phone

examples/port_datasets/slurm_mirror_dataset.py

@@ -0,0 +1,480 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2025 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.
+
+"""
+Mirror a bimanual robot dataset using SLURM for distributed video processing.
+
+This script creates a mirrored version of a dataset where:
+1. Left and right arm observations/actions are swapped
+2. Joint values are inverted according to a mirroring mask
+3. Video frames are horizontally flipped (parallelized via SLURM)
+
+Example usage:
+```shell
+# SLURM execution
+python examples/port_datasets/slurm_mirror_dataset.py \
+    --repo-id pepijn/openarm_bimanual \
+    --output-repo-id pepijn/openarm_bimanual_mirrored \
+    --logs-dir /fsx/user/logs \
+    --partition hopper-cpu
+
+# Local execution (for debugging)
+python examples/port_datasets/slurm_mirror_dataset.py \
+    --repo-id pepijn/openarm_bimanual \
+    --output-repo-id pepijn/openarm_bimanual_mirrored \
+    --slurm 0 \
+    --push-to-hub
+```
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import logging
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from datatrove.executor import LocalPipelineExecutor
+from datatrove.executor.slurm import SlurmPipelineExecutor
+from datatrove.pipeline.base import PipelineStep
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+OPENARM_MIRRORING_MASK = {
+    "joint_1": -1,
+    "joint_2": -1,
+    "joint_3": -1,
+    "joint_4": 1,
+    "joint_5": -1,
+    "joint_6": -1,
+    "joint_7": -1,
+    "gripper": 1,
+}
+
+
+class MirrorVideos(PipelineStep):
+    """Pipeline step that mirrors video files for assigned episodes."""
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        repo_id: str,
+        output_repo_id: str,
+        root: str | None = None,
+        output_root: str | None = None,
+        vcodec: str = "libsvtav1",
+    ):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.repo_id = repo_id
+        self.output_repo_id = output_repo_id
+        self.root = root
+        self.output_root = output_root
+        self.vcodec = vcodec
+
+    def run(self, data=None, rank: int = 0, world_size: int = 1):
+        import logging
+        import subprocess
+        from pathlib import Path
+
+        from datasets.utils.tqdm import disable_progress_bars
+
+        from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
+        from lerobot.utils.constants import HF_LEROBOT_HOME
+        from lerobot.utils.utils import init_logging
+
+        init_logging()
+        disable_progress_bars()
+        logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+        def swap_left_right_name(name: str) -> str:
+            result = name.replace("left_", "LEFT_PLACEHOLDER_")
+            result = result.replace("right_", "left_")
+            result = result.replace("LEFT_PLACEHOLDER_", "right_")
+            return result
+
+        def flip_video_frames(input_path: Path, output_path: Path, fps: float, vcodec: str):
+            output_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            cmd = [
+                "ffmpeg", "-y", "-i", str(input_path),
+                "-vf", "hflip",
+                "-c:v", vcodec,
+                "-g", "2",
+                "-crf", "30",
+                "-r", str(int(fps)),
+                "-pix_fmt", "yuv420p",
+                "-loglevel", "error",
+            ]
+            if vcodec == "libsvtav1":
+                cmd.extend(["-preset", "12"])
+            cmd.append(str(output_path))
+            result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
+            if result.returncode != 0:
+                raise RuntimeError(f"FFmpeg failed: {result.stderr}")
+
+        def video_is_valid(path: Path) -> bool:
+            if not path.exists():
+                return False
+            try:
+                result = subprocess.run(
+                    ["ffprobe", "-v", "error", "-select_streams", "v:0",
+                     "-show_entries", "stream=nb_frames", "-of", "csv=p=0", str(path)],
+                    capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=30
+                )
+                return result.returncode == 0 and result.stdout.strip().isdigit()
+            except Exception:
+                return False
+
+        root = Path(self.root) if self.root else None
+        output_root = Path(self.output_root) if self.output_root else None
+
+        dataset = LeRobotDataset(self.repo_id, root=root)
+        output_root = output_root or (HF_LEROBOT_HOME / self.output_repo_id)
+
+        if not dataset.meta.video_keys:
+            logger.info(f"Rank {rank}: No videos to process")
+            return
+
+        video_tasks = []
+        for old_video_key in dataset.meta.video_keys:
+            new_video_key = swap_left_right_name(old_video_key)
+            for ep_idx in range(dataset.meta.total_episodes):
+                try:
+                    src_path = dataset.root / dataset.meta.get_video_file_path(ep_idx, old_video_key)
+                    dst_relative = dataset.meta.get_video_file_path(ep_idx, old_video_key)
+                    dst_relative_str = str(dst_relative).replace(old_video_key, new_video_key)
+                    dst_path = output_root / dst_relative_str
+                    if src_path.exists():
+                        video_tasks.append((src_path, dst_path, ep_idx, old_video_key))
+                except KeyError:
+                    continue
+
+        my_tasks = [t for i, t in enumerate(video_tasks) if i % world_size == rank]
+        logger.info(f"Rank {rank}/{world_size}: Processing {len(my_tasks)}/{len(video_tasks)} videos")
+
+        for src_path, dst_path, ep_idx, video_key in my_tasks:
+            if video_is_valid(dst_path):
+                logger.info(f"Rank {rank}: Skipping {dst_path.name} (already done)")
+                continue
+            logger.info(f"Rank {rank}: Processing {src_path.name} -> {dst_path.name}")
+            flip_video_frames(src_path, dst_path, dataset.meta.fps, self.vcodec)
+
+
+class MirrorDataAndMetadata(PipelineStep):
+    """Pipeline step that mirrors parquet data and metadata (runs once on rank 0)."""
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        repo_id: str,
+        output_repo_id: str,
+        root: str | None = None,
+        output_root: str | None = None,
+    ):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.repo_id = repo_id
+        self.output_repo_id = output_repo_id
+        self.root = root
+        self.output_root = output_root
+
+    def run(self, data=None, rank: int = 0, world_size: int = 1):
+        if rank != 0:
+            return
+
+        import logging
+        from pathlib import Path
+
+        import numpy as np
+        import pandas as pd
+        from datasets.utils.tqdm import disable_progress_bars
+
+        from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset, LeRobotDatasetMetadata
+        from lerobot.datasets.utils import DATA_DIR, DEFAULT_DATA_PATH, write_info, write_stats, write_tasks
+        from lerobot.utils.constants import HF_LEROBOT_HOME
+        from lerobot.utils.utils import init_logging
+
+        init_logging()
+        disable_progress_bars()
+        logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+        MIRRORING_MASK = {
+            "joint_1": -1, "joint_2": -1, "joint_3": -1, "joint_4": 1,
+            "joint_5": -1, "joint_6": -1, "joint_7": -1, "gripper": 1,
+        }
+
+        def get_mirroring_mask(robot_type: str) -> dict[str, int]:
+            if robot_type in ["bi_openarm_follower", "openarm_follower", "bi_openarms_follower", "openarms_follower"]:
+                return MIRRORING_MASK
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown robot type: {robot_type}. Add a mirroring mask for this robot.")
+
+        def swap_left_right_name(name: str) -> str:
+            result = name.replace("left_", "LEFT_PLACEHOLDER_")
+            result = result.replace("right_", "left_")
+            result = result.replace("LEFT_PLACEHOLDER_", "right_")
+            return result
+
+        def mirror_feature_names(names: list[str]) -> tuple[list[str], dict[int, int]]:
+            mirrored_names = [swap_left_right_name(n) for n in names]
+            old_to_new_idx = {}
+            for old_idx, old_name in enumerate(names):
+                new_name = swap_left_right_name(old_name)
+                new_idx = mirrored_names.index(new_name)
+                old_to_new_idx[old_idx] = new_idx
+            return mirrored_names, old_to_new_idx
+
+        def apply_mirroring_mask(value: float, feature_name: str, mirroring_mask: dict[str, int]) -> float:
+            name_without_prefix = feature_name.split("_", 1)[1] if "_" in feature_name else feature_name
+            joint_name = name_without_prefix.split(".")[0]
+            if joint_name in mirroring_mask:
+                return value * mirroring_mask[joint_name]
+            return value
+
+        def mirror_array(array: np.ndarray, names: list[str], mirroring_mask: dict[str, int]) -> np.ndarray:
+            mirrored_names, idx_mapping = mirror_feature_names(names)
+            result = np.zeros_like(array)
+            for old_idx, new_idx in idx_mapping.items():
+                new_name = mirrored_names[new_idx]
+                value = array[old_idx]
+                mirrored_value = apply_mirroring_mask(value, new_name, mirroring_mask)
+                result[new_idx] = mirrored_value
+            return result
+
+        def mirror_stats(stats: dict) -> dict:
+            mirrored = {}
+            for key, value in stats.items():
+                new_key = swap_left_right_name(key)
+                if isinstance(value, dict):
+                    mirrored[new_key] = mirror_stats(value)
+                else:
+                    mirrored[new_key] = value
+            return mirrored
+
+        import shutil
+
+        root = Path(self.root) if self.root else None
+        output_root = Path(self.output_root) if self.output_root else None
+
+        dataset = LeRobotDataset(self.repo_id, root=root)
+        output_root = output_root or (HF_LEROBOT_HOME / self.output_repo_id)
+
+        done_marker = output_root / ".data_mirrored"
+        if done_marker.exists():
+            logger.info("Data and metadata already mirrored, skipping")
+            return
+
+        # Clean up partial output from previous failed runs
+        if output_root.exists():
+            logger.info(f"Removing existing partial output: {output_root}")
+            shutil.rmtree(output_root)
+
+        robot_type = dataset.meta.robot_type or "bi_openarms_follower"
+        mirroring_mask = get_mirroring_mask(robot_type)
+
+        mirrored_features = {}
+        for key, feat in dataset.meta.features.items():
+            new_key = swap_left_right_name(key)
+            new_feat = feat.copy()
+            if "names" in new_feat and new_feat["names"]:
+                new_feat["names"] = [swap_left_right_name(n) for n in new_feat["names"]]
+            mirrored_features[new_key] = new_feat
+
+        new_meta = LeRobotDatasetMetadata.create(
+            repo_id=self.output_repo_id,
+            fps=dataset.meta.fps,
+            features=mirrored_features,
+            robot_type=dataset.meta.robot_type,
+            root=output_root,
+            use_videos=len(dataset.meta.video_keys) > 0,
+        )
+
+        if dataset.meta.tasks is not None:
+            write_tasks(dataset.meta.tasks, new_meta.root)
+
+        data_dir = dataset.root / DATA_DIR
+        parquet_files = sorted(data_dir.glob("*/*.parquet"))
+        action_names = dataset.meta.features.get("action", {}).get("names", [])
+        state_names = dataset.meta.features.get("observation.state", {}).get("names", [])
+
+        for src_path in parquet_files:
+            df = pd.read_parquet(src_path).reset_index(drop=True)
+            relative_path = src_path.relative_to(dataset.root)
+            chunk_dir = relative_path.parts[1]
+            file_name = relative_path.parts[2]
+            chunk_idx = int(chunk_dir.split("-")[1])
+            file_idx = int(file_name.split("-")[1].split(".")[0])
+
+            if "action" in df.columns and action_names:
+                actions = np.stack(df["action"].values)
+                mirrored_actions = np.array([mirror_array(row, action_names, mirroring_mask) for row in actions])
+                df["action"] = list(mirrored_actions)
+
+            if "observation.state" in df.columns and state_names:
+                states = np.stack(df["observation.state"].values)
+                mirrored_states = np.array([mirror_array(row, state_names, mirroring_mask) for row in states])
+                df["observation.state"] = list(mirrored_states)
+
+            dst_path = new_meta.root / DEFAULT_DATA_PATH.format(chunk_index=chunk_idx, file_index=file_idx)
+            dst_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            df.to_parquet(dst_path, index=False)
+
+        episodes_dir = dataset.root / "meta/episodes"
+        dst_episodes_dir = new_meta.root / "meta/episodes"
+        if episodes_dir.exists():
+            dst_episodes_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            for src_parquet in episodes_dir.glob("*/*.parquet"):
+                df = pd.read_parquet(src_parquet)
+                columns_to_rename = {}
+                for col in df.columns:
+                    if col.startswith("videos/"):
+                        parts = col.split("/")
+                        if len(parts) >= 2:
+                            video_key = parts[1]
+                            new_video_key = swap_left_right_name(video_key)
+                            new_col = col.replace(f"videos/{video_key}/", f"videos/{new_video_key}/")
+                            columns_to_rename[col] = new_col
+                if columns_to_rename:
+                    df = df.rename(columns=columns_to_rename)
+                dst_parquet = dst_episodes_dir / src_parquet.relative_to(episodes_dir)
+                dst_parquet.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+                df.to_parquet(dst_parquet, index=False)
+
+        new_meta.info.update({
+            "total_episodes": dataset.meta.info["total_episodes"],
+            "total_frames": dataset.meta.info["total_frames"],
+            "total_tasks": dataset.meta.info["total_tasks"],
+            "splits": dataset.meta.info.get("splits", {}),
+        })
+        write_info(new_meta.info, new_meta.root)
+
+        if dataset.meta.stats is not None:
+            mirrored_stats = mirror_stats(dataset.meta.stats)
+            write_stats(mirrored_stats, new_meta.root)
+
+        done_marker.touch()
+        logger.info(f"Data and metadata mirrored to {output_root}")
+
+
+def swap_left_right_name(name: str) -> str:
+    result = name.replace("left_", "LEFT_PLACEHOLDER_")
+    result = result.replace("right_", "left_")
+    result = result.replace("LEFT_PLACEHOLDER_", "right_")
+    return result
+
+
+def get_num_video_tasks(repo_id: str, root: str | None = None) -> int:
+    from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
+    root_path = Path(root) if root else None
+    dataset = LeRobotDataset(repo_id, root=root_path)
+    count = 0
+    for video_key in dataset.meta.video_keys:
+        for ep_idx in range(dataset.meta.total_episodes):
+            try:
+                src_path = dataset.root / dataset.meta.get_video_file_path(ep_idx, video_key)
+                if src_path.exists():
+                    count += 1
+            except KeyError:
+                continue
+    return count
+
+
+def make_mirror_executor(
+    repo_id: str,
+    output_repo_id: str,
+    root: str | None,
+    output_root: str | None,
+    vcodec: str,
+    job_name: str,
+    logs_dir: Path,
+    workers: int,
+    partition: str,
+    cpus_per_task: int,
+    mem_per_cpu: str,
+    time_limit: str,
+    slurm: bool = True,
+):
+    num_tasks = get_num_video_tasks(repo_id, root) if slurm else 1
+    num_tasks = max(1, num_tasks)
+
+    kwargs = {
+        "pipeline": [
+            MirrorDataAndMetadata(repo_id, output_repo_id, root, output_root),
+            MirrorVideos(repo_id, output_repo_id, root, output_root, vcodec),
+        ],
+        "logging_dir": str(logs_dir / job_name),
+    }
+
+    if slurm:
+        kwargs.update({
+            "job_name": job_name,
+            "tasks": num_tasks,
+            "workers": min(workers, num_tasks),
+            "time": time_limit,
+            "partition": partition,
+            "cpus_per_task": cpus_per_task,
+            "sbatch_args": {
+                "mem-per-cpu": mem_per_cpu,
+                "requeue": True,
+                "signal": "USR1@30",
+            },
+        })
+        return SlurmPipelineExecutor(**kwargs)
+    else:
+        kwargs.update({"tasks": 1, "workers": 1})
+        return LocalPipelineExecutor(**kwargs)
+
+
+def main():
+    logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format="%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s")
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Mirror a bimanual robot dataset using SLURM")
+    parser.add_argument("--repo-id", type=str, required=True, help="Source dataset repo_id")
+    parser.add_argument("--output-repo-id", type=str, required=True, help="Output dataset repo_id")
+    parser.add_argument("--root", type=str, default=None, help="Source dataset root directory")
+    parser.add_argument("--output-root", type=str, default=None, help="Output dataset root directory")
+    parser.add_argument("--vcodec", type=str, default="libsvtav1", help="Video codec")
+    parser.add_argument("--logs-dir", type=Path, default=Path("logs"), help="Directory for datatrove logs")
+    parser.add_argument("--job-name", type=str, default="mirror_dataset", help="SLURM job name")
+    parser.add_argument("--slurm", type=int, default=1, help="Use SLURM (1) or local (0)")
+    parser.add_argument("--workers", type=int, default=64, help="Number of SLURM workers")
+    parser.add_argument("--partition", type=str, default="hopper-cpu", help="SLURM partition")
+    parser.add_argument("--cpus-per-task", type=int, default=4, help="CPUs per task")
+    parser.add_argument("--mem-per-cpu", type=str, default="2G", help="Memory per CPU")
+    parser.add_argument("--time-limit", type=str, default="04:00:00", help="SLURM time limit")
+    parser.add_argument("--push-to-hub", action="store_true", help="Push mirrored dataset to HuggingFace Hub")
+
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    executor = make_mirror_executor(
+        repo_id=args.repo_id,
+        output_repo_id=args.output_repo_id,
+        root=args.root,
+        output_root=args.output_root,
+        vcodec=args.vcodec,
+        job_name=args.job_name,
+        logs_dir=args.logs_dir,
+        workers=args.workers,
+        partition=args.partition,
+        cpus_per_task=args.cpus_per_task,
+        mem_per_cpu=args.mem_per_cpu,
+        time_limit=args.time_limit,
+        slurm=args.slurm == 1,
+    )
+    executor.run()
+
+    if args.push_to_hub:
+        from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDataset
+        from lerobot.utils.constants import HF_LEROBOT_HOME
+        output_root = Path(args.output_root) if args.output_root else HF_LEROBOT_HOME / args.output_repo_id
+        logger.info(f"Pushing dataset to HuggingFace Hub: {args.output_repo_id}")
+        dataset = LeRobotDataset(args.output_repo_id, root=output_root)
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

examples/rtc/eval_with_real_robot.py

@@ -94,9 +94,9 @@ from lerobot.rl.process import ProcessSignalHandler
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     Robot,
     RobotConfig,
+    bi_so_follower,
     koch_follower,
-    so100_follower,
-    so101_follower,
+    so_follower,
 )
 from lerobot.robots.utils import make_robot_from_config
 from lerobot.utils.constants import OBS_IMAGES
@@ -455,7 +455,18 @@ def demo_cli(cfg: RTCDemoConfig):
     if cfg.policy.type == "pi05" or cfg.policy.type == "pi0":
         config.compile_model = cfg.use_torch_compile
 
-    policy = policy_class.from_pretrained(cfg.policy.pretrained_path, config=config)
+    if config.use_peft:
+        from peft import PeftConfig, PeftModel
+
+        peft_pretrained_path = cfg.policy.pretrained_path
+        peft_config = PeftConfig.from_pretrained(peft_pretrained_path)
+
+        policy = policy_class.from_pretrained(
+            pretrained_name_or_path=peft_config.base_model_name_or_path, config=config
+        )
+        policy = PeftModel.from_pretrained(policy, peft_pretrained_path, config=peft_config)
+    else:
+        policy = policy_class.from_pretrained(cfg.policy.pretrained_path, config=config)
 
     # Turn on RTC
     policy.config.rtc_config = cfg.rtc

examples/so100_to_so100_EE/evaluate.py

@@ -34,12 +34,11 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     transition_to_observation,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     ForwardKinematicsJointsToEE,
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record import record_loop
 from lerobot.utils.control_utils import init_keyboard_listener
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
@@ -143,38 +142,24 @@ def main():
     listener, events = init_keyboard_listener()
     init_rerun(session_name="so100_so100_evaluate")
 
-    if not robot.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting evaluate loop...")
-    episode_idx = 0
-    for episode_idx in range(NUM_EPISODES):
-        log_say(f"Running inference, recording eval episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
+        print("Starting evaluate loop...")
+        episode_idx = 0
+        for episode_idx in range(NUM_EPISODES):
+            log_say(f"Running inference, recording eval episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
 
-        # Main record loop
-        record_loop(
-            robot=robot,
-            events=events,
-            fps=FPS,
-            policy=policy,
-            preprocessor=preprocessor,  # Pass the pre and post policy processors
-            postprocessor=postprocessor,
-            dataset=dataset,
-            control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
-            single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
-            display_data=True,
-            teleop_action_processor=make_default_teleop_action_processor(),
-            robot_action_processor=robot_ee_to_joints_processor,
-            robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose_processor,
-        )
-
-        # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
-        if not events["stop_recording"] and ((episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]):
-            log_say("Reset the environment")
+            # Main record loop
             record_loop(
                 robot=robot,
                 events=events,
                 fps=FPS,
+                policy=policy,
+                preprocessor=preprocessor,  # Pass the pre and post policy processors
+                postprocessor=postprocessor,
+                dataset=dataset,
                 control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
                 single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
                 display_data=True,
@@ -183,24 +168,41 @@ def main():
                 robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose_processor,
             )
 
-        if events["rerecord_episode"]:
-            log_say("Re-record episode")
-            events["rerecord_episode"] = False
-            events["exit_early"] = False
-            dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
-            continue
+            # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
+            if not events["stop_recording"] and (
+                (episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1) or events["rerecord_episode"]
+            ):
+                log_say("Reset the environment")
+                record_loop(
+                    robot=robot,
+                    events=events,
+                    fps=FPS,
+                    control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
+                    single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
+                    display_data=True,
+                    teleop_action_processor=make_default_teleop_action_processor(),
+                    robot_action_processor=robot_ee_to_joints_processor,
+                    robot_observation_processor=robot_joints_to_ee_pose_processor,
+                )
 
-        # Save episode
-        dataset.save_episode()
-        episode_idx += 1
+            if events["rerecord_episode"]:
+                log_say("Re-record episode")
+                events["rerecord_episode"] = False
+                events["exit_early"] = False
+                dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
+                continue
 
-    # Clean up
-    log_say("Stop recording")
-    robot.disconnect()
-    listener.stop()
+            # Save episode
+            dataset.save_episode()
+            episode_idx += 1
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        log_say("Stop recording")
+        robot.disconnect()
+        listener.stop()
 
-    dataset.finalize()
-    dataset.push_to_hub()
+        dataset.finalize()
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/so100_to_so100_EE/record.py

@@ -27,16 +27,14 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     transition_to_observation,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     EEBoundsAndSafety,
     ForwardKinematicsJointsToEE,
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.scripts.lerobot_record import record_loop
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader.config_so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader.so100_leader import SO100Leader
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
 from lerobot.utils.control_utils import init_keyboard_listener
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
 from lerobot.utils.visualization_utils import init_rerun
@@ -148,38 +146,23 @@ def main():
     listener, events = init_keyboard_listener()
     init_rerun(session_name="recording_phone")
 
-    if not leader.is_connected or not follower.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot or teleop is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not leader.is_connected or not follower.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot or teleop is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting record loop...")
-    episode_idx = 0
-    while episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
-        log_say(f"Recording episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
+        print("Starting record loop...")
+        episode_idx = 0
+        while episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES and not events["stop_recording"]:
+            log_say(f"Recording episode {episode_idx + 1} of {NUM_EPISODES}")
 
-        # Main record loop
-        record_loop(
-            robot=follower,
-            events=events,
-            fps=FPS,
-            teleop=leader,
-            dataset=dataset,
-            control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
-            single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
-            display_data=True,
-            teleop_action_processor=leader_joints_to_ee,
-            robot_action_processor=ee_to_follower_joints,
-            robot_observation_processor=follower_joints_to_ee,
-        )
-
-        # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
-        if not events["stop_recording"] and (episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1 or events["rerecord_episode"]):
-            log_say("Reset the environment")
+            # Main record loop
             record_loop(
                 robot=follower,
                 events=events,
                 fps=FPS,
                 teleop=leader,
-                control_time_s=RESET_TIME_SEC,
+                dataset=dataset,
+                control_time_s=EPISODE_TIME_SEC,
                 single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
                 display_data=True,
                 teleop_action_processor=leader_joints_to_ee,
@@ -187,25 +170,44 @@ def main():
                 robot_observation_processor=follower_joints_to_ee,
             )
 
-        if events["rerecord_episode"]:
-            log_say("Re-recording episode")
-            events["rerecord_episode"] = False
-            events["exit_early"] = False
-            dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
-            continue
+            # Reset the environment if not stopping or re-recording
+            if not events["stop_recording"] and (
+                episode_idx < NUM_EPISODES - 1 or events["rerecord_episode"]
+            ):
+                log_say("Reset the environment")
+                record_loop(
+                    robot=follower,
+                    events=events,
+                    fps=FPS,
+                    teleop=leader,
+                    control_time_s=RESET_TIME_SEC,
+                    single_task=TASK_DESCRIPTION,
+                    display_data=True,
+                    teleop_action_processor=leader_joints_to_ee,
+                    robot_action_processor=ee_to_follower_joints,
+                    robot_observation_processor=follower_joints_to_ee,
+                )
 
-        # Save episode
-        dataset.save_episode()
-        episode_idx += 1
+            if events["rerecord_episode"]:
+                log_say("Re-recording episode")
+                events["rerecord_episode"] = False
+                events["exit_early"] = False
+                dataset.clear_episode_buffer()
+                continue
 
-    # Clean up
-    log_say("Stop recording")
-    leader.disconnect()
-    follower.disconnect()
-    listener.stop()
+            # Save episode
+            dataset.save_episode()
+            episode_idx += 1
 
-    dataset.finalize()
-    dataset.push_to_hub()
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        log_say("Stop recording")
+        leader.disconnect()
+        follower.disconnect()
+        listener.stop()
+
+        dataset.finalize()
+        dataset.push_to_hub()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/so100_to_so100_EE/replay.py

@@ -24,11 +24,10 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     robot_action_observation_to_transition,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
 from lerobot.utils.constants import ACTION
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
 from lerobot.utils.utils import log_say
@@ -75,32 +74,35 @@ def main():
     # Connect to the robot
     robot.connect()
 
-    if not robot.is_connected:
-        raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
+    try:
+        if not robot.is_connected:
+            raise ValueError("Robot is not connected!")
 
-    print("Starting replay loop...")
-    log_say(f"Replaying episode {EPISODE_IDX}")
-    for idx in range(len(episode_frames)):
-        t0 = time.perf_counter()
+        print("Starting replay loop...")
+        log_say(f"Replaying episode {EPISODE_IDX}")
+        for idx in range(len(episode_frames)):
+            t0 = time.perf_counter()
 
-        # Get recorded action from dataset
-        ee_action = {
-            name: float(actions[idx][ACTION][i]) for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"])
-        }
+            # Get recorded action from dataset
+            ee_action = {
+                name: float(actions[idx][ACTION][i])
+                for i, name in enumerate(dataset.features[ACTION]["names"])
+            }
 
-        # Get robot observation
-        robot_obs = robot.get_observation()
+            # Get robot observation
+            robot_obs = robot.get_observation()
 
-        # Dataset EE -> robot joints
-        joint_action = robot_ee_to_joints_processor((ee_action, robot_obs))
+            # Dataset EE -> robot joints
+            joint_action = robot_ee_to_joints_processor((ee_action, robot_obs))
 
-        # Send action to robot
-        _ = robot.send_action(joint_action)
+            # Send action to robot
+            _ = robot.send_action(joint_action)
 
-        precise_sleep(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0))
+            precise_sleep(max(1.0 / dataset.fps - (time.perf_counter() - t0), 0.0))
 
-    # Clean up
-    robot.disconnect()
+    finally:
+        # Clean up
+        robot.disconnect()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/so100_to_so100_EE/teleoperate.py

@@ -23,15 +23,13 @@ from lerobot.processor.converters import (
     robot_action_to_transition,
     transition_to_robot_action,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower.robot_kinematic_processor import (
     EEBoundsAndSafety,
     ForwardKinematicsJointsToEE,
     InverseKinematicsEEToJoints,
 )
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader.config_so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader.so100_leader import SO100Leader
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100Leader, SO100LeaderConfig
 from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
 from lerobot.utils.visualization_utils import init_rerun, log_rerun_data
 

examples/tutorial/act/act_using_example.py

@@ -5,8 +5,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDatasetMetadata
 from lerobot.policies.act.modeling_act import ACTPolicy
 from lerobot.policies.factory import make_pre_post_processors
 from lerobot.policies.utils import build_inference_frame, make_robot_action
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
 
 MAX_EPISODES = 5
 MAX_STEPS_PER_EPISODE = 20

examples/tutorial/async-inf/robot_client.py

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ from lerobot.async_inference.configs import RobotClientConfig
 from lerobot.async_inference.helpers import visualize_action_queue_size
 from lerobot.async_inference.robot_client import RobotClient
 from lerobot.cameras.opencv.configuration_opencv import OpenCVCameraConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
 
 
 def main():
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ def main():
         robot=robot_cfg,
         server_address=server_address,
         policy_device="mps",
+        client_device="cpu",
         policy_type="act",
         pretrained_name_or_path="<user>/robot_learning_tutorial_act",
         chunk_size_threshold=0.5,  # g

examples/tutorial/diffusion/diffusion_using_example.py

@@ -5,8 +5,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.lerobot_dataset import LeRobotDatasetMetadata
 from lerobot.policies.diffusion.modeling_diffusion import DiffusionPolicy
 from lerobot.policies.factory import make_pre_post_processors
 from lerobot.policies.utils import build_inference_frame, make_robot_action
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
 
 MAX_EPISODES = 5
 MAX_STEPS_PER_EPISODE = 20

examples/tutorial/pi0/using_pi0_example.py

@@ -5,8 +5,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.utils import hw_to_dataset_features
 from lerobot.policies.factory import make_pre_post_processors
 from lerobot.policies.pi0.modeling_pi0 import PI0Policy
 from lerobot.policies.utils import build_inference_frame, make_robot_action
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
 
 MAX_EPISODES = 5
 MAX_STEPS_PER_EPISODE = 20

examples/tutorial/rl/hilserl_example.py

@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ from lerobot.policies.sac.modeling_sac import SACPolicy
 from lerobot.policies.sac.reward_model.modeling_classifier import Classifier
 from lerobot.rl.buffer import ReplayBuffer
 from lerobot.rl.gym_manipulator import make_robot_env
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.teleoperators.so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
+from lerobot.teleoperators.so_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
 from lerobot.teleoperators.utils import TeleopEvents
 
 LOG_EVERY = 10

examples/tutorial/smolvla/using_smolvla_example.py

@@ -5,8 +5,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.utils import hw_to_dataset_features
 from lerobot.policies.factory import make_pre_post_processors
 from lerobot.policies.smolvla.modeling_smolvla import SmolVLAPolicy
 from lerobot.policies.utils import build_inference_frame, make_robot_action
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.config_so100_follower import SO100FollowerConfig
-from lerobot.robots.so100_follower.so100_follower import SO100Follower
+from lerobot.robots.so_follower import SO100Follower, SO100FollowerConfig
 
 MAX_EPISODES = 5
 MAX_STEPS_PER_EPISODE = 20

examples/unitree_g1/gr00t_locomotion.py

@@ -13,16 +13,9 @@
 # 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.
-"""
-Example: GR00T Locomotion with Pre-loaded Policies
-
-This example demonstrates the NEW pattern for loading GR00T policies externally
-and passing them to the robot class.
-"""
 
 import argparse
 import logging
-import threading
 import time
 from collections import deque
 
@@ -31,24 +24,26 @@ import onnxruntime as ort
 from huggingface_hub import hf_hub_download
 
 from lerobot.robots.unitree_g1.config_unitree_g1 import UnitreeG1Config
+from lerobot.robots.unitree_g1.g1_utils import G1_29_JointIndex
 from lerobot.robots.unitree_g1.unitree_g1 import UnitreeG1
 
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+
 GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
-GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[[0, 6]] = -0.1  # hip pitch
-GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[[3, 9]] = 0.3  # knee
-GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[[4, 10]] = -0.2  # ankle pitch
+GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[[0, 6]] = -0.1  # Hip pitch
+GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[[3, 9]] = 0.3  # Knee
+GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[[4, 10]] = -0.2  # Ankle pitch
 
 MISSING_JOINTS = []
-G1_MODEL = "g1_23"  # or "g1_29"
+G1_MODEL = "g1_23"  # Or "g1_29"
 if G1_MODEL == "g1_23":
-    MISSING_JOINTS = [12, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28]  # waist yaw/pitch, wrist pitch/yaw
-
-LOCOMOTION_ACTION_SCALE = 0.25
-
-LOCOMOTION_CONTROL_DT = 0.02
+    MISSING_JOINTS = [12, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28]  # Waist yaw/pitch, wrist pitch/yaw
 
+# Control parameters
+ACTION_SCALE = 0.25
+CONTROL_DT = 0.02  # 50Hz
 ANG_VEL_SCALE: float = 0.25
 DOF_POS_SCALE: float = 1.0
 DOF_VEL_SCALE: float = 0.05
@@ -61,12 +56,12 @@ DEFAULT_GROOT_REPO_ID = "nepyope/GR00T-WholeBodyControl_g1"
 def load_groot_policies(
     repo_id: str = DEFAULT_GROOT_REPO_ID,
 ) -> tuple[ort.InferenceSession, ort.InferenceSession]:
-    """Load GR00T dual-policy system (Balance + Walk) from Hugging Face Hub.
+    """Load GR00T dual-policy system (Balance + Walk) from the hub.
 
     Args:
         repo_id: Hugging Face Hub repository ID containing the ONNX policies.
     """
-    logger.info(f"Loading GR00T dual-policy system from Hugging Face Hub ({repo_id})...")
+    logger.info(f"Loading GR00T dual-policy system from the hub ({repo_id})...")
 
     # Download ONNX policies from Hugging Face Hub
     balance_path = hf_hub_download(
@@ -88,15 +83,7 @@ def load_groot_policies(
 
 
 class GrootLocomotionController:
-    """
-    Handles GR00T-style locomotion control for the Unitree G1 robot.
-
-    This controller manages:
-    - Dual-policy system (Balance + Walk)
-    - 29-joint observation processing
-    - 15D action output (legs + waist)
-    - Policy inference and motor command generation
-    """
+    """GR00T lower-body locomotion controller for the Unitree G1."""
 
     def __init__(self, policy_balance, policy_walk, robot, config):
         self.policy_balance = policy_balance
@@ -104,9 +91,9 @@ class GrootLocomotionController:
         self.robot = robot
         self.config = config
 
-        self.locomotion_cmd = np.array([0.0, 0.0, 0.0], dtype=np.float32)  # vx, vy, theta_dot
+        self.cmd = np.array([0.0, 0.0, 0.0], dtype=np.float32)  # vx, vy, theta_dot
 
-        # GR00T-specific state
+        # Robot state
         self.groot_qj_all = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
         self.groot_dqj_all = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
         self.groot_action = np.zeros(15, dtype=np.float32)
@@ -116,47 +103,39 @@ class GrootLocomotionController:
         self.groot_height_cmd = 0.74  # Default base height
         self.groot_orientation_cmd = np.array([0.0, 0.0, 0.0], dtype=np.float32)
 
-        # input to gr00t is 6 frames (6*86D=516)
+        # Input to GR00T is 6 frames (6*86D=516)
         for _ in range(6):
             self.groot_obs_history.append(np.zeros(86, dtype=np.float32))
 
-        # Thread management
-        self.locomotion_running = False
-        self.locomotion_thread = None
-
         logger.info("GrootLocomotionController initialized")
 
-    def groot_locomotion_run(self):
-        # get current observation
-        robot_state = self.robot.get_observation()
+    def run_step(self):
+        # Get current observation
+        obs = self.robot.get_observation()
 
-        if robot_state is None:
+        if not obs:
             return
 
-        # get command from remote controller
-        if robot_state.wireless_remote is not None:
-            self.robot.remote_controller.set(robot_state.wireless_remote)
-            if self.robot.remote_controller.button[0]:  # R1 - raise waist
-                self.groot_height_cmd += 0.001
-                self.groot_height_cmd = np.clip(self.groot_height_cmd, 0.50, 1.00)
-            if self.robot.remote_controller.button[4]:  # R2 - lower waist
-                self.groot_height_cmd -= 0.001
-                self.groot_height_cmd = np.clip(self.groot_height_cmd, 0.50, 1.00)
-        else:
-            self.robot.remote_controller.lx = 0.0
-            self.robot.remote_controller.ly = 0.0
-            self.robot.remote_controller.rx = 0.0
-            self.robot.remote_controller.ry = 0.0
+        # Get command from remote controller
+        if obs["remote.buttons"][0]:  # R1 - raise waist
+            self.groot_height_cmd += 0.001
+            self.groot_height_cmd = np.clip(self.groot_height_cmd, 0.50, 1.00)
+        if obs["remote.buttons"][4]:  # R2 - lower waist
+            self.groot_height_cmd -= 0.001
+            self.groot_height_cmd = np.clip(self.groot_height_cmd, 0.50, 1.00)
 
-        self.locomotion_cmd[0] = self.robot.remote_controller.ly  # forward/backward
-        self.locomotion_cmd[1] = self.robot.remote_controller.lx * -1  # left/right
-        self.locomotion_cmd[2] = self.robot.remote_controller.rx * -1  # rotation rate
+        self.cmd[0] = obs["remote.ly"]  # Forward/backward
+        self.cmd[1] = obs["remote.lx"] * -1  # Left/right
+        self.cmd[2] = obs["remote.rx"] * -1  # Rotation rate
 
-        for i in range(29):
-            self.groot_qj_all[i] = robot_state.motor_state[i].q
-            self.groot_dqj_all[i] = robot_state.motor_state[i].dq
+        # Get joint positions and velocities from flat dict
+        for motor in G1_29_JointIndex:
+            name = motor.name
+            idx = motor.value
+            self.groot_qj_all[idx] = obs[f"{name}.q"]
+            self.groot_dqj_all[idx] = obs[f"{name}.dq"]
 
-        # adapt observation for g1_23dof
+        # Adapt observation for g1_23dof
         for idx in MISSING_JOINTS:
             self.groot_qj_all[idx] = 0.0
             self.groot_dqj_all[idx] = 0.0
@@ -165,18 +144,18 @@ class GrootLocomotionController:
         qj_obs = self.groot_qj_all.copy()
         dqj_obs = self.groot_dqj_all.copy()
 
-        # express imu data in gravity frame of reference
-        quat = robot_state.imu_state.quaternion
-        ang_vel = np.array(robot_state.imu_state.gyroscope, dtype=np.float32)
+        # Express IMU data in gravity frame of reference
+        quat = [obs["imu.quat.w"], obs["imu.quat.x"], obs["imu.quat.y"], obs["imu.quat.z"]]
+        ang_vel = np.array([obs["imu.gyro.x"], obs["imu.gyro.y"], obs["imu.gyro.z"]], dtype=np.float32)
         gravity_orientation = self.robot.get_gravity_orientation(quat)
 
-        # scale joint positions and velocities before policy inference
+        # Scale joint positions and velocities before policy inference
         qj_obs = (qj_obs - GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES) * DOF_POS_SCALE
         dqj_obs = dqj_obs * DOF_VEL_SCALE
         ang_vel_scaled = ang_vel * ANG_VEL_SCALE
 
-        # build single frame observation
-        self.groot_obs_single[:3] = self.locomotion_cmd * np.array(CMD_SCALE)
+        # Build single frame observation
+        self.groot_obs_single[:3] = self.cmd * np.array(CMD_SCALE)
         self.groot_obs_single[3] = self.groot_height_cmd
         self.groot_obs_single[4:7] = self.groot_orientation_cmd
         self.groot_obs_single[7:10] = ang_vel_scaled
@@ -194,113 +173,76 @@ class GrootLocomotionController:
             end_idx = start_idx + 86
             self.groot_obs_stacked[start_idx:end_idx] = obs_frame
 
-        # Run policy inference (ONNX) with 516D stacked observation
-
-        cmd_magnitude = np.linalg.norm(self.locomotion_cmd)
-
+        cmd_magnitude = np.linalg.norm(self.cmd)
         selected_policy = (
             self.policy_balance if cmd_magnitude < 0.05 else self.policy_walk
-        )  # balance/standing policy for small commands, walking policy for movement commands
+        )  # Balance/standing policy for small commands, walking policy for movement commands
 
-        # run policy inference
+        # Run policy inference
         ort_inputs = {selected_policy.get_inputs()[0].name: np.expand_dims(self.groot_obs_stacked, axis=0)}
         ort_outs = selected_policy.run(None, ort_inputs)
         self.groot_action = ort_outs[0].squeeze()
 
-        # transform action back to target joint positions
-        target_dof_pos_15 = GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[:15] + self.groot_action * LOCOMOTION_ACTION_SCALE
+        # Transform action back to target joint positions
+        target_dof_pos_15 = GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES[:15] + self.groot_action * ACTION_SCALE
 
-        # command motors
+        # Build action dict (only first 15 joints for GR00T)
+        action_dict = {}
         for i in range(15):
-            motor_idx = i
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].q = target_dof_pos_15[i]
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].qd = 0
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].kp = self.robot.kp[motor_idx]
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].kd = self.robot.kd[motor_idx]
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].tau = 0
+            motor_name = G1_29_JointIndex(i).name
+            action_dict[f"{motor_name}.q"] = float(target_dof_pos_15[i])
 
-        # adapt action for g1_23dof
+        # Zero out missing joints for g1_23dof
         for joint_idx in MISSING_JOINTS:
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[joint_idx].q = 0.0
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[joint_idx].qd = 0
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[joint_idx].kp = self.robot.kp[joint_idx]
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[joint_idx].kd = self.robot.kd[joint_idx]
-            self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[joint_idx].tau = 0
+            motor_name = G1_29_JointIndex(joint_idx).name
+            action_dict[f"{motor_name}.q"] = 0.0
 
-        # send action to robot
-        self.robot.send_action(self.robot.msg)
+        # Send action to robot
+        self.robot.send_action(action_dict)
 
-    def _locomotion_thread_loop(self):
-        """Background thread that runs the locomotion policy at specified rate."""
-        logger.info("Locomotion thread started")
-        while self.locomotion_running:
+
+def run(repo_id: str = DEFAULT_GROOT_REPO_ID) -> None:
+    """Main function to run the GR00T locomotion controller.
+
+    Args:
+        repo_id: Hugging Face Hub repository ID for GR00T policies.
+    """
+    # Load policies
+    policy_balance, policy_walk = load_groot_policies(repo_id=repo_id)
+
+    # Initialize robot
+    config = UnitreeG1Config()
+    robot = UnitreeG1(config)
+
+    robot.connect()
+
+    # Initialize gr00T locomotion controller
+    groot_controller = GrootLocomotionController(
+        policy_balance=policy_balance,
+        policy_walk=policy_walk,
+        robot=robot,
+        config=config,
+    )
+
+    try:
+        robot.reset(CONTROL_DT, GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES)
+
+        logger.info("Use joystick: LY=fwd/back, LX=left/right, RX=rotate, R1=raise waist, R2=lower waist")
+        logger.info("Press Ctrl+C to stop")
+
+        # Run step
+        while not robot._shutdown_event.is_set():
             start_time = time.time()
-            try:
-                self.groot_locomotion_run()
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(f"Error in locomotion loop: {e}")
-
-            # Sleep to maintain control rate
+            groot_controller.run_step()
             elapsed = time.time() - start_time
-            sleep_time = max(0, LOCOMOTION_CONTROL_DT - elapsed)
+            sleep_time = max(0, CONTROL_DT - elapsed)
             time.sleep(sleep_time)
-        logger.info("Locomotion thread stopped")
-
-    def start_locomotion_thread(self):
-        if self.locomotion_running:
-            logger.warning("Locomotion thread already running")
-            return
-
-        logger.info("Starting locomotion control thread...")
-        self.locomotion_running = True
-        self.locomotion_thread = threading.Thread(target=self._locomotion_thread_loop, daemon=True)
-        self.locomotion_thread.start()
-
-        logger.info("Locomotion control thread started!")
-
-    def stop_locomotion_thread(self):
-        if not self.locomotion_running:
-            return
-
-        logger.info("Stopping locomotion control thread...")
-        self.locomotion_running = False
-        if self.locomotion_thread:
-            self.locomotion_thread.join(timeout=2.0)
-        logger.info("Locomotion control thread stopped")
-
-    def reset_robot(self):
-        """Move robot legs to default standing position over 2 seconds (arms are not moved)."""
-        total_time = 3.0
-        num_step = int(total_time / self.robot.control_dt)
-
-        # Only control legs, not arms (first 12 joints)
-        default_pos = GROOT_DEFAULT_ANGLES  # First 12 values are leg angles
-        dof_size = len(default_pos)
-
-        # Get current lowstate
-        robot_state = self.robot.get_observation()
-
-        # Record the current leg positions
-        init_dof_pos = np.zeros(dof_size, dtype=np.float32)
-        for i in range(dof_size):
-            init_dof_pos[i] = robot_state.motor_state[i].q
-
-        # Move legs to default pos
-        for i in range(num_step):
-            alpha = i / num_step
-            for motor_idx in range(dof_size):
-                target_pos = default_pos[motor_idx]
-                self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].q = (
-                    init_dof_pos[motor_idx] * (1 - alpha) + target_pos * alpha
-                )
-                self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].qd = 0
-                self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].kp = self.robot.kp[motor_idx]
-                self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].kd = self.robot.kd[motor_idx]
-                self.robot.msg.motor_cmd[motor_idx].tau = 0
-            self.robot.msg.crc = self.robot.crc.Crc(self.robot.msg)
-            self.robot.lowcmd_publisher.Write(self.robot.msg)
-            time.sleep(self.robot.control_dt)
-        logger.info("Reached default position (legs only)")
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        logger.info("Stopping locomotion...")
+    finally:
+        if robot.is_connected:
+            robot.disconnect()
+        logger.info("Done!")
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
@@ -313,35 +255,4 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     )
     args = parser.parse_args()
 
-    # load policies
-    policy_balance, policy_walk = load_groot_policies(repo_id=args.repo_id)
-
-    # initialize robot
-    config = UnitreeG1Config()
-    robot = UnitreeG1(config)
-
-    # initialize gr00t locomotion controller
-    groot_controller = GrootLocomotionController(
-        policy_balance=policy_balance,
-        policy_walk=policy_walk,
-        robot=robot,
-        config=config,
-    )
-
-    # reset legs and start locomotion thread
-    try:
-        groot_controller.reset_robot()
-        groot_controller.start_locomotion_thread()
-
-        # log status
-        logger.info("Robot initialized with GR00T locomotion policies")
-        logger.info("Locomotion controller running in background thread")
-        logger.info("Press Ctrl+C to stop")
-
-        # keep robot alive
-        while True:
-            time.sleep(1.0)
-    except KeyboardInterrupt:
-        print("\nStopping locomotion...")
-        groot_controller.stop_locomotion_thread()
-        print("Done!")
+    run(repo_id=args.repo_id)

examples/unitree_g1/holosoma_locomotion.py

@@ -0,0 +1,264 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2025 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 argparse
+import json
+import logging
+import time
+
+import numpy as np
+import onnx
+import onnxruntime as ort
+from huggingface_hub import hf_hub_download
+
+from lerobot.robots.unitree_g1.config_unitree_g1 import UnitreeG1Config
+from lerobot.robots.unitree_g1.g1_utils import G1_29_JointIndex
+from lerobot.robots.unitree_g1.unitree_g1 import UnitreeG1
+
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+DEFAULT_ANGLES = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[[0, 6]] = -0.312  # Hip pitch
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[[3, 9]] = 0.669  # Knee
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[[4, 10]] = -0.363  # Ankle pitch
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[[15, 22]] = 0.2  # Shoulder pitch
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[16] = 0.2  # Left shoulder roll
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[23] = -0.2  # Right shoulder roll
+DEFAULT_ANGLES[[18, 25]] = 0.6  # Elbow
+
+MISSING_JOINTS = []
+G1_MODEL = "g1_23"  # Or "g1_29"
+if G1_MODEL == "g1_23":
+    MISSING_JOINTS = [12, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28]  # Waist yaw/pitch, wrist pitch/yaw
+
+# Control parameters
+ACTION_SCALE = 0.25
+CONTROL_DT = 0.02  # 50Hz
+ANG_VEL_SCALE = 0.25
+DOF_POS_SCALE = 1.0
+DOF_VEL_SCALE = 0.05
+GAIT_PERIOD = 1.0
+
+
+DEFAULT_HOLOSOMA_REPO_ID = "nepyope/holosoma_locomotion"
+
+# Policy filename mapping
+POLICY_FILES = {
+    "fastsac": "fastsac_g1_29dof.onnx",
+    "ppo": "ppo_g1_29dof.onnx",
+}
+
+
+def load_policy(
+    repo_id: str = DEFAULT_HOLOSOMA_REPO_ID,
+    policy_type: str = "fastsac",
+) -> tuple[ort.InferenceSession, np.ndarray, np.ndarray]:
+    """Load Holosoma locomotion policy and extract KP/KD from metadata.
+
+    Args:
+        repo_id: Hugging Face Hub repo ID
+        policy_type: Either "fastsac" (default) or "ppo"
+
+    Returns:
+        (policy, kp, kd) tuple
+    """
+    if policy_type not in POLICY_FILES:
+        raise ValueError(f"Unknown policy type: {policy_type}. Choose from: {list(POLICY_FILES.keys())}")
+
+    filename = POLICY_FILES[policy_type]
+    logger.info(f"Loading {policy_type.upper()} policy from: {repo_id}/{filename}")
+    policy_path = hf_hub_download(repo_id=repo_id, filename=filename)
+
+    policy = ort.InferenceSession(policy_path)
+    logger.info(f"Policy loaded: {policy.get_inputs()[0].shape} → {policy.get_outputs()[0].shape}")
+
+    # Extract KP/KD from ONNX metadata
+    model = onnx.load(policy_path)
+    metadata = {prop.key: prop.value for prop in model.metadata_props}
+
+    if "kp" not in metadata or "kd" not in metadata:
+        raise ValueError("ONNX model must contain 'kp' and 'kd' in metadata")
+
+    kp = np.array(json.loads(metadata["kp"]), dtype=np.float32)
+    kd = np.array(json.loads(metadata["kd"]), dtype=np.float32)
+    logger.info(f"Loaded KP/KD from ONNX ({len(kp)} joints)")
+
+    return policy, kp, kd
+
+
+class HolosomaLocomotionController:
+    """Holosoma whole-body locomotion controller for Unitree G1."""
+
+    def __init__(self, policy, robot, kp: np.ndarray, kd: np.ndarray):
+        self.policy = policy
+        self.robot = robot
+
+        # Override robot's PD gains with policy gains
+        self.robot.kp = kp
+        self.robot.kd = kd
+
+        self.cmd = np.zeros(3, dtype=np.float32)
+
+        # Robot state
+        self.qj = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
+        self.dqj = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
+        self.obs = np.zeros(100, dtype=np.float32)
+        self.last_action = np.zeros(29, dtype=np.float32)
+
+        # Gait phase
+        self.phase = np.array([[0.0, np.pi]], dtype=np.float32)
+        self.phase_dt = 2 * np.pi / ((1.0 / CONTROL_DT) * GAIT_PERIOD)
+        self.is_standing = True
+
+    def run_step(self):
+        # Get current observation
+        obs = self.robot.get_observation()
+
+        if not obs:
+            return
+
+        # Get command from remote controller
+        ly = obs["remote.ly"] if abs(obs["remote.ly"]) > 0.1 else 0.0
+        lx = obs["remote.lx"] if abs(obs["remote.lx"]) > 0.1 else 0.0
+        rx = obs["remote.rx"] if abs(obs["remote.rx"]) > 0.1 else 0.0
+        self.cmd[:] = [ly, -lx, -rx]
+
+        # Get joint positions and velocities
+        for motor in G1_29_JointIndex:
+            name = motor.name
+            idx = motor.value
+            self.qj[idx] = obs[f"{name}.q"]
+            self.dqj[idx] = obs[f"{name}.dq"]
+
+        # Adapt observation for g1_23dof
+        for idx in MISSING_JOINTS:
+            self.qj[idx] = 0.0
+            self.dqj[idx] = 0.0
+
+        # Express IMU data in gravity frame of reference
+        quat = [obs["imu.quat.w"], obs["imu.quat.x"], obs["imu.quat.y"], obs["imu.quat.z"]]
+        ang_vel = np.array([obs["imu.gyro.x"], obs["imu.gyro.y"], obs["imu.gyro.z"]], dtype=np.float32)
+        gravity = self.robot.get_gravity_orientation(quat)
+
+        # Scale joint positions and velocities before policy inference
+        qj_obs = (self.qj - DEFAULT_ANGLES) * DOF_POS_SCALE
+        dqj_obs = self.dqj * DOF_VEL_SCALE
+        ang_vel_s = ang_vel * ANG_VEL_SCALE
+
+        # Update gait phase
+        if np.linalg.norm(self.cmd[:2]) < 0.01 and abs(self.cmd[2]) < 0.01:
+            self.phase[0, :] = np.pi
+            self.is_standing = True
+        elif self.is_standing:
+            self.phase = np.array([[0.0, np.pi]], dtype=np.float32)
+            self.is_standing = False
+        else:
+            self.phase = np.fmod(self.phase + self.phase_dt + np.pi, 2 * np.pi) - np.pi
+
+        sin_ph = np.sin(self.phase[0])
+        cos_ph = np.cos(self.phase[0])
+
+        # Build observations
+        self.obs[0:29] = self.last_action
+        self.obs[29:32] = ang_vel_s
+        self.obs[32] = self.cmd[2]
+        self.obs[33:35] = self.cmd[:2]
+        self.obs[35:37] = cos_ph
+        self.obs[37:66] = qj_obs
+        self.obs[66:95] = dqj_obs
+        self.obs[95:98] = gravity
+        self.obs[98:100] = sin_ph
+
+        # Run policy inference
+        ort_in = {self.policy.get_inputs()[0].name: self.obs.reshape(1, -1).astype(np.float32)}
+        raw_action = self.policy.run(None, ort_in)[0].squeeze()
+        action = np.clip(raw_action, -100.0, 100.0)
+        self.last_action = action.copy()
+
+        # Transform action back to target joint positions
+        target = DEFAULT_ANGLES + action * ACTION_SCALE
+
+        # Build action dict
+        action_dict = {}
+        for motor in G1_29_JointIndex:
+            action_dict[f"{motor.name}.q"] = float(target[motor.value])
+
+        # Zero out missing joints for g1_23dof
+        for joint_idx in MISSING_JOINTS:
+            motor_name = G1_29_JointIndex(joint_idx).name
+            action_dict[f"{motor_name}.q"] = 0.0
+
+        # Send action to robot
+        self.robot.send_action(action_dict)
+
+
+def run(repo_id: str = DEFAULT_HOLOSOMA_REPO_ID, policy_type: str = "fastsac") -> None:
+    """Main function to run the Holosoma locomotion controller.
+
+    Args:
+        repo_id: Hugging Face Hub repository ID for Holosoma policies.
+        policy_type: Policy type to use ('fastsac' or 'ppo').
+    """
+    # Load policy and gains
+    policy, kp, kd = load_policy(repo_id=repo_id, policy_type=policy_type)
+
+    # Initialize robot
+    config = UnitreeG1Config()
+    robot = UnitreeG1(config)
+    robot.connect()
+
+    holosoma_controller = HolosomaLocomotionController(policy, robot, kp, kd)
+
+    try:
+        robot.reset(CONTROL_DT, DEFAULT_ANGLES)
+
+        logger.info("Use joystick: LY=fwd/back, LX=left/right, RX=rotate")
+        logger.info("Press Ctrl+C to stop")
+
+        # Run step
+        while not robot._shutdown_event.is_set():
+            start_time = time.time()
+            holosoma_controller.run_step()
+            elapsed = time.time() - start_time
+            sleep_time = max(0, CONTROL_DT - elapsed)
+            time.sleep(sleep_time)
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        logger.info("Stopping locomotion...")
+    finally:
+        if robot.is_connected:
+            robot.disconnect()
+        logger.info("Done!")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Holosoma Locomotion Controller for Unitree G1")
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--repo-id",
+        type=str,
+        default=DEFAULT_HOLOSOMA_REPO_ID,
+        help=f"Hugging Face Hub repo ID for Holosoma policies (default: {DEFAULT_HOLOSOMA_REPO_ID})",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--policy",
+        type=str,
+        choices=["fastsac", "ppo"],
+        default="fastsac",
+        help="Policy type to use: 'fastsac' (default) or 'ppo'",
+    )
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    run(repo_id=args.repo_id, policy_type=args.policy)

pyproject.toml

@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ discord = "https://discord.gg/s3KuuzsPFb"
 
 [project]
 name = "lerobot"
-version = "0.4.3"
+version = "0.4.4"
 description = "🤗 LeRobot: State-of-the-art Machine Learning for Real-World Robotics in Pytorch"
-readme = "README.md"
+dynamic = ["readme"]
 license = { text = "Apache-2.0" }
 requires-python = ">=3.10"
 authors = [
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "packaging>=24.2,<26.0",
     "pynput>=1.7.7,<1.9.0",
     "pyserial>=3.5,<4.0",
-    "wandb>=0.20.0,<0.22.0", # TODO: Bumb dependency (compatible with protobuf)
+    "wandb>=0.24.0,<0.25.0",
 
     "torch>=2.2.1,<2.8.0", # TODO: Bumb dependency
     "torchcodec>=0.2.1,<0.6.0; sys_platform != 'win32' and (sys_platform != 'linux' or (platform_machine != 'aarch64' and platform_machine != 'arm64' and platform_machine != 'armv7l')) and (sys_platform != 'darwin' or platform_machine != 'x86_64')", # TODO: Bumb dependency
@@ -97,21 +97,27 @@ dependencies = [
 pygame-dep = ["pygame>=2.5.1,<2.7.0"]
 placo-dep = ["placo>=0.9.6,<0.10.0"]
 transformers-dep = ["transformers>=4.57.1,<5.0.0"]
-grpcio-dep = ["grpcio==1.73.1", "protobuf==6.31.0"] # TODO: Bumb dependency (compatible with wandb)
+grpcio-dep = ["grpcio==1.73.1", "protobuf>=6.31.1,<6.32.0"]
 
 # Motors
 feetech = ["feetech-servo-sdk>=1.0.0,<2.0.0"]
 dynamixel = ["dynamixel-sdk>=3.7.31,<3.9.0"]
+damiao = ["python-can>=4.2.0,<5.0.0"]
 
 # Robots
+openarms = ["lerobot[damiao]"]
 gamepad = ["lerobot[pygame-dep]", "hidapi>=0.14.0,<0.15.0"]
 hopejr = ["lerobot[feetech]", "lerobot[pygame-dep]"]
 lekiwi = ["lerobot[feetech]", "pyzmq>=26.2.1,<28.0.0"]
 unitree_g1 = [
     "pyzmq>=26.2.1,<28.0.0",
-    "onnxruntime>=1.16.0"
+    "onnxruntime>=1.16.0,<2.0.0",
+    "pin>=3.0.0,<4.0.0",
+    "meshcat>=0.3.0,<0.4.0",
+    "matplotlib>=3.9.0,<4.0.0",
+    "casadi>=3.6.0,<4.0.0",
 ]
-reachy2 = ["reachy2_sdk>=1.0.14,<1.1.0"]
+reachy2 = ["reachy2_sdk>=1.0.15,<1.1.0"]
 kinematics = ["lerobot[placo-dep]"]
 intelrealsense = [
     "pyrealsense2>=2.55.1.6486,<2.57.0 ; sys_platform != 'darwin'",
@@ -127,7 +133,7 @@ wallx = [
     "torchdiffeq==0.2.5",
     "qwen_vl_utils==0.0.11"
 ]
-pi = ["transformers @ git+https://github.com/huggingface/transformers.git@fix/lerobot_openpi"]
+pi = ["transformers @ git+https://github.com/huggingface/transformers.git@fix/lerobot_openpi", "scipy>=1.10.1,<1.15"]
 smolvla = ["lerobot[transformers-dep]", "num2words>=0.5.14,<0.6.0", "accelerate>=1.7.0,<2.0.0", "safetensors>=0.4.3,<1.0.0"]
 groot = [
     "lerobot[transformers-dep]",
@@ -140,12 +146,13 @@ groot = [
     "ninja>=1.11.1,<2.0.0",
     "flash-attn>=2.5.9,<3.0.0 ; sys_platform != 'darwin'"
 ]
-sarm = ["lerobot[transformers-dep]", "faker>=33.0.0,<35.0.0", "matplotlib>=3.10.3,<4.0.0", "qwen-vl-utils>=0.0.14"]
+sarm = ["lerobot[transformers-dep]", "faker>=33.0.0,<35.0.0", "matplotlib>=3.10.3,<4.0.0", "qwen-vl-utils>=0.0.14,<0.1.0"]
 xvla = ["lerobot[transformers-dep]"]
 hilserl = ["lerobot[transformers-dep]", "gym-hil>=0.1.13,<0.2.0", "lerobot[grpcio-dep]", "lerobot[placo-dep]"]
 
 # Features
 async = ["lerobot[grpcio-dep]", "matplotlib>=3.10.3,<4.0.0"]
+peft = ["lerobot[transformers-dep]", "peft>=0.18.0,<1.0.0"]
 
 # Development
 dev = ["pre-commit>=3.7.0,<5.0.0", "debugpy>=1.8.1,<1.9.0", "lerobot[grpcio-dep]", "grpcio-tools==1.73.1", "mypy>=1.19.1"]
@@ -182,7 +189,8 @@ all = [
     "lerobot[phone]",
     "lerobot[libero]",
     "lerobot[metaworld]",
-    "lerobot[sarm]"
+    "lerobot[sarm]",
+    "lerobot[peft]",
 ]
 
 [project.scripts]
@@ -195,11 +203,13 @@ lerobot-setup-motors="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_setup_motors:main"
 lerobot-teleoperate="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_teleoperate:main"
 lerobot-eval="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_eval:main"
 lerobot-train="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_train:main"
+lerobot-train-tokenizer="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_train_tokenizer:main"
 lerobot-dataset-viz="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_dataset_viz:main"
 lerobot-info="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_info:main"
 lerobot-find-joint-limits="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_find_joint_limits:main"
 lerobot-imgtransform-viz="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_imgtransform_viz:main"
 lerobot-edit-dataset="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_edit_dataset:main"
+lerobot-setup-can="lerobot.scripts.lerobot_setup_can:main"
 
 # ---------------- Tool Configurations ----------------
 [tool.setuptools.packages.find]
@@ -275,6 +285,7 @@ default.extend-ignore-identifiers-re = [
     "thw",
     "inpt",
     "ROBOTIS",
+    "OT_VALUE"
 ]
 
 # TODO: Uncomment when ready to use
@@ -417,6 +428,10 @@ conflicts = [
         { extra = "wallx" },
         { extra = "libero" },
     ],
+    [
+        { extra = "wallx" },
+        { extra = "peft" },
+    ],
     [
         { extra = "wallx" },
         { extra = "all" },
@@ -450,6 +465,10 @@ conflicts = [
         { extra = "pi" },
         { extra = "libero" },
     ],
+    [
+        { extra = "pi" },
+        { extra = "peft" },
+    ],
     [
         { extra = "pi" },
         { extra = "all" },

setup.py

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# Copyright 2025 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 setuptools import setup
+
+
+def get_version_from_toml() -> str:
+    """Return the project's version string parsed from `pyproject.toml`.
+
+    The function scans `pyproject.toml` line-by-line looking for a line
+    that starts with ``version`` (for example: ``version = "1.2.3"``)
+    and returns the value without surrounding quotes. If no such line is
+    found a :class:`ValueError` is raised.
+
+    Returns:
+        The version string from `pyproject.toml` (e.g. ``"1.2.3"`` ->
+        ``1.2.3``).
+    """
+
+    version = None
+    with open("pyproject.toml", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+        for line in f:
+            if line.strip().startswith("version"):
+                version = line.split("=")[1].strip().strip('"')
+                break
+    if version is None:
+        raise ValueError("Version not found in pyproject.toml")
+    return version
+
+
+def read_long_description() -> str:
+    """Read and return the project's long description for setup.
+
+    This function reads `README.md` and replaces image links that point
+    to the local `./media/` directory with absolute raw GitHub URLs that
+    reference the release tag corresponding to the version parsed from
+    `pyproject.toml` (for example, ``v1.2.3``). The modified README
+    content is returned as a string suitable for passing to
+    ``setuptools.setup(long_description=...)``.
+
+    Returns:
+        The README content with rewritten media links.
+    """
+
+    with open("README.md", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+        content = f.read()
+
+    version = get_version_from_toml()
+    git_tag = f"v{version}"
+
+    base_raw_url = f"https://raw.githubusercontent.com/huggingface/lerobot/{git_tag}/"
+    content = content.replace('src="./media/', f'src="{base_raw_url}media/')
+
+    return content
+
+
+setup(
+    long_description=read_long_description(),
+    long_description_content_type="text/markdown",
+)

src/lerobot/async_inference/configs.py

@@ -126,6 +126,12 @@ class RobotClientConfig:
 
     # Device configuration
     policy_device: str = field(default="cpu", metadata={"help": "Device for policy inference"})
+    client_device: str = field(
+        default="cpu",
+        metadata={
+            "help": "Device to move actions to after receiving from server (e.g., for downstream planners)"
+        },
+    )
 
     # Control behavior configuration
     chunk_size_threshold: float = field(default=0.5, metadata={"help": "Threshold for chunk size control"})
@@ -161,6 +167,9 @@ class RobotClientConfig:
         if not self.policy_device:
             raise ValueError("policy_device cannot be empty")
 
+        if not self.client_device:
+            raise ValueError("client_device cannot be empty")
+
         if self.chunk_size_threshold < 0 or self.chunk_size_threshold > 1:
             raise ValueError(f"chunk_size_threshold must be between 0 and 1, got {self.chunk_size_threshold}")
 
@@ -184,6 +193,7 @@ class RobotClientConfig:
             "policy_type": self.policy_type,
             "pretrained_name_or_path": self.pretrained_name_or_path,
             "policy_device": self.policy_device,
+            "client_device": self.client_device,
             "chunk_size_threshold": self.chunk_size_threshold,
             "fps": self.fps,
             "actions_per_chunk": self.actions_per_chunk,

src/lerobot/async_inference/constants.py

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ DEFAULT_INFERENCE_LATENCY = 1 / DEFAULT_FPS
 DEFAULT_OBS_QUEUE_TIMEOUT = 2
 
 # All action chunking policies
-SUPPORTED_POLICIES = ["act", "smolvla", "diffusion", "tdmpc", "vqbet", "pi0", "pi05"]
+SUPPORTED_POLICIES = ["act", "smolvla", "diffusion", "tdmpc", "vqbet", "pi0", "pi05", "groot"]
 
 # TODO: Add all other robots
-SUPPORTED_ROBOTS = ["so100_follower", "so101_follower", "bi_so100_follower", "omx_follower"]
+SUPPORTED_ROBOTS = ["so100_follower", "so101_follower", "bi_so_follower", "omx_follower"]

src/lerobot/async_inference/helpers.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ import os
 import time
 from dataclasses import dataclass, field
 from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any
 
 import torch
 
@@ -39,8 +40,8 @@ from lerobot.utils.utils import init_logging
 
 Action = torch.Tensor
 
-# observation as received from the robot
-RawObservation = dict[str, torch.Tensor]
+# observation as received from the robot (can be numpy arrays, floats, etc.)
+RawObservation = dict[str, Any]
 
 # observation as those recorded in LeRobot dataset (keys are different)
 LeRobotObservation = dict[str, torch.Tensor]

src/lerobot/async_inference/policy_server.py

@@ -381,6 +381,8 @@ class PolicyServer(services_pb2_grpc.AsyncInferenceServicer):
         action_tensor = torch.stack(processed_actions, dim=1).squeeze(0)
         self.logger.debug(f"Postprocessed action shape: {action_tensor.shape}")
 
+        action_tensor = action_tensor.detach().cpu()
+
         """5. Convert to TimedAction list"""
         action_chunk = self._time_action_chunk(
             observation_t.get_timestamp(), list(action_tensor), observation_t.get_timestep()

src/lerobot/async_inference/robot_client.py

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ python src/lerobot/async_inference/robot_client.py \
     --policy_type=act \
     --pretrained_name_or_path=user/model \
     --policy_device=mps \
+    --client_device=cpu \
     --actions_per_chunk=50 \
     --chunk_size_threshold=0.5 \
     --aggregate_fn_name=weighted_average \
@@ -51,12 +52,11 @@ from lerobot.cameras.realsense.configuration_realsense import RealSenseCameraCon
 from lerobot.robots import (  # noqa: F401
     Robot,
     RobotConfig,
-    bi_so100_follower,
+    bi_so_follower,
     koch_follower,
     make_robot_from_config,
     omx_follower,
-    so100_follower,
-    so101_follower,
+    so_follower,
 )
 from lerobot.transport import (
     services_pb2,  # type: ignore
@@ -286,6 +286,21 @@ class RobotClient:
                 timed_actions = pickle.loads(actions_chunk.data)  # nosec
                 deserialize_time = time.perf_counter() - deserialize_start
 
+                # Log device type of received actions
+                if len(timed_actions) > 0:
+                    received_device = timed_actions[0].get_action().device.type
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Received actions on device: {received_device}")
+
+                # Move actions to client_device (e.g., for downstream planners that need GPU)
+                client_device = self.config.client_device
+                if client_device != "cpu":
+                    for timed_action in timed_actions:
+                        if timed_action.get_action().device.type != client_device:
+                            timed_action.action = timed_action.get_action().to(client_device)
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Converted actions to device: {client_device}")
+                else:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Actions kept on device: {client_device}")
+
                 self.action_chunk_size = max(self.action_chunk_size, len(timed_actions))
 
                 # Calculate network latency if we have matching observations

src/lerobot/cameras/camera.py

@@ -15,11 +15,12 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 import abc
+import warnings
 from typing import Any
 
 from numpy.typing import NDArray  # type: ignore  # TODO: add type stubs for numpy.typing
 
-from .configs import CameraConfig, ColorMode
+from .configs import CameraConfig
 
 
 class Camera(abc.ABC):
@@ -30,20 +31,12 @@ class Camera(abc.ABC):
 
     Manages basic camera properties (FPS, resolution) and core operations:
     - Connection/disconnection
-    - Frame capture (sync/async)
+    - Frame capture (sync/async/latest)
 
     Attributes:
         fps (int | None): Configured frames per second
         width (int | None): Frame width in pixels
         height (int | None): Frame height in pixels
-
-    Example:
-        class MyCamera(Camera):
-            def __init__(self, config): ...
-            @property
-            def is_connected(self) -> bool: ...
-            def connect(self, warmup=True): ...
-            # Plus other required methods
     """
 
     def __init__(self, config: CameraConfig):
@@ -56,6 +49,32 @@ class Camera(abc.ABC):
         self.width: int | None = config.width
         self.height: int | None = config.height
 
+    def __enter__(self):
+        """
+        Context manager entry.
+        Automatically connects to the camera.
+        """
+        self.connect()
+        return self
+
+    def __exit__(self, exc_type, exc_value, traceback) -> None:
+        """
+        Context manager exit.
+        Automatically disconnects, ensuring resources are released even on error.
+        """
+        self.disconnect()
+
+    def __del__(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Destructor safety net.
+        Attempts to disconnect if the object is garbage collected without cleanup.
+        """
+        try:
+            if self.is_connected:
+                self.disconnect()
+        except Exception:  # nosec B110
+            pass
+
     @property
     @abc.abstractmethod
     def is_connected(self) -> bool:
@@ -89,12 +108,10 @@ class Camera(abc.ABC):
         pass
 
     @abc.abstractmethod
-    def read(self, color_mode: ColorMode | None = None) -> NDArray[Any]:
-        """Capture and return a single frame from the camera.
+    def read(self) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """Capture and return a single frame from the camera synchronously.
 
-        Args:
-            color_mode: Desired color mode for the output frame. If None,
-                        uses the camera's default color mode.
+        This is a blocking call that will wait for the hardware and its SDK.
 
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: Captured frame as a numpy array.
@@ -103,17 +120,64 @@ class Camera(abc.ABC):
 
     @abc.abstractmethod
     def async_read(self, timeout_ms: float = ...) -> NDArray[Any]:
-        """Asynchronously capture and return a single frame from the camera.
+        """Return the most recent new frame.
+
+        This method retrieves the latest frame captured by the background thread.
+        If a new frame is already available in the buffer (captured since the last call),
+        it returns it immediately.
+
+        It blocks up to `timeout_ms` only if the buffer is empty or if the latest frame
+        was already consumed by a previous `async_read` call.
+
+        Essentially, this method return the latest unconsumed frame, waiting if necessary
+        for a new one to arrive within the specified timeout.
+
+        Usage:
+            - Ideal for control loops where you want to ensure every processed frame
+            is fresh, effectively synchronizing your loop to the camera's FPS.
+            - Causes of a timeout usually include: very low camera FPS, heavy processing load,
+            or if the camera is disconnected.
 
         Args:
-            timeout_ms: Maximum time to wait for a frame in milliseconds.
-                        Defaults to implementation-specific timeout.
+            timeout_ms: Maximum time to wait for a new frame in milliseconds.
+                        Defaults to 200ms (0.2s).
 
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: Captured frame as a numpy array.
+
+        Raises:
+            TimeoutError: If no new frame arrives within `timeout_ms`.
         """
         pass
 
+    def read_latest(self, max_age_ms: int = 1000) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """Return the most recent frame captured immediately (Peeking).
+
+        This method is non-blocking and returns whatever is currently in the
+        memory buffer. The frame may be stale,
+        meaning it could have been captured a while ago (hanging camera scenario e.g.).
+
+        Usage:
+            Ideal for scenarios requiring zero latency or decoupled frequencies & when
+            we want a guaranteed frame, such as UI visualization, logging, or
+            non-critical monitoring.
+
+        Returns:
+            NDArray[Any]: The frame image (numpy array).
+
+        Raises:
+            TimeoutError: If the latest frame is older than `max_age_ms`.
+            NotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
+            RuntimeError: If the camera is connected but has not captured any frames yet.
+        """
+        warnings.warn(
+            f"{self.__class__.__name__}.read_latest() is not implemented. "
+            "Please override read_latest(); it will be required in future releases.",
+            FutureWarning,
+            stacklevel=2,
+        )
+        return self.async_read()
+
     @abc.abstractmethod
     def disconnect(self) -> None:
         """Disconnect from the camera and release resources."""

src/lerobot/cameras/opencv/camera_opencv.py

@@ -70,34 +70,24 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
     Example:
         ```python
         from lerobot.cameras.opencv import OpenCVCamera
-        from lerobot.cameras.configuration_opencv import OpenCVCameraConfig, ColorMode, Cv2Rotation
+        from lerobot.cameras.configuration_opencv import OpenCVCameraConfig
 
         # Basic usage with camera index 0
         config = OpenCVCameraConfig(index_or_path=0)
         camera = OpenCVCamera(config)
         camera.connect()
 
-        # Read 1 frame synchronously
+        # Read 1 frame synchronously (blocking)
         color_image = camera.read()
-        print(color_image.shape)
 
-        # Read 1 frame asynchronously
+        # Read 1 frame asynchronously (waits for new frame with a timeout)
         async_image = camera.async_read()
 
+        # Get the latest frame immediately (no wait, returns timestamp)
+        latest_image, timestamp = camera.read_latest()
+
         # When done, properly disconnect the camera using
         camera.disconnect()
-
-        # Example with custom settings
-        custom_config = OpenCVCameraConfig(
-            index_or_path='/dev/video0', # Or use an index
-            fps=30,
-            width=1280,
-            height=720,
-            color_mode=ColorMode.RGB,
-            rotation=Cv2Rotation.ROTATE_90
-        )
-        custom_camera = OpenCVCamera(custom_config)
-        # ... connect, read, disconnect ...
         ```
     """
 
@@ -123,6 +113,7 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         self.stop_event: Event | None = None
         self.frame_lock: Lock = Lock()
         self.latest_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
+        self.latest_timestamp: float | None = None
         self.new_frame_event: Event = Event()
 
         self.rotation: int | None = get_cv2_rotation(config.rotation)
@@ -146,12 +137,16 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         Connects to the OpenCV camera specified in the configuration.
 
         Initializes the OpenCV VideoCapture object, sets desired camera properties
-        (FPS, width, height), and performs initial checks.
+        (FPS, width, height), starts the background reading thread and performs initial checks.
+
+        Args:
+            warmup (bool): If True, waits at connect() time until at least one valid frame
+                           has been captured by the background thread. Defaults to True.
 
         Raises:
             DeviceAlreadyConnectedError: If the camera is already connected.
-            ConnectionError: If the specified camera index/path is not found or the camera is found but fails to open.
-            RuntimeError: If the camera opens but fails to apply requested FPS/resolution settings.
+            ConnectionError: If the specified camera index/path is not found or fails to open.
+            RuntimeError: If the camera opens but fails to apply requested settings.
         """
         if self.is_connected:
             raise DeviceAlreadyConnectedError(f"{self} is already connected.")
@@ -170,12 +165,16 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
             )
 
         self._configure_capture_settings()
+        self._start_read_thread()
 
-        if warmup:
+        if warmup and self.warmup_s > 0:
             start_time = time.time()
             while time.time() - start_time < self.warmup_s:
-                self.read()
+                self.async_read(timeout_ms=self.warmup_s * 1000)
                 time.sleep(0.1)
+            with self.frame_lock:
+                if self.latest_frame is None:
+                    raise ConnectionError(f"{self} failed to capture frames during warmup.")
 
         logger.info(f"{self} connected.")
 
@@ -196,8 +195,7 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         Raises:
             RuntimeError: If the camera fails to set any of the specified properties
                           to the requested value.
-            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected when attempting
-                                     to configure settings.
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
         """
         if not self.is_connected:
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"Cannot configure settings for {self} as it is not connected.")
@@ -339,6 +337,17 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
 
         return found_cameras_info
 
+    def _read_from_hardware(self) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        if self.videocapture is None:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} videocapture is not initialized")
+
+        ret, frame = self.videocapture.read()
+
+        if not ret:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read failed (status={ret}).")
+
+        return frame
+
     def read(self, color_mode: ColorMode | None = None) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
         Reads a single frame synchronously from the camera.
@@ -346,11 +355,6 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         This is a blocking call. It waits for the next available frame from the
         camera hardware via OpenCV.
 
-        Args:
-            color_mode (Optional[ColorMode]): If specified, overrides the default
-                color mode (`self.color_mode`) for this read operation (e.g.,
-                request RGB even if default is BGR).
-
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The captured frame as a NumPy array in the format
                        (height, width, channels), using the specified or default
@@ -362,34 +366,34 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
                           received frame dimensions don't match expectations before rotation.
             ValueError: If an invalid `color_mode` is requested.
         """
-        if not self.is_connected:
-            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
         start_time = time.perf_counter()
 
-        if self.videocapture is None:
-            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} videocapture is not initialized")
+        if color_mode is not None:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"{self} read() color_mode parameter is deprecated and will be removed in future versions."
+            )
 
-        ret, frame = self.videocapture.read()
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
-        if not ret or frame is None:
-            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read failed (status={ret}).")
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
 
-        processed_frame = self._postprocess_image(frame, color_mode)
+        self.new_frame_event.clear()
+        frame = self.async_read(timeout_ms=10000)
 
         read_duration_ms = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1e3
         logger.debug(f"{self} read took: {read_duration_ms:.1f}ms")
 
-        return processed_frame
+        return frame
 
-    def _postprocess_image(self, image: NDArray[Any], color_mode: ColorMode | None = None) -> NDArray[Any]:
+    def _postprocess_image(self, image: NDArray[Any]) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
         Applies color conversion, dimension validation, and rotation to a raw frame.
 
         Args:
             image (np.ndarray): The raw image frame (expected BGR format from OpenCV).
-            color_mode (Optional[ColorMode]): The target color mode (RGB or BGR). If None,
-                                             uses the instance's default `self.color_mode`.
 
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The processed image frame.
@@ -399,11 +403,10 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
             RuntimeError: If the raw frame dimensions do not match the configured
                           `width` and `height`.
         """
-        requested_color_mode = self.color_mode if color_mode is None else color_mode
 
-        if requested_color_mode not in (ColorMode.RGB, ColorMode.BGR):
+        if self.color_mode not in (ColorMode.RGB, ColorMode.BGR):
             raise ValueError(
-                f"Invalid color mode '{requested_color_mode}'. Expected {ColorMode.RGB} or {ColorMode.BGR}."
+                f"Invalid color mode '{self.color_mode}'. Expected {ColorMode.RGB} or {ColorMode.BGR}."
             )
 
         h, w, c = image.shape
@@ -417,7 +420,7 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
             raise RuntimeError(f"{self} frame channels={c} do not match expected 3 channels (RGB/BGR).")
 
         processed_image = image
-        if requested_color_mode == ColorMode.RGB:
+        if self.color_mode == ColorMode.RGB:
             processed_image = cv2.cvtColor(image, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)
 
         if self.rotation in [cv2.ROTATE_90_CLOCKWISE, cv2.ROTATE_90_COUNTERCLOCKWISE, cv2.ROTATE_180]:
@@ -431,7 +434,7 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
 
         On each iteration:
         1. Reads a color frame
-        2. Stores result in latest_frame (thread-safe)
+        2. Stores result in latest_frame and updates timestamp (thread-safe)
         3. Sets new_frame_event to notify listeners
 
         Stops on DeviceNotConnectedError, logs other errors and continues.
@@ -439,30 +442,37 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         if self.stop_event is None:
             raise RuntimeError(f"{self}: stop_event is not initialized before starting read loop.")
 
+        failure_count = 0
         while not self.stop_event.is_set():
             try:
-                color_image = self.read()
+                raw_frame = self._read_from_hardware()
+                processed_frame = self._postprocess_image(raw_frame)
+                capture_time = time.perf_counter()
 
                 with self.frame_lock:
-                    self.latest_frame = color_image
+                    self.latest_frame = processed_frame
+                    self.latest_timestamp = capture_time
                 self.new_frame_event.set()
+                failure_count = 0
 
             except DeviceNotConnectedError:
                 break
             except Exception as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error reading frame in background thread for {self}: {e}")
+                if failure_count <= 10:
+                    failure_count += 1
+                    logger.warning(f"Error reading frame in background thread for {self}: {e}")
+                else:
+                    raise RuntimeError(f"{self} exceeded maximum consecutive read failures.") from e
 
     def _start_read_thread(self) -> None:
         """Starts or restarts the background read thread if it's not running."""
-        if self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive():
-            self.thread.join(timeout=0.1)
-        if self.stop_event is not None:
-            self.stop_event.set()
+        self._stop_read_thread()
 
         self.stop_event = Event()
         self.thread = Thread(target=self._read_loop, args=(), name=f"{self}_read_loop")
         self.thread.daemon = True
         self.thread.start()
+        time.sleep(0.1)
 
     def _stop_read_thread(self) -> None:
         """Signals the background read thread to stop and waits for it to join."""
@@ -475,6 +485,11 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         self.thread = None
         self.stop_event = None
 
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
     def async_read(self, timeout_ms: float = 200) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
         Reads the latest available frame asynchronously.
@@ -482,6 +497,7 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
         This method retrieves the most recent frame captured by the background
         read thread. It does not block waiting for the camera hardware directly,
         but may wait up to timeout_ms for the background thread to provide a frame.
+        It is “best effort” under high FPS.
 
         Args:
             timeout_ms (float): Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for a frame
@@ -500,13 +516,12 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
         if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
-            self._start_read_thread()
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
 
         if not self.new_frame_event.wait(timeout=timeout_ms / 1000.0):
-            thread_alive = self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive()
             raise TimeoutError(
                 f"Timed out waiting for frame from camera {self} after {timeout_ms} ms. "
-                f"Read thread alive: {thread_alive}."
+                f"Read thread alive: {self.thread.is_alive()}."
             )
 
         with self.frame_lock:
@@ -518,6 +533,42 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
 
         return frame
 
+    def read_latest(self, max_age_ms: int = 1000) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """Return the most recent frame captured immediately (Peeking).
+
+        This method is non-blocking and returns whatever is currently in the
+        memory buffer. The frame may be stale,
+        meaning it could have been captured a while ago (hanging camera scenario e.g.).
+
+        Returns:
+            NDArray[Any]: The frame image (numpy array).
+
+        Raises:
+            TimeoutError: If the latest frame is older than `max_age_ms`.
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
+            RuntimeError: If the camera is connected but has not captured any frames yet.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            frame = self.latest_frame
+            timestamp = self.latest_timestamp
+
+        if frame is None or timestamp is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} has not captured any frames yet.")
+
+        age_ms = (time.perf_counter() - timestamp) * 1e3
+        if age_ms > max_age_ms:
+            raise TimeoutError(
+                f"{self} latest frame is too old: {age_ms:.1f} ms (max allowed: {max_age_ms} ms)."
+            )
+
+        return frame
+
     def disconnect(self) -> None:
         """
         Disconnects from the camera and cleans up resources.
@@ -538,4 +589,9 @@ class OpenCVCamera(Camera):
             self.videocapture.release()
             self.videocapture = None
 
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
         logger.info(f"{self} disconnected.")

src/lerobot/cameras/reachy2_camera/configuration_reachy2_camera.py

@@ -35,18 +35,19 @@ class Reachy2CameraConfig(CameraConfig):
         name="teleop",
         image_type="left",
         ip_address="192.168.0.200",  # IP address of the robot
-        fps=15,
+        port=50065,  # Port of the camera server
         width=640,
         height=480,
+        fps=30,  # Not configurable for Reachy 2 cameras
         color_mode=ColorMode.RGB,
-    )  # Left teleop camera, 640x480 @ 15FPS
+    )  # Left teleop camera, 640x480 @ 30FPS
     ```
 
     Attributes:
         name: Name of the camera device. Can be "teleop" or "depth".
         image_type: Type of image stream. For "teleop" camera, can be "left" or "right".
                     For "depth" camera, can be "rgb" or "depth". (depth is not supported yet)
-        fps: Requested frames per second for the color stream.
+        fps: Requested frames per second for the color stream. Not configurable for Reachy 2 cameras.
         width: Requested frame width in pixels for the color stream.
         height: Requested frame height in pixels for the color stream.
         color_mode: Color mode for image output (RGB or BGR). Defaults to RGB.
@@ -62,7 +63,6 @@ class Reachy2CameraConfig(CameraConfig):
     color_mode: ColorMode = ColorMode.RGB
     ip_address: str | None = "localhost"
     port: int = 50065
-    # use_depth: bool = False
 
     def __post_init__(self) -> None:
         if self.name not in ["teleop", "depth"]:

src/lerobot/cameras/reachy2_camera/reachy2_camera.py

@@ -16,12 +16,13 @@
 Provides the Reachy2Camera class for capturing frames from Reachy 2 cameras using Reachy 2's CameraManager.
 """
 
+from __future__ import annotations
+
 import logging
 import os
 import platform
 import time
-from threading import Event, Lock, Thread
-from typing import Any
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any
 
 from numpy.typing import NDArray  # type: ignore  # TODO: add type stubs for numpy.typing
 
@@ -30,10 +31,19 @@ if platform.system() == "Windows" and "OPENCV_VIDEOIO_MSMF_ENABLE_HW_TRANSFORMS"
     os.environ["OPENCV_VIDEOIO_MSMF_ENABLE_HW_TRANSFORMS"] = "0"
 import cv2  # type: ignore  # TODO: add type stubs for OpenCV
 import numpy as np  # type: ignore  # TODO: add type stubs for numpy
-from reachy2_sdk.media.camera import CameraView  # type: ignore  # TODO: add type stubs for reachy2_sdk
-from reachy2_sdk.media.camera_manager import (  # type: ignore  # TODO: add type stubs for reachy2_sdk
-    CameraManager,
-)
+
+from lerobot.utils.import_utils import _reachy2_sdk_available
+
+if TYPE_CHECKING or _reachy2_sdk_available:
+    from reachy2_sdk.media.camera import CameraView
+    from reachy2_sdk.media.camera_manager import CameraManager
+else:
+    CameraManager = None
+
+    class CameraView:
+        LEFT = 0
+        RIGHT = 1
+
 
 from lerobot.utils.errors import DeviceNotConnectedError
 
@@ -69,17 +79,12 @@ class Reachy2Camera(Camera):
 
         self.config = config
 
-        self.fps = config.fps
         self.color_mode = config.color_mode
+        self.latest_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
+        self.latest_timestamp: float | None = None
 
         self.cam_manager: CameraManager | None = None
 
-        self.thread: Thread | None = None
-        self.stop_event: Event | None = None
-        self.frame_lock: Lock = Lock()
-        self.latest_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
-        self.new_frame_event: Event = Event()
-
     def __str__(self) -> str:
         return f"{self.__class__.__name__}({self.config.name}, {self.config.image_type})"
 
@@ -100,154 +105,88 @@ class Reachy2Camera(Camera):
     def connect(self, warmup: bool = True) -> None:
         """
         Connects to the Reachy2 CameraManager as specified in the configuration.
+
+        Raises:
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
         """
         self.cam_manager = CameraManager(host=self.config.ip_address, port=self.config.port)
+        if self.cam_manager is None:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"Could not connect to {self}.")
         self.cam_manager.initialize_cameras()
 
         logger.info(f"{self} connected.")
 
     @staticmethod
-    def find_cameras(ip_address: str = "localhost", port: int = 50065) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
+    def find_cameras() -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
         """
-        Detects available Reachy 2 cameras.
-
-        Returns:
-            List[Dict[str, Any]]: A list of dictionaries,
-            where each dictionary contains 'name', 'stereo',
-            and the default profile properties (width, height, fps).
+        Detection not implemented for Reachy2 cameras.
         """
-        initialized_cameras = []
-        camera_manager = CameraManager(host=ip_address, port=port)
-
-        for camera in [camera_manager.teleop, camera_manager.depth]:
-            if camera is None:
-                continue
-
-            height, width, _, _, _, _, _ = camera.get_parameters()
-
-            camera_info = {
-                "name": camera._cam_info.name,
-                "stereo": camera._cam_info.stereo,
-                "default_profile": {
-                    "width": width,
-                    "height": height,
-                    "fps": 30,
-                },
-            }
-            initialized_cameras.append(camera_info)
-
-        camera_manager.disconnect()
-        return initialized_cameras
+        raise NotImplementedError("Camera detection is not implemented for Reachy2 cameras.")
 
     def read(self, color_mode: ColorMode | None = None) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
         Reads a single frame synchronously from the camera.
 
-        This is a blocking call.
-
-        Args:
-            color_mode (Optional[ColorMode]): If specified, overrides the default
-                color mode (`self.color_mode`) for this read operation (e.g.,
-                request RGB even if default is BGR).
+        This method retrieves the most recent frame available in Reachy 2's low-level software.
 
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The captured frame as a NumPy array in the format
                        (height, width, channels), using the specified or default
                        color mode and applying any configured rotation.
         """
+        start_time = time.perf_counter()
+
         if not self.is_connected:
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
-        start_time = time.perf_counter()
+        if self.cam_manager is None:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if color_mode is not None:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"{self} read() color_mode parameter is deprecated and will be removed in future versions."
+            )
 
         frame: NDArray[Any] = np.empty((0, 0, 3), dtype=np.uint8)
 
-        if self.cam_manager is None:
-            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+        if self.config.name == "teleop" and hasattr(self.cam_manager, "teleop"):
+            if self.config.image_type == "left":
+                frame = self.cam_manager.teleop.get_frame(
+                    CameraView.LEFT, size=(self.config.width, self.config.height)
+                )[0]
+            elif self.config.image_type == "right":
+                frame = self.cam_manager.teleop.get_frame(
+                    CameraView.RIGHT, size=(self.config.width, self.config.height)
+                )[0]
+        elif self.config.name == "depth" and hasattr(self.cam_manager, "depth"):
+            if self.config.image_type == "depth":
+                frame = self.cam_manager.depth.get_depth_frame()[0]
+            elif self.config.image_type == "rgb":
+                frame = self.cam_manager.depth.get_frame(size=(self.config.width, self.config.height))[0]
         else:
-            if self.config.name == "teleop" and hasattr(self.cam_manager, "teleop"):
-                if self.config.image_type == "left":
-                    frame = self.cam_manager.teleop.get_frame(CameraView.LEFT, size=(640, 480))[0]
-                elif self.config.image_type == "right":
-                    frame = self.cam_manager.teleop.get_frame(CameraView.RIGHT, size=(640, 480))[0]
-            elif self.config.name == "depth" and hasattr(self.cam_manager, "depth"):
-                if self.config.image_type == "depth":
-                    frame = self.cam_manager.depth.get_depth_frame()[0]
-                elif self.config.image_type == "rgb":
-                    frame = self.cam_manager.depth.get_frame(size=(640, 480))[0]
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid camera name '{self.config.name}'. Expected 'teleop' or 'depth'.")
 
-            if frame is None:
-                return np.empty((0, 0, 3), dtype=np.uint8)
+        if frame is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Internal error: No frame available for {self}.")
 
-            if self.config.color_mode == "rgb":
-                frame = cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)
+        if self.color_mode not in (ColorMode.RGB, ColorMode.BGR):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"Invalid color mode '{self.color_mode}'. Expected {ColorMode.RGB} or {ColorMode.BGR}."
+            )
+        if self.color_mode == ColorMode.RGB:
+            frame = cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)
+
+        self.latest_frame = frame
+        self.latest_timestamp = time.perf_counter()
 
         read_duration_ms = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1e3
         logger.debug(f"{self} read took: {read_duration_ms:.1f}ms")
 
         return frame
 
-    def _read_loop(self) -> None:
-        """
-        Internal loop run by the background thread for asynchronous reading.
-
-        On each iteration:
-        1. Reads a color frame
-        2. Stores result in latest_frame (thread-safe)
-        3. Sets new_frame_event to notify listeners
-
-        Stops on DeviceNotConnectedError, logs other errors and continues.
-        """
-        if self.stop_event is None:
-            raise RuntimeError(f"{self}: stop_event is not initialized before starting read loop.")
-
-        while not self.stop_event.is_set():
-            try:
-                color_image = self.read()
-
-                with self.frame_lock:
-                    self.latest_frame = color_image
-                self.new_frame_event.set()
-
-            except DeviceNotConnectedError:
-                break
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error reading frame in background thread for {self}: {e}")
-
-    def _start_read_thread(self) -> None:
-        """Starts or restarts the background read thread if it's not running."""
-        if self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive():
-            self.thread.join(timeout=0.1)
-        if self.stop_event is not None:
-            self.stop_event.set()
-
-        self.stop_event = Event()
-        self.thread = Thread(target=self._read_loop, args=(), name=f"{self}_read_loop")
-        self.thread.daemon = True
-        self.thread.start()
-
-    def _stop_read_thread(self) -> None:
-        """Signals the background read thread to stop and waits for it to join."""
-        if self.stop_event is not None:
-            self.stop_event.set()
-
-        if self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive():
-            self.thread.join(timeout=2.0)
-
-        self.thread = None
-        self.stop_event = None
-
     def async_read(self, timeout_ms: float = 200) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
-        Reads the latest available frame asynchronously.
-
-        This method retrieves the most recent frame captured by the background
-        read thread. It does not block waiting for the camera hardware directly,
-        but may wait up to timeout_ms for the background thread to provide a frame.
-
-        Args:
-            timeout_ms (float): Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for a frame
-                to become available. Defaults to 200ms (0.2 seconds).
+        Same as read()
 
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The latest captured frame as a NumPy array in the format
@@ -261,24 +200,38 @@ class Reachy2Camera(Camera):
         if not self.is_connected:
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
-        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
-            self._start_read_thread()
+        return self.read()
 
-        if not self.new_frame_event.wait(timeout=timeout_ms / 1000.0):
-            thread_alive = self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive()
+    def read_latest(self, max_age_ms: int = 1000) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """Return the most recent frame captured immediately (Peeking).
+
+        This method is non-blocking and returns whatever is currently in the
+        memory buffer. The frame may be stale,
+        meaning it could have been captured a while ago (hanging camera scenario e.g.).
+
+        Returns:
+            tuple[NDArray, float]:
+                - The frame image (numpy array).
+                - The timestamp (time.perf_counter) when this frame was captured.
+
+        Raises:
+            TimeoutError: If the latest frame is older than `max_age_ms`.
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
+            RuntimeError: If the camera is connected but has not captured any frames yet.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if self.latest_frame is None or self.latest_timestamp is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} has not captured any frames yet.")
+
+        age_ms = (time.perf_counter() - self.latest_timestamp) * 1e3
+        if age_ms > max_age_ms:
             raise TimeoutError(
-                f"Timed out waiting for frame from camera {self} after {timeout_ms} ms. "
-                f"Read thread alive: {thread_alive}."
+                f"{self} latest frame is too old: {age_ms:.1f} ms (max allowed: {max_age_ms} ms)."
             )
 
-        with self.frame_lock:
-            frame = self.latest_frame
-            self.new_frame_event.clear()
-
-        if frame is None:
-            raise RuntimeError(f"Internal error: Event set but no frame available for {self}.")
-
-        return frame
+        return self.latest_frame
 
     def disconnect(self) -> None:
         """
@@ -287,12 +240,9 @@ class Reachy2Camera(Camera):
         Raises:
             DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is already disconnected.
         """
-        if not self.is_connected and self.thread is None:
+        if not self.is_connected:
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} not connected.")
 
-        if self.thread is not None:
-            self._stop_read_thread()
-
         if self.cam_manager is not None:
             self.cam_manager.disconnect()
 

src/lerobot/cameras/realsense/camera_realsense.py

@@ -72,15 +72,14 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         camera = RealSenseCamera(config)
         camera.connect()
 
-        # Read 1 frame synchronously
+        # Read 1 frame synchronously (blocking)
         color_image = camera.read()
-        print(color_image.shape)
 
-        # Read 1 frame asynchronously
+        # Read 1 frame asynchronously (waits for new frame with a timeout)
         async_image = camera.async_read()
 
-        # When done, properly disconnect the camera using
-        camera.disconnect()
+        # Get the latest frame immediately (no wait, returns timestamp)
+        latest_image, timestamp = camera.read_latest()
 
         # Example with depth capture and custom settings
         custom_config = RealSenseCameraConfig(
@@ -133,7 +132,9 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         self.thread: Thread | None = None
         self.stop_event: Event | None = None
         self.frame_lock: Lock = Lock()
-        self.latest_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
+        self.latest_color_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
+        self.latest_depth_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
+        self.latest_timestamp: float | None = None
         self.new_frame_event: Event = Event()
 
         self.rotation: int | None = get_cv2_rotation(config.rotation)
@@ -158,6 +159,10 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         Initializes the RealSense pipeline, configures the required streams (color
         and optionally depth), starts the pipeline, and validates the actual stream settings.
 
+        Args:
+            warmup (bool): If True, waits at connect() time until at least one valid frame
+                           has been captured by the background thread. Defaults to True.
+
         Raises:
             DeviceAlreadyConnectedError: If the camera is already connected.
             ValueError: If the configuration is invalid (e.g., missing serial/name, name not unique).
@@ -181,15 +186,18 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
             ) from e
 
         self._configure_capture_settings()
+        self._start_read_thread()
 
-        if warmup:
-            time.sleep(
-                1
-            )  # NOTE(Steven): RS cameras need a bit of time to warm up before the first read. If we don't wait, the first read from the warmup will raise.
-            start_time = time.time()
-            while time.time() - start_time < self.warmup_s:
-                self.read()
-                time.sleep(0.1)
+        # NOTE(Steven/Caroline): Enforcing at least one second of warmup as RS cameras need a bit of time before the first read. If we don't wait, the first read from the warmup will raise.
+        self.warmup_s = max(self.warmup_s, 1)
+
+        start_time = time.time()
+        while time.time() - start_time < self.warmup_s:
+            self.async_read(timeout_ms=self.warmup_s * 1000)
+            time.sleep(0.1)
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            if self.latest_color_frame is None or self.use_depth and self.latest_depth_frame is None:
+                raise ConnectionError(f"{self} failed to capture frames during warmup.")
 
         logger.info(f"{self} connected.")
 
@@ -319,9 +327,6 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         This is a blocking call. It waits for a coherent set of frames (depth)
         from the camera hardware via the RealSense pipeline.
 
-        Args:
-            timeout_ms (int): Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for a frame. Defaults to 200ms.
-
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The depth map as a NumPy array (height, width)
                   of type `np.uint16` (raw depth values in millimeters) and rotation.
@@ -330,44 +335,52 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
             DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
             RuntimeError: If reading frames from the pipeline fails or frames are invalid.
         """
+        if timeout_ms:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"{self} read() timeout_ms parameter is deprecated and will be removed in future versions."
+            )
 
-        if not self.is_connected:
-            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
         if not self.use_depth:
             raise RuntimeError(
                 f"Failed to capture depth frame '.read_depth()'. Depth stream is not enabled for {self}."
             )
 
-        start_time = time.perf_counter()
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
+
+        self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
+        _ = self.async_read(timeout_ms=10000)
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            depth_map = self.latest_depth_frame
+
+        if depth_map is None:
+            raise RuntimeError("No depth frame available. Ensure camera is streaming.")
+
+        return depth_map
+
+    def _read_from_hardware(self):
         if self.rs_pipeline is None:
             raise RuntimeError(f"{self}: rs_pipeline must be initialized before use.")
 
-        ret, frame = self.rs_pipeline.try_wait_for_frames(timeout_ms=timeout_ms)
+        ret, frame = self.rs_pipeline.try_wait_for_frames(timeout_ms=10000)
 
         if not ret or frame is None:
-            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read_depth failed (status={ret}).")
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read failed (status={ret}).")
 
-        depth_frame = frame.get_depth_frame()
-        depth_map = np.asanyarray(depth_frame.get_data())
+        return frame
 
-        depth_map_processed = self._postprocess_image(depth_map, depth_frame=True)
-
-        read_duration_ms = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1e3
-        logger.debug(f"{self} read took: {read_duration_ms:.1f}ms")
-
-        return depth_map_processed
-
-    def read(self, color_mode: ColorMode | None = None, timeout_ms: int = 200) -> NDArray[Any]:
+    def read(self, color_mode: ColorMode | None = None, timeout_ms: int = 0) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
         Reads a single frame (color) synchronously from the camera.
 
         This is a blocking call. It waits for a coherent set of frames (color)
         from the camera hardware via the RealSense pipeline.
 
-        Args:
-            timeout_ms (int): Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for a frame. Defaults to 200ms.
-
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The captured color frame as a NumPy array
               (height, width, channels), processed according to `color_mode` and rotation.
@@ -378,39 +391,39 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
             ValueError: If an invalid `color_mode` is requested.
         """
 
+        start_time = time.perf_counter()
+
+        if color_mode is not None:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"{self} read() color_mode parameter is deprecated and will be removed in future versions."
+            )
+
+        if timeout_ms:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"{self} read() timeout_ms parameter is deprecated and will be removed in future versions."
+            )
+
         if not self.is_connected:
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
-        start_time = time.perf_counter()
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
 
-        if self.rs_pipeline is None:
-            raise RuntimeError(f"{self}: rs_pipeline must be initialized before use.")
+        self.new_frame_event.clear()
 
-        ret, frame = self.rs_pipeline.try_wait_for_frames(timeout_ms=timeout_ms)
-
-        if not ret or frame is None:
-            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read failed (status={ret}).")
-
-        color_frame = frame.get_color_frame()
-        color_image_raw = np.asanyarray(color_frame.get_data())
-
-        color_image_processed = self._postprocess_image(color_image_raw, color_mode)
+        frame = self.async_read(timeout_ms=10000)
 
         read_duration_ms = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1e3
         logger.debug(f"{self} read took: {read_duration_ms:.1f}ms")
 
-        return color_image_processed
+        return frame
 
-    def _postprocess_image(
-        self, image: NDArray[Any], color_mode: ColorMode | None = None, depth_frame: bool = False
-    ) -> NDArray[Any]:
+    def _postprocess_image(self, image: NDArray[Any], depth_frame: bool = False) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
         Applies color conversion, dimension validation, and rotation to a raw color frame.
 
         Args:
             image (np.ndarray): The raw image frame (expected RGB format from RealSense).
-            color_mode (Optional[ColorMode]): The target color mode (RGB or BGR). If None,
-                                             uses the instance's default `self.color_mode`.
 
         Returns:
             np.ndarray: The processed image frame according to `self.color_mode` and `self.rotation`.
@@ -421,9 +434,9 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
                           `width` and `height`.
         """
 
-        if color_mode and color_mode not in (ColorMode.RGB, ColorMode.BGR):
+        if self.color_mode and self.color_mode not in (ColorMode.RGB, ColorMode.BGR):
             raise ValueError(
-                f"Invalid requested color mode '{color_mode}'. Expected {ColorMode.RGB} or {ColorMode.BGR}."
+                f"Invalid requested color mode '{self.color_mode}'. Expected {ColorMode.RGB} or {ColorMode.BGR}."
             )
 
         if depth_frame:
@@ -454,7 +467,7 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
 
         On each iteration:
         1. Reads a color frame with 500ms timeout
-        2. Stores result in latest_frame (thread-safe)
+        2. Stores result in latest_frame and updates timestamp (thread-safe)
         3. Sets new_frame_event to notify listeners
 
         Stops on DeviceNotConnectedError, logs other errors and continues.
@@ -462,25 +475,41 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         if self.stop_event is None:
             raise RuntimeError(f"{self}: stop_event is not initialized before starting read loop.")
 
+        failure_count = 0
         while not self.stop_event.is_set():
             try:
-                color_image = self.read(timeout_ms=500)
+                frame = self._read_from_hardware()
+                color_frame_raw = frame.get_color_frame()
+                color_frame = np.asanyarray(color_frame_raw.get_data())
+                processed_color_frame = self._postprocess_image(color_frame)
+
+                if self.use_depth:
+                    depth_frame_raw = frame.get_depth_frame()
+                    depth_frame = np.asanyarray(depth_frame_raw.get_data())
+                    processed_depth_frame = self._postprocess_image(depth_frame, depth_frame=True)
+
+                capture_time = time.perf_counter()
 
                 with self.frame_lock:
-                    self.latest_frame = color_image
+                    self.latest_color_frame = processed_color_frame
+                    if self.use_depth:
+                        self.latest_depth_frame = processed_depth_frame
+                    self.latest_timestamp = capture_time
                 self.new_frame_event.set()
+                failure_count = 0
 
             except DeviceNotConnectedError:
                 break
             except Exception as e:
-                logger.warning(f"Error reading frame in background thread for {self}: {e}")
+                if failure_count <= 10:
+                    failure_count += 1
+                    logger.warning(f"Error reading frame in background thread for {self}: {e}")
+                else:
+                    raise RuntimeError(f"{self} exceeded maximum consecutive read failures.") from e
 
     def _start_read_thread(self) -> None:
         """Starts or restarts the background read thread if it's not running."""
-        if self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive():
-            self.thread.join(timeout=0.1)
-        if self.stop_event is not None:
-            self.stop_event.set()
+        self._stop_read_thread()
 
         self.stop_event = Event()
         self.thread = Thread(target=self._read_loop, args=(), name=f"{self}_read_loop")
@@ -498,6 +527,12 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         self.thread = None
         self.stop_event = None
 
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_color_frame = None
+            self.latest_depth_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
     # NOTE(Steven): Missing implementation for depth for now
     def async_read(self, timeout_ms: float = 200) -> NDArray[Any]:
         """
@@ -506,6 +541,7 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
         This method retrieves the most recent color frame captured by the background
         read thread. It does not block waiting for the camera hardware directly,
         but may wait up to timeout_ms for the background thread to provide a frame.
+        It is “best effort” under high FPS.
 
         Args:
             timeout_ms (float): Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for a frame
@@ -524,17 +560,16 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
             raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
 
         if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
-            self._start_read_thread()
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
 
         if not self.new_frame_event.wait(timeout=timeout_ms / 1000.0):
-            thread_alive = self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive()
             raise TimeoutError(
                 f"Timed out waiting for frame from camera {self} after {timeout_ms} ms. "
-                f"Read thread alive: {thread_alive}."
+                f"Read thread alive: {self.thread.is_alive()}."
             )
 
         with self.frame_lock:
-            frame = self.latest_frame
+            frame = self.latest_color_frame
             self.new_frame_event.clear()
 
         if frame is None:
@@ -542,6 +577,43 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
 
         return frame
 
+    # NOTE(Steven): Missing implementation for depth for now
+    def read_latest(self, max_age_ms: int = 1000) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """Return the most recent (color) frame captured immediately (Peeking).
+
+        This method is non-blocking and returns whatever is currently in the
+        memory buffer. The frame may be stale,
+        meaning it could have been captured a while ago (hanging camera scenario e.g.).
+
+        Returns:
+            NDArray[Any]: The frame image (numpy array).
+
+        Raises:
+            TimeoutError: If the latest frame is older than `max_age_ms`.
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
+            RuntimeError: If the camera is connected but has not captured any frames yet.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            frame = self.latest_color_frame
+            timestamp = self.latest_timestamp
+
+        if frame is None or timestamp is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} has not captured any frames yet.")
+
+        age_ms = (time.perf_counter() - timestamp) * 1e3
+        if age_ms > max_age_ms:
+            raise TimeoutError(
+                f"{self} latest frame is too old: {age_ms:.1f} ms (max allowed: {max_age_ms} ms)."
+            )
+
+        return frame
+
     def disconnect(self) -> None:
         """
         Disconnects from the camera, stops the pipeline, and cleans up resources.
@@ -565,4 +637,10 @@ class RealSenseCamera(Camera):
             self.rs_pipeline = None
             self.rs_profile = None
 
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_color_frame = None
+            self.latest_depth_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
         logger.info(f"{self} disconnected.")

src/lerobot/cameras/utils.py

@@ -43,6 +43,11 @@ def make_cameras_from_configs(camera_configs: dict[str, CameraConfig]) -> dict[s
 
             cameras[key] = Reachy2Camera(cfg)
 
+        elif cfg.type == "zmq":
+            from .zmq.camera_zmq import ZMQCamera
+
+            cameras[key] = ZMQCamera(cfg)
+
         else:
             try:
                 cameras[key] = cast(Camera, make_device_from_device_class(cfg))

src/lerobot/cameras/zmq/__init__.py

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python
 
-# Copyright 2025 The HuggingFace Inc. team. All rights reserved.
+# 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.
@@ -14,5 +14,7 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from .bi_so100_leader import BiSO100Leader
-from .config_bi_so100_leader import BiSO100LeaderConfig
+from .camera_zmq import ZMQCamera
+from .configuration_zmq import ZMQCameraConfig
+
+__all__ = ["ZMQCamera", "ZMQCameraConfig"]

src/lerobot/cameras/zmq/camera_zmq.py

@@ -0,0 +1,389 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+# Copyright 2025 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.
+
+"""
+ZMQCamera - Captures frames from remote cameras via ZeroMQ using JSON protocol in the
+following format:
+    {
+        "timestamps": {"camera_name": float},
+        "images": {"camera_name": "<base64-jpeg>"}
+    }
+"""
+
+import base64
+import json
+import logging
+import time
+from threading import Event, Lock, Thread
+from typing import Any
+
+import cv2
+import numpy as np
+from numpy.typing import NDArray
+
+from lerobot.utils.errors import DeviceAlreadyConnectedError, DeviceNotConnectedError
+
+from ..camera import Camera
+from ..configs import ColorMode
+from .configuration_zmq import ZMQCameraConfig
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class ZMQCamera(Camera):
+    """
+    Manages camera interactions via ZeroMQ for receiving frames from a remote server.
+
+    This class connects to a ZMQ Publisher, subscribes to frame topics, and decodes
+    incoming JSON messages containing Base64 encoded images. It supports both
+    synchronous and asynchronous frame reading patterns.
+
+    Example usage:
+        ```python
+        from lerobot.cameras.zmq import ZMQCamera, ZMQCameraConfig
+
+        config = ZMQCameraConfig(server_address="192.168.123.164", port=5555, camera_name="head_camera")
+        camera = ZMQCamera(config)
+        camera.connect()
+
+        # Read 1 frame synchronously (blocking)
+        color_image = camera.read()
+
+        # Read 1 frame asynchronously (waits for new frame with a timeout)
+        async_image = camera.async_read()
+
+        # Get the latest frame immediately (no wait, returns timestamp)
+        latest_image, timestamp = camera.read_latest()
+
+        camera.disconnect()
+        ```
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, config: ZMQCameraConfig):
+        super().__init__(config)
+        import zmq
+
+        self.config = config
+        self.server_address = config.server_address
+        self.port = config.port
+        self.camera_name = config.camera_name
+        self.color_mode = config.color_mode
+        self.timeout_ms = config.timeout_ms
+
+        # ZMQ Context and Socket
+        self.context: zmq.Context | None = None
+        self.socket: zmq.Socket | None = None
+        self._connected = False
+
+        # Threading resources
+        self.thread: Thread | None = None
+        self.stop_event: Event | None = None
+        self.frame_lock: Lock = Lock()
+        self.latest_frame: NDArray[Any] | None = None
+        self.latest_timestamp: float | None = None
+        self.new_frame_event: Event = Event()
+
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        return f"ZMQCamera({self.camera_name}@{self.server_address}:{self.port})"
+
+    @property
+    def is_connected(self) -> bool:
+        """Checks if the ZMQ socket is initialized and connected."""
+        return self._connected and self.context is not None and self.socket is not None
+
+    def connect(self, warmup: bool = True) -> None:
+        """Connect to ZMQ camera server.
+
+        Args:
+            warmup (bool): If True, waits for the camera to provide at least one
+                           valid frame before returning. Defaults to True.
+        """
+        if self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceAlreadyConnectedError(f"{self} is already connected.")
+
+        logger.info(f"Connecting to {self}...")
+
+        try:
+            import zmq
+
+            self.context = zmq.Context()
+            self.socket = self.context.socket(zmq.SUB)
+            self.socket.setsockopt_string(zmq.SUBSCRIBE, "")
+            self.socket.setsockopt(zmq.RCVTIMEO, self.timeout_ms)
+            self.socket.setsockopt(zmq.CONFLATE, True)
+            self.socket.connect(f"tcp://{self.server_address}:{self.port}")
+            self._connected = True
+
+            # Auto-detect resolution if not provided
+            if self.width is None or self.height is None:
+                # Read directly from hardware because the thread isn't running yet
+                temp_frame = self._read_from_hardware()
+                h, w = temp_frame.shape[:2]
+                self.height = h
+                self.width = w
+                logger.info(f"{self} resolution detected: {w}x{h}")
+
+            self._start_read_thread()
+            logger.info(f"{self} connected.")
+
+            if warmup:
+                # Ensure we have captured at least one frame via the thread
+                start_time = time.time()
+                while time.time() - start_time < (self.config.warmup_s):  # Wait a bit more than timeout
+                    self.async_read(timeout_ms=self.config.warmup_s * 1000)
+                    time.sleep(0.1)
+
+                with self.frame_lock:
+                    if self.latest_frame is None:
+                        raise ConnectionError(f"{self} failed to capture frames during warmup.")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._cleanup()
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to connect to {self}: {e}") from e
+
+    def _cleanup(self):
+        """Clean up ZMQ resources."""
+        self._connected = False
+        if self.socket:
+            self.socket.close()
+            self.socket = None
+        if self.context:
+            self.context.term()
+            self.context = None
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def find_cameras() -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Detection not implemented for ZMQ cameras. These cameras require manual configuration (server address/port).
+        """
+        raise NotImplementedError("Camera detection is not implemented for ZMQ cameras.")
+
+    def _read_from_hardware(self) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """
+        Reads a single frame directly from the ZMQ socket.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected or self.socket is None:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        try:
+            message = self.socket.recv_string()
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Check for ZMQ timeout (EAGAIN/Again) without requiring global zmq import
+            if type(e).__name__ == "Again":
+                raise TimeoutError(f"{self} timeout after {self.timeout_ms}ms") from e
+            raise
+
+        # Decode JSON message
+        data = json.loads(message)
+
+        if "images" not in data:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} invalid message: missing 'images' key")
+
+        images = data["images"]
+
+        # Get image by camera name or first available
+        if self.camera_name in images:
+            img_b64 = images[self.camera_name]
+        elif images:
+            img_b64 = next(iter(images.values()))
+        else:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} no images in message")
+
+        # Decode base64 JPEG
+        img_bytes = base64.b64decode(img_b64)
+        frame = cv2.imdecode(np.frombuffer(img_bytes, np.uint8), cv2.IMREAD_COLOR)
+
+        if frame is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} failed to decode image")
+
+        return frame
+
+    def read(self, color_mode: ColorMode | None = None) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """
+        Reads a single frame synchronously from the camera.
+
+        This is a blocking call. It waits for the next available frame from the
+        camera background thread.
+
+        Returns:
+            np.ndarray: Decoded frame (height, width, 3)
+        """
+        start_time = time.perf_counter()
+
+        if color_mode is not None:
+            logger.warning(
+                f"{self} read() color_mode parameter is deprecated and will be removed in future versions."
+            )
+
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
+
+        self.new_frame_event.clear()
+        frame = self.async_read(timeout_ms=10000)
+
+        read_duration_ms = (time.perf_counter() - start_time) * 1e3
+        logger.debug(f"{self} read took: {read_duration_ms:.1f}ms")
+
+        return frame
+
+    def _read_loop(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Internal loop run by the background thread for asynchronous reading.
+        """
+        if self.stop_event is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self}: stop_event is not initialized.")
+
+        failure_count = 0
+        while not self.stop_event.is_set():
+            try:
+                frame = self._read_from_hardware()
+                capture_time = time.perf_counter()
+
+                with self.frame_lock:
+                    self.latest_frame = frame
+                    self.latest_timestamp = capture_time
+                self.new_frame_event.set()
+                failure_count = 0
+
+            except DeviceNotConnectedError:
+                break
+            except (TimeoutError, Exception) as e:
+                if failure_count <= 10:
+                    failure_count += 1
+                    logger.warning(f"Read error: {e}")
+                else:
+                    raise RuntimeError(f"{self} exceeded maximum consecutive read failures.") from e
+
+    def _start_read_thread(self) -> None:
+        if self.stop_event is not None:
+            self.stop_event.set()
+        if self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive():
+            self.thread.join(timeout=2.0)
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
+        self.stop_event = Event()
+        self.thread = Thread(target=self._read_loop, daemon=True, name=f"{self}_read_loop")
+        self.thread.start()
+        time.sleep(0.1)
+
+    def _stop_read_thread(self) -> None:
+        if self.stop_event is not None:
+            self.stop_event.set()
+
+        if self.thread is not None and self.thread.is_alive():
+            self.thread.join(timeout=2.0)
+
+        self.thread = None
+        self.stop_event = None
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
+    def async_read(self, timeout_ms: float = 200) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """
+        Reads the latest available frame asynchronously.
+
+        Args:
+            timeout_ms (float): Maximum time in milliseconds to wait for a frame
+                to become available. Defaults to 200ms.
+
+        Returns:
+            np.ndarray: The latest captured frame.
+
+        Raises:
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
+            TimeoutError: If no frame data becomes available within the specified timeout.
+            RuntimeError: If the background thread is not running.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
+
+        if not self.new_frame_event.wait(timeout=timeout_ms / 1000.0):
+            raise TimeoutError(f"{self} async_read timeout after {timeout_ms}ms")
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            frame = self.latest_frame
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
+        if frame is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} no frame available")
+
+        return frame
+
+    def read_latest(self, max_age_ms: int = 1000) -> NDArray[Any]:
+        """Return the most recent frame captured immediately (Peeking).
+
+        This method is non-blocking and returns whatever is currently in the
+        memory buffer. The frame may be stale,
+        meaning it could have been captured a while ago (hanging camera scenario e.g.).
+
+        Returns:
+            NDArray[Any]: The frame image (numpy array).
+
+        Raises:
+            TimeoutError: If the latest frame is older than `max_age_ms`.
+            DeviceNotConnectedError: If the camera is not connected.
+            RuntimeError: If the camera is connected but has not captured any frames yet.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if self.thread is None or not self.thread.is_alive():
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} read thread is not running.")
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            frame = self.latest_frame
+            timestamp = self.latest_timestamp
+
+        if frame is None or timestamp is None:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"{self} has not captured any frames yet.")
+
+        age_ms = (time.perf_counter() - timestamp) * 1e3
+        if age_ms > max_age_ms:
+            raise TimeoutError(
+                f"{self} latest frame is too old: {age_ms:.1f} ms (max allowed: {max_age_ms} ms)."
+            )
+
+        return frame
+
+    def disconnect(self) -> None:
+        """Disconnect from ZMQ camera."""
+        if not self.is_connected and self.thread is None:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} not connected.")
+
+        if self.thread is not None:
+            self._stop_read_thread()
+
+        self._cleanup()
+
+        with self.frame_lock:
+            self.latest_frame = None
+            self.latest_timestamp = None
+            self.new_frame_event.clear()
+
+        logger.info(f"{self} disconnected.")

src/lerobot/cameras/zmq/configuration_zmq.py

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+#!/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 ..configs import CameraConfig, ColorMode
+
+__all__ = ["ZMQCameraConfig", "ColorMode"]
+
+
+@CameraConfig.register_subclass("zmq")
+@dataclass
+class ZMQCameraConfig(CameraConfig):
+    server_address: str
+    port: int = 5555
+    camera_name: str = "zmq_camera"
+    color_mode: ColorMode = ColorMode.RGB
+    timeout_ms: int = 5000
+    warmup_s: int = 1
+
+    def __post_init__(self) -> None:
+        if self.color_mode not in (ColorMode.RGB, ColorMode.BGR):
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"`color_mode` is expected to be {ColorMode.RGB.value} or {ColorMode.BGR.value}, but {self.color_mode} is provided."
+            )
+
+        if self.timeout_ms <= 0:
+            raise ValueError(f"`timeout_ms` must be positive, but {self.timeout_ms} is provided.")
+
+        if not self.server_address:
+            raise ValueError("`server_address` cannot be empty.")
+
+        if self.port <= 0 or self.port > 65535:
+            raise ValueError(f"`port` must be between 1 and 65535, but {self.port} is provided.")

src/lerobot/cameras/zmq/image_server.py

@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+#!/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.
+
+"""
+Streams camera images over ZMQ.
+Uses lerobot's OpenCVCamera for capture, encodes images to base64 and sends them over ZMQ.
+"""
+
+import base64
+import contextlib
+import json
+import logging
+import time
+from collections import deque
+
+import cv2
+import numpy as np
+import zmq
+
+from lerobot.cameras.configs import ColorMode
+from lerobot.cameras.opencv import OpenCVCamera, OpenCVCameraConfig
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+def encode_image(image: np.ndarray, quality: int = 80) -> str:
+    """Encode RGB image to base64 JPEG string."""
+    _, buffer = cv2.imencode(".jpg", image, [int(cv2.IMWRITE_JPEG_QUALITY), quality])
+    return base64.b64encode(buffer).decode("utf-8")
+
+
+class ImageServer:
+    def __init__(self, config: dict, port: int = 5555):
+        self.fps = config.get("fps", 30)
+        self.cameras: dict[str, OpenCVCamera] = {}
+
+        for name, cfg in config.get("cameras", {}).items():
+            shape = cfg.get("shape", [480, 640])
+            cam_config = OpenCVCameraConfig(
+                index_or_path=cfg.get("device_id", 0),
+                fps=self.fps,
+                width=shape[1],
+                height=shape[0],
+                color_mode=ColorMode.RGB,
+            )
+            camera = OpenCVCamera(cam_config)
+            camera.connect()
+            self.cameras[name] = camera
+            logger.info(f"Camera {name}: {shape[1]}x{shape[0]}")
+
+        # ZMQ PUB socket
+        self.context = zmq.Context()
+        self.socket = self.context.socket(zmq.PUB)
+        self.socket.setsockopt(zmq.SNDHWM, 20)
+        self.socket.setsockopt(zmq.LINGER, 0)
+        self.socket.bind(f"tcp://*:{port}")
+
+        logger.info(f"ImageServer running on port {port}")
+
+    def run(self):
+        frame_count = 0
+        frame_times = deque(maxlen=60)
+
+        try:
+            while True:
+                t0 = time.time()
+
+                # Build message
+                message = {"timestamps": {}, "images": {}}
+                for name, cam in self.cameras.items():
+                    frame = cam.read()  # Returns RGB
+                    message["timestamps"][name] = time.time()
+                    message["images"][name] = encode_image(frame)
+
+                # Send as JSON string (suppress if buffer full)
+                with contextlib.suppress(zmq.Again):
+                    self.socket.send_string(json.dumps(message), zmq.NOBLOCK)
+
+                frame_count += 1
+                frame_times.append(time.time() - t0)
+
+                if frame_count % 60 == 0:
+                    logger.debug(f"FPS: {len(frame_times) / sum(frame_times):.1f}")
+
+                sleep = (1.0 / self.fps) - (time.time() - t0)
+                if sleep > 0:
+                    time.sleep(sleep)
+
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            pass
+        finally:
+            for cam in self.cameras.values():
+                cam.disconnect()
+            self.socket.close()
+            self.context.term()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
+    config = {"fps": 30, "cameras": {"head_camera": {"device_id": 4, "shape": [480, 640]}}}
+    ImageServer(config, port=5555).run()

src/lerobot/configs/default.py

@@ -67,3 +67,31 @@ class EvalConfig:
                 f"to increase the number of episodes to match the batch size (e.g. `eval.n_episodes={self.batch_size}`), "
                 f"or lower the batch size (e.g. `eval.batch_size={self.n_episodes}`)."
             )
+
+
+@dataclass
+class PeftConfig:
+    # PEFT offers many fine-tuning methods, layer adapters being the most common and currently also the most
+    # effective methods so we'll focus on those in this high-level config interface.
+
+    # Either a string (module name suffix or 'all-linear'), a list of module name suffixes or a regular expression
+    # describing module names to target with the configured PEFT method. Some policies have a default value for this
+    # so that you don't *have* to choose which layers to adapt but it might still be worthwhile depending on your case.
+    target_modules: list[str] | str | None = None
+
+    # Names/suffixes of modules to fully fine-tune and store alongside adapter weights. Useful for layers that are
+    # not part of a pre-trained model (e.g., action state projections). Depending on the policy this defaults to layers
+    # that are newly created in pre-trained policies. If you're fine-tuning an already trained policy you might want
+    # to set this to `[]`. Corresponds to PEFT's `modules_to_save`.
+    full_training_modules: list[str] | None = None
+
+    # The PEFT (adapter) method to apply to the policy. Needs to be a valid PEFT type.
+    method_type: str = "LORA"
+
+    # Adapter initialization method. Look at the specific PEFT adapter documentation for defaults.
+    init_type: str | None = None
+
+    # We expect that all PEFT adapters are in some way doing rank-decomposition therefore this parameter specifies
+    # the rank used for the adapter. In general a higher rank means more trainable parameters and closer to full
+    # fine-tuning.
+    r: int = 16

src/lerobot/configs/eval.py

@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ class EvalPipelineConfig:
     seed: int | None = 1000
     # Rename map for the observation to override the image and state keys
     rename_map: dict[str, str] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    # Explicit consent to execute remote code from the Hub (required for hub environments).
+    trust_remote_code: bool = False
 
     def __post_init__(self) -> None:
         # HACK: We parse again the cli args here to get the pretrained path if there was one.

src/lerobot/configs/policies.py

@@ -55,14 +55,18 @@ class PreTrainedConfig(draccus.ChoiceRegistry, HubMixin, abc.ABC):  # type: igno
 
     n_obs_steps: int = 1
 
-    input_features: dict[str, PolicyFeature] = field(default_factory=dict)
-    output_features: dict[str, PolicyFeature] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    # `input_features` can be set to None/null in order to infer those values from the dataset.
+    input_features: dict[str, PolicyFeature] | None = field(default_factory=dict)
+    output_features: dict[str, PolicyFeature] | None = field(default_factory=dict)
 
     device: str | None = None  # e.g. "cuda", "cuda:0", "cpu", or "mps"
     # `use_amp` determines whether to use Automatic Mixed Precision (AMP) for training and evaluation. With AMP,
     # automatic gradient scaling is used.
     use_amp: bool = False
 
+    # Whether the policy employed PEFT for training.
+    use_peft: bool = False
+
     push_to_hub: bool = True  # type: ignore[assignment] # TODO: use a different name to avoid override
     repo_id: str | None = None
 
@@ -125,6 +129,8 @@ class PreTrainedConfig(draccus.ChoiceRegistry, HubMixin, abc.ABC):  # type: igno
 
     @property
     def robot_state_feature(self) -> PolicyFeature | None:
+        if not self.input_features:
+            return None
         for ft_name, ft in self.input_features.items():
             if ft.type is FeatureType.STATE and ft_name == OBS_STATE:
                 return ft
@@ -132,6 +138,8 @@ class PreTrainedConfig(draccus.ChoiceRegistry, HubMixin, abc.ABC):  # type: igno
 
     @property
     def env_state_feature(self) -> PolicyFeature | None:
+        if not self.input_features:
+            return None
         for _, ft in self.input_features.items():
             if ft.type is FeatureType.ENV:
                 return ft
@@ -139,10 +147,14 @@ class PreTrainedConfig(draccus.ChoiceRegistry, HubMixin, abc.ABC):  # type: igno
 
     @property
     def image_features(self) -> dict[str, PolicyFeature]:
+        if not self.input_features:
+            return {}
         return {key: ft for key, ft in self.input_features.items() if ft.type is FeatureType.VISUAL}
 
     @property
     def action_feature(self) -> PolicyFeature | None:
+        if not self.output_features:
+            return None
         for ft_name, ft in self.output_features.items():
             if ft.type is FeatureType.ACTION and ft_name == ACTION:
                 return ft

src/lerobot/configs/train.py

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ from huggingface_hub.errors import HfHubHTTPError
 
 from lerobot import envs
 from lerobot.configs import parser
-from lerobot.configs.default import DatasetConfig, EvalConfig, WandBConfig
+from lerobot.configs.default import DatasetConfig, EvalConfig, PeftConfig, WandBConfig
 from lerobot.configs.policies import PreTrainedConfig
 from lerobot.optim import OptimizerConfig
 from lerobot.optim.schedulers import LRSchedulerConfig
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ class TrainPipelineConfig(HubMixin):
     scheduler: LRSchedulerConfig | None = None
     eval: EvalConfig = field(default_factory=EvalConfig)
     wandb: WandBConfig = field(default_factory=WandBConfig)
+    peft: PeftConfig | None = None
 
     # RA-BC (Reward-Aligned Behavior Cloning) parameters
     use_rabc: bool = False  # Enable reward-weighted training

src/lerobot/datasets/aggregate.py

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import logging
 import shutil
 from pathlib import Path
 
+import datasets
 import pandas as pd
 import tqdm
 
@@ -32,6 +33,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.utils import (
     DEFAULT_VIDEO_FILE_SIZE_IN_MB,
     DEFAULT_VIDEO_PATH,
     get_file_size_in_mb,
+    get_hf_features_from_features,
     get_parquet_file_size_in_mb,
     to_parquet_with_hf_images,
     update_chunk_file_indices,
@@ -70,10 +72,11 @@ def validate_all_metadata(all_metadata: list[LeRobotDatasetMetadata]):
             raise ValueError(
                 f"Same robot_type is expected, but got robot_type={meta.robot_type} instead of {robot_type}."
             )
-        if features != meta.features:
-            raise ValueError(
-                f"Same features is expected, but got features={meta.features} instead of {features}."
-            )
+        # TODO: Temporarily disabled for merging datasets with different features (e.g. shirt_id)
+        # if features != meta.features:
+        #     raise ValueError(
+        #         f"Same features is expected, but got features={meta.features} instead of {features}."
+        #     )
 
     return fps, robot_type, features
 
@@ -114,6 +117,9 @@ def update_meta_data(
     Adjusts all indices and timestamps to account for previously aggregated
     data and videos in the destination dataset.
 
+    For data file indices, uses the 'src_to_dst' mapping from aggregate_data()
+    to correctly map source file indices to their destination locations.
+
     Args:
         df: DataFrame containing the metadata to be updated.
         dst_meta: Destination dataset metadata.
@@ -127,8 +133,50 @@ def update_meta_data(
 
     df["meta/episodes/chunk_index"] = df["meta/episodes/chunk_index"] + meta_idx["chunk"]
     df["meta/episodes/file_index"] = df["meta/episodes/file_index"] + meta_idx["file"]
-    df["data/chunk_index"] = df["data/chunk_index"] + data_idx["chunk"]
-    df["data/file_index"] = df["data/file_index"] + data_idx["file"]
+
+    # Update data file indices using source-to-destination mapping
+    # This is critical for handling datasets that are already results of a merge
+    data_src_to_dst = data_idx.get("src_to_dst", {})
+    if data_src_to_dst:
+        # Store original indices for lookup
+        df["_orig_data_chunk"] = df["data/chunk_index"].copy()
+        df["_orig_data_file"] = df["data/file_index"].copy()
+
+        # Vectorized mapping from (src_chunk, src_file) to (dst_chunk, dst_file)
+        # This is much faster than per-row iteration for large metadata tables
+        mapping_index = pd.MultiIndex.from_tuples(
+            list(data_src_to_dst.keys()),
+            names=["chunk_index", "file_index"],
+        )
+        mapping_values = list(data_src_to_dst.values())
+        mapping_df = pd.DataFrame(
+            mapping_values,
+            index=mapping_index,
+            columns=["dst_chunk", "dst_file"],
+        )
+
+        # Construct a MultiIndex for each row based on original data indices
+        row_index = pd.MultiIndex.from_arrays(
+            [df["_orig_data_chunk"], df["_orig_data_file"]],
+            names=["chunk_index", "file_index"],
+        )
+
+        # Align mapping to rows; missing keys fall back to the default destination
+        reindexed = mapping_df.reindex(row_index)
+        reindexed[["dst_chunk", "dst_file"]] = reindexed[["dst_chunk", "dst_file"]].fillna(
+            {"dst_chunk": data_idx["chunk"], "dst_file": data_idx["file"]}
+        )
+
+        # Assign mapped destination indices back to the DataFrame
+        df["data/chunk_index"] = reindexed["dst_chunk"].to_numpy()
+        df["data/file_index"] = reindexed["dst_file"].to_numpy()
+
+        # Clean up temporary columns
+        df = df.drop(columns=["_orig_data_chunk", "_orig_data_file"])
+    else:
+        # Fallback to simple offset (backward compatibility for single-file sources)
+        df["data/chunk_index"] = df["data/chunk_index"] + data_idx["chunk"]
+        df["data/file_index"] = df["data/file_index"] + data_idx["file"]
     for key, video_idx in videos_idx.items():
         # Store original video file indices before updating
         orig_chunk_col = f"videos/{key}/chunk_index"
@@ -144,8 +192,7 @@ def update_meta_data(
         if src_to_dst:
             # Map each episode to its correct destination file and apply offset
             for idx in df.index:
-                # Convert to Python int to avoid numpy type mismatch in dict lookup
-                src_key = (int(df.at[idx, "_orig_chunk"]), int(df.at[idx, "_orig_file"]))
+                src_key = (df.at[idx, "_orig_chunk"], df.at[idx, "_orig_file"])
 
                 # Get destination chunk/file for this source file
                 dst_chunk, dst_file = src_to_dst.get(src_key, (video_idx["chunk"], video_idx["file"]))
@@ -161,8 +208,7 @@ def update_meta_data(
             df[orig_chunk_col] = video_idx["chunk"]
             df[orig_file_col] = video_idx["file"]
             for idx in df.index:
-                # Convert to Python int to avoid numpy type mismatch in dict lookup
-                src_key = (int(df.at[idx, "_orig_chunk"]), int(df.at[idx, "_orig_file"]))
+                src_key = (df.at[idx, "_orig_chunk"], df.at[idx, "_orig_file"])
                 offset = src_to_offset.get(src_key, 0)
                 df.at[idx, f"videos/{key}/from_timestamp"] += offset
                 df.at[idx, f"videos/{key}/to_timestamp"] += offset
@@ -260,6 +306,10 @@ def aggregate_datasets(
 
         meta_idx = aggregate_metadata(src_meta, dst_meta, meta_idx, data_idx, videos_idx)
 
+        # Clear the src_to_dst mapping after processing each source dataset
+        # to avoid interference between different source datasets
+        data_idx.pop("src_to_dst", None)
+
         dst_meta.info["total_episodes"] += src_meta.total_episodes
         dst_meta.info["total_frames"] += src_meta.total_frames
 
@@ -310,10 +360,6 @@ def aggregate_videos(src_meta, dst_meta, videos_idx, video_files_size_in_mb, chu
         dst_file_durations = video_idx["dst_file_durations"]
 
         for src_chunk_idx, src_file_idx in unique_chunk_file_pairs:
-            # Convert to Python int to ensure consistent dict keys
-            src_chunk_idx = int(src_chunk_idx)
-            src_file_idx = int(src_file_idx)
-
             src_path = src_meta.root / DEFAULT_VIDEO_PATH.format(
                 video_key=key,
                 chunk_index=src_chunk_idx,
@@ -386,10 +432,16 @@ def aggregate_data(src_meta, dst_meta, data_idx, data_files_size_in_mb, chunk_si
     Reads source data files, updates indices to match the aggregated dataset,
     and writes them to the destination with proper file rotation.
 
+    Tracks a `src_to_dst` mapping from source (chunk, file) to destination (chunk, file)
+    which is critical for correctly updating episode metadata when source datasets
+    have multiple data files (e.g., from a previous merge operation).
+
     Args:
         src_meta: Source dataset metadata.
         dst_meta: Destination dataset metadata.
         data_idx: Dictionary tracking data chunk and file indices.
+        data_files_size_in_mb: Maximum size for data files in MB.
+        chunk_size: Maximum number of files per chunk.
 
     Returns:
         dict: Updated data_idx with current chunk and file indices.
@@ -402,25 +454,47 @@ def aggregate_data(src_meta, dst_meta, data_idx, data_files_size_in_mb, chunk_si
     }
 
     unique_chunk_file_ids = sorted(unique_chunk_file_ids)
+    contains_images = len(dst_meta.image_keys) > 0
+
+    # retrieve features schema for proper image typing in parquet
+    hf_features = get_hf_features_from_features(dst_meta.features) if contains_images else None
+
+    # Track source to destination file mapping for metadata update
+    # This is critical for handling datasets that are already results of a merge
+    src_to_dst: dict[tuple[int, int], tuple[int, int]] = {}
 
     for src_chunk_idx, src_file_idx in unique_chunk_file_ids:
         src_path = src_meta.root / DEFAULT_DATA_PATH.format(
             chunk_index=src_chunk_idx, file_index=src_file_idx
         )
-        df = pd.read_parquet(src_path)
+        if contains_images:
+            # Use HuggingFace datasets to read source data to preserve image format
+            src_ds = datasets.Dataset.from_parquet(str(src_path))
+            df = src_ds.to_pandas()
+        else:
+            df = pd.read_parquet(src_path)
         df = update_data_df(df, src_meta, dst_meta)
 
-        data_idx = append_or_create_parquet_file(
+        # Write data and get the actual destination file it was written to
+        # This avoids duplicating the rotation logic here
+        data_idx, (dst_chunk, dst_file) = append_or_create_parquet_file(
             df,
             src_path,
             data_idx,
             data_files_size_in_mb,
             chunk_size,
             DEFAULT_DATA_PATH,
-            contains_images=len(dst_meta.image_keys) > 0,
+            contains_images=contains_images,
             aggr_root=dst_meta.root,
+            hf_features=hf_features,
         )
 
+        # Record the mapping from source to actual destination
+        src_to_dst[(src_chunk_idx, src_file_idx)] = (dst_chunk, dst_file)
+
+    # Add the mapping to data_idx for use in metadata update
+    data_idx["src_to_dst"] = src_to_dst
+
     return data_idx
 
 
@@ -461,7 +535,7 @@ def aggregate_metadata(src_meta, dst_meta, meta_idx, data_idx, videos_idx):
             videos_idx,
         )
 
-        meta_idx = append_or_create_parquet_file(
+        meta_idx, _ = append_or_create_parquet_file(
             df,
             src_path,
             meta_idx,
@@ -488,7 +562,8 @@ def append_or_create_parquet_file(
     default_path: str,
     contains_images: bool = False,
     aggr_root: Path = None,
-):
+    hf_features: datasets.Features | None = None,
+) -> tuple[dict[str, int], tuple[int, int]]:
     """Appends data to an existing parquet file or creates a new one based on size constraints.
 
     Manages file rotation when size limits are exceeded to prevent individual files
@@ -503,40 +578,49 @@ def append_or_create_parquet_file(
         default_path: Format string for generating file paths.
         contains_images: Whether the data contains images requiring special handling.
         aggr_root: Root path for the aggregated dataset.
+        hf_features: Optional HuggingFace Features schema for proper image typing.
 
     Returns:
-        dict: Updated index dictionary with current chunk and file indices.
+        tuple: (updated_idx, (dst_chunk, dst_file)) where updated_idx is the index dict
+               and (dst_chunk, dst_file) is the actual destination file the data was written to.
     """
-    dst_path = aggr_root / default_path.format(chunk_index=idx["chunk"], file_index=idx["file"])
+    dst_chunk, dst_file = idx["chunk"], idx["file"]
+    dst_path = aggr_root / default_path.format(chunk_index=dst_chunk, file_index=dst_file)
 
     if not dst_path.exists():
         dst_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
         if contains_images:
-            to_parquet_with_hf_images(df, dst_path)
+            to_parquet_with_hf_images(df, dst_path, features=hf_features)
         else:
             df.to_parquet(dst_path)
-        return idx
+        return idx, (dst_chunk, dst_file)
 
     src_size = get_parquet_file_size_in_mb(src_path)
     dst_size = get_parquet_file_size_in_mb(dst_path)
 
     if dst_size + src_size >= max_mb:
         idx["chunk"], idx["file"] = update_chunk_file_indices(idx["chunk"], idx["file"], chunk_size)
-        new_path = aggr_root / default_path.format(chunk_index=idx["chunk"], file_index=idx["file"])
+        dst_chunk, dst_file = idx["chunk"], idx["file"]
+        new_path = aggr_root / default_path.format(chunk_index=dst_chunk, file_index=dst_file)
         new_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
         final_df = df
         target_path = new_path
     else:
-        existing_df = pd.read_parquet(dst_path)
+        if contains_images:
+            # Use HuggingFace datasets to read existing data to preserve image format
+            existing_ds = datasets.Dataset.from_parquet(str(dst_path))
+            existing_df = existing_ds.to_pandas()
+        else:
+            existing_df = pd.read_parquet(dst_path)
         final_df = pd.concat([existing_df, df], ignore_index=True)
         target_path = dst_path
 
     if contains_images:
-        to_parquet_with_hf_images(final_df, target_path)
+        to_parquet_with_hf_images(final_df, target_path, features=hf_features)
     else:
         final_df.to_parquet(target_path)
 
-    return idx
+    return idx, (dst_chunk, dst_file)
 
 
 def finalize_aggregation(aggr_meta, all_metadata):

src/lerobot/datasets/dataset_tools.py

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ This module provides utilities for:
 import logging
 import shutil
 from collections.abc import Callable
+from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
 from pathlib import Path
 
 import datasets
@@ -51,7 +52,8 @@ from lerobot.datasets.utils import (
     write_stats,
     write_tasks,
 )
-from lerobot.utils.constants import HF_LEROBOT_HOME
+from lerobot.datasets.video_utils import encode_video_frames, get_video_info
+from lerobot.utils.constants import HF_LEROBOT_HOME, OBS_IMAGE
 
 
 def _load_episode_with_stats(src_dataset: LeRobotDataset, episode_idx: int) -> dict:
@@ -1083,3 +1085,687 @@ def _copy_episodes_metadata_and_stats(
     else:
         if src_dataset.meta.stats:
             write_stats(src_dataset.meta.stats, dst_meta.root)
+
+
+def _save_episode_images_for_video(
+    dataset: LeRobotDataset,
+    imgs_dir: Path,
+    img_key: str,
+    episode_index: int,
+    num_workers: int = 4,
+) -> None:
+    """Save images from a specific episode and camera to disk for video encoding.
+
+    Args:
+        dataset: The LeRobot dataset to extract images from
+        imgs_dir: Directory to save images to
+        img_key: The image key (camera) to extract
+        episode_index: Index of the episode to save
+        num_workers: Number of threads for parallel image saving
+    """
+    # Create directory
+    imgs_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+    # Get dataset without torch format for PIL image access
+    hf_dataset = dataset.hf_dataset.with_format(None)
+
+    # Select only this camera's images
+    imgs_dataset = hf_dataset.select_columns(img_key)
+
+    # Get episode start and end indices
+    from_idx = dataset.meta.episodes["dataset_from_index"][episode_index]
+    to_idx = dataset.meta.episodes["dataset_to_index"][episode_index]
+
+    # Get all items for this episode
+    episode_dataset = imgs_dataset.select(range(from_idx, to_idx))
+
+    # Define function to save a single image
+    def save_single_image(i_item_tuple):
+        i, item = i_item_tuple
+        img = item[img_key]
+        # Use frame-XXXXXX.png format to match encode_video_frames expectations
+        img.save(str(imgs_dir / f"frame-{i:06d}.png"), quality=100)
+        return i
+
+    # Save images with proper naming convention for encode_video_frames (frame-XXXXXX.png)
+    items = list(enumerate(episode_dataset))
+
+    with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=num_workers) as executor:
+        futures = [executor.submit(save_single_image, item) for item in items]
+        for future in as_completed(futures):
+            future.result()  # This will raise any exceptions that occurred
+
+
+def _save_batch_episodes_images(
+    dataset: LeRobotDataset,
+    imgs_dir: Path,
+    img_key: str,
+    episode_indices: list[int],
+    num_workers: int = 4,
+) -> list[float]:
+    """Save images from multiple episodes to disk for batch video encoding.
+
+    Args:
+        dataset: The LeRobot dataset to extract images from
+        imgs_dir: Directory to save images to
+        img_key: The image key (camera) to extract
+        episode_indices: List of episode indices to save
+        num_workers: Number of threads for parallel image saving
+
+    Returns:
+        List of episode durations in seconds
+    """
+    imgs_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    hf_dataset = dataset.hf_dataset.with_format(None)
+    imgs_dataset = hf_dataset.select_columns(img_key)
+
+    # Define function to save a single image with global frame index
+    # Defined once outside the loop to avoid repeated closure creation
+    def save_single_image(i_item_tuple, base_frame_idx, img_key_param):
+        i, item = i_item_tuple
+        img = item[img_key_param]
+        # Use global frame index for naming
+        img.save(str(imgs_dir / f"frame-{base_frame_idx + i:06d}.png"), quality=100)
+        return i
+
+    episode_durations = []
+    frame_idx = 0
+
+    for ep_idx in episode_indices:
+        # Get episode range
+        from_idx = dataset.meta.episodes["dataset_from_index"][ep_idx]
+        to_idx = dataset.meta.episodes["dataset_to_index"][ep_idx]
+        episode_length = to_idx - from_idx
+        episode_durations.append(episode_length / dataset.fps)
+
+        # Get episode images
+        episode_dataset = imgs_dataset.select(range(from_idx, to_idx))
+
+        # Save images
+        items = list(enumerate(episode_dataset))
+        with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=num_workers) as executor:
+            futures = [executor.submit(save_single_image, item, frame_idx, img_key) for item in items]
+            for future in as_completed(futures):
+                future.result()
+
+        frame_idx += episode_length
+
+    return episode_durations
+
+
+def _iter_episode_batches(
+    episode_indices: list[int],
+    episode_lengths: dict[int, int],
+    size_per_frame_mb: float,
+    video_file_size_limit: float,
+    max_episodes: int | None,
+    max_frames: int | None,
+):
+    """Generator that yields batches of episode indices for video encoding.
+
+    Groups episodes into batches that respect size and memory constraints:
+    - Stays under video file size limit
+    - Respects maximum episodes per batch (if specified)
+    - Respects maximum frames per batch (if specified)
+
+    Args:
+        episode_indices: List of episode indices to batch
+        episode_lengths: Dictionary mapping episode index to episode length
+        size_per_frame_mb: Estimated size per frame in MB
+        video_file_size_limit: Maximum video file size in MB
+        max_episodes: Maximum number of episodes per batch (None = no limit)
+        max_frames: Maximum number of frames per batch (None = no limit)
+
+    Yields:
+        List of episode indices for each batch
+    """
+    batch_episodes = []
+    estimated_size = 0.0
+    total_frames = 0
+
+    for ep_idx in episode_indices:
+        ep_length = episode_lengths[ep_idx]
+        ep_estimated_size = ep_length * size_per_frame_mb
+
+        # we check if adding this episode would exceed any constraint
+        would_exceed_size = estimated_size > 0 and estimated_size + ep_estimated_size >= video_file_size_limit
+        would_exceed_episodes = max_episodes is not None and len(batch_episodes) >= max_episodes
+        would_exceed_frames = max_frames is not None and total_frames + ep_length > max_frames
+
+        if batch_episodes and (would_exceed_size or would_exceed_episodes or would_exceed_frames):
+            # yield current batch before adding this episode
+            yield batch_episodes
+            # start a new batch with current episode
+            batch_episodes = [ep_idx]
+            estimated_size = ep_estimated_size
+            total_frames = ep_length
+        else:
+            # add to current batch
+            batch_episodes.append(ep_idx)
+            estimated_size += ep_estimated_size
+            total_frames += ep_length
+
+    # yield final batch if not empty
+    if batch_episodes:
+        yield batch_episodes
+
+
+def _estimate_frame_size_via_calibration(
+    dataset: LeRobotDataset,
+    img_key: str,
+    episode_indices: list[int],
+    temp_dir: Path,
+    fps: int,
+    vcodec: str,
+    pix_fmt: str,
+    g: int,
+    crf: int,
+    fast_decode: int,
+    num_calibration_frames: int = 30,
+) -> float:
+    """Estimate MB per frame by encoding a small calibration sample.
+
+    Encodes a representative sample of frames using the exact codec parameters
+    to measure actual compression ratio, which is more accurate than heuristics.
+
+    Args:
+        dataset: Source dataset with images.
+        img_key: Image key to calibrate (e.g., "observation.images.top").
+        episode_indices: List of episode indices being processed.
+        temp_dir: Temporary directory for calibration files.
+        fps: Frames per second for video encoding.
+        vcodec: Video codec (libsvtav1, h264, hevc).
+        pix_fmt: Pixel format (yuv420p, etc.).
+        g: GOP size (group of pictures).
+        crf: Constant Rate Factor (quality).
+        fast_decode: Fast decode tuning parameter.
+        num_calibration_frames: Number of frames to use for calibration (default: 30).
+
+    Returns:
+        Estimated size in MB per frame based on actual encoding.
+    """
+    calibration_dir = temp_dir / "calibration" / img_key
+    calibration_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+    try:
+        # Select a representative episode (prefer middle episode if available)
+        calibration_ep_idx = episode_indices[len(episode_indices) // 2]
+
+        # Get episode range
+        from_idx = dataset.meta.episodes["dataset_from_index"][calibration_ep_idx]
+        to_idx = dataset.meta.episodes["dataset_to_index"][calibration_ep_idx]
+        episode_length = to_idx - from_idx
+
+        # Use up to num_calibration_frames from this episode
+        num_frames = min(num_calibration_frames, episode_length)
+
+        # Get frames from dataset
+        hf_dataset = dataset.hf_dataset.with_format(None)
+        sample_indices = range(from_idx, from_idx + num_frames)
+
+        # Save calibration frames
+        for i, idx in enumerate(sample_indices):
+            img = hf_dataset[idx][img_key]
+            img.save(str(calibration_dir / f"frame-{i:06d}.png"), quality=100)
+
+        # Encode calibration video
+        calibration_video_path = calibration_dir / "calibration.mp4"
+        encode_video_frames(
+            imgs_dir=calibration_dir,
+            video_path=calibration_video_path,
+            fps=fps,
+            vcodec=vcodec,
+            pix_fmt=pix_fmt,
+            g=g,
+            crf=crf,
+            fast_decode=fast_decode,
+            overwrite=True,
+        )
+
+        # Measure actual compressed size
+        video_size_bytes = calibration_video_path.stat().st_size
+        video_size_mb = video_size_bytes / BYTES_PER_MIB
+        size_per_frame_mb = video_size_mb / num_frames
+
+        logging.info(
+            f"  Calibration: {num_frames} frames -> {video_size_mb:.2f} MB "
+            f"= {size_per_frame_mb:.4f} MB/frame for {img_key}"
+        )
+
+        return size_per_frame_mb
+
+    finally:
+        # Clean up calibration files
+        if calibration_dir.exists():
+            shutil.rmtree(calibration_dir)
+
+
+def _copy_data_without_images(
+    src_dataset: LeRobotDataset,
+    dst_meta: LeRobotDatasetMetadata,
+    episode_indices: list[int],
+    img_keys: list[str],
+) -> None:
+    """Copy data files without image columns.
+
+    Args:
+        src_dataset: Source dataset
+        dst_meta: Destination metadata
+        episode_indices: Episodes to include
+        img_keys: Image keys to remove
+    """
+    from lerobot.datasets.utils import DATA_DIR
+
+    data_dir = src_dataset.root / DATA_DIR
+    parquet_files = sorted(data_dir.glob("*/*.parquet"))
+
+    if not parquet_files:
+        raise ValueError(f"No parquet files found in {data_dir}")
+
+    episode_set = set(episode_indices)
+
+    for src_path in tqdm(parquet_files, desc="Processing data files"):
+        df = pd.read_parquet(src_path).reset_index(drop=True)
+
+        # Filter to only include selected episodes
+        df = df[df["episode_index"].isin(episode_set)].copy()
+
+        if len(df) == 0:
+            continue
+
+        # Remove image columns
+        columns_to_drop = [col for col in img_keys if col in df.columns]
+        if columns_to_drop:
+            df = df.drop(columns=columns_to_drop)
+
+        # Get chunk and file indices from path
+        relative_path = src_path.relative_to(src_dataset.root)
+        chunk_dir = relative_path.parts[1]
+        file_name = relative_path.parts[2]
+        chunk_idx = int(chunk_dir.split("-")[1])
+        file_idx = int(file_name.split("-")[1].split(".")[0])
+
+        # Write to destination without pandas index
+        dst_path = dst_meta.root / f"data/chunk-{chunk_idx:03d}/file-{file_idx:03d}.parquet"
+        dst_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        df.to_parquet(dst_path, index=False)
+
+
+# Video conversion constants
+BYTES_PER_KIB = 1024
+BYTES_PER_MIB = BYTES_PER_KIB * BYTES_PER_KIB
+
+
+def modify_tasks(
+    dataset: LeRobotDataset,
+    new_task: str | None = None,
+    episode_tasks: dict[int, str] | None = None,
+) -> LeRobotDataset:
+    """Modify tasks in a LeRobotDataset.
+
+    This function allows you to either:
+    1. Set a single task for the entire dataset (using `new_task`)
+    2. Set specific tasks for specific episodes (using `episode_tasks`)
+
+    You can combine both: `new_task` sets the default, and `episode_tasks` overrides
+    specific episodes.
+
+    The dataset is modified in-place, updating only the task-related files:
+    - meta/tasks.parquet
+    - data/**/*.parquet (task_index column)
+    - meta/episodes/**/*.parquet (tasks column)
+    - meta/info.json (total_tasks)
+
+    Args:
+        dataset: The source LeRobotDataset to modify.
+        new_task: A single task string to apply to all episodes. If None and episode_tasks
+            is also None, raises an error.
+        episode_tasks: Optional dict mapping episode indices to their task strings.
+            Overrides `new_task` for specific episodes.
+
+
+    Examples:
+        Set a single task for all episodes:
+            dataset = modify_tasks(dataset, new_task="Pick up the cube")
+
+        Set different tasks for specific episodes:
+            dataset = modify_tasks(
+                dataset,
+                episode_tasks={0: "Task A", 1: "Task B", 2: "Task A"}
+            )
+
+        Set a default task with overrides:
+            dataset = modify_tasks(
+                dataset,
+                new_task="Default task",
+                episode_tasks={5: "Special task for episode 5"}
+            )
+    """
+    if new_task is None and episode_tasks is None:
+        raise ValueError("Must specify at least one of new_task or episode_tasks")
+
+    if episode_tasks is not None:
+        valid_indices = set(range(dataset.meta.total_episodes))
+        invalid = set(episode_tasks.keys()) - valid_indices
+        if invalid:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid episode indices: {invalid}")
+
+    # Ensure episodes metadata is loaded
+    if dataset.meta.episodes is None:
+        dataset.meta.episodes = load_episodes(dataset.root)
+
+    # Build the mapping from episode index to task string
+    episode_to_task: dict[int, str] = {}
+    for ep_idx in range(dataset.meta.total_episodes):
+        if episode_tasks and ep_idx in episode_tasks:
+            episode_to_task[ep_idx] = episode_tasks[ep_idx]
+        elif new_task is not None:
+            episode_to_task[ep_idx] = new_task
+        else:
+            # Keep original task if not overridden and no default provided
+            original_tasks = dataset.meta.episodes[ep_idx]["tasks"]
+            if not original_tasks:
+                raise ValueError(f"Episode {ep_idx} has no tasks and no default task was provided")
+            episode_to_task[ep_idx] = original_tasks[0]
+
+    # Collect all unique tasks and create new task mapping
+    unique_tasks = sorted(set(episode_to_task.values()))
+    new_task_df = pd.DataFrame({"task_index": list(range(len(unique_tasks)))}, index=unique_tasks)
+    task_to_index = {task: idx for idx, task in enumerate(unique_tasks)}
+
+    logging.info(f"Modifying tasks in {dataset.repo_id}")
+    logging.info(f"New tasks: {unique_tasks}")
+
+    root = dataset.root
+
+    # Update data files - modify task_index column
+    logging.info("Updating data files...")
+    data_dir = root / DATA_DIR
+
+    for parquet_path in tqdm(sorted(data_dir.rglob("*.parquet")), desc="Updating data"):
+        df = pd.read_parquet(parquet_path)
+
+        # Build a mapping from episode_index to new task_index for rows in this file
+        episode_indices_in_file = df["episode_index"].unique()
+        ep_to_new_task_idx = {
+            ep_idx: task_to_index[episode_to_task[ep_idx]] for ep_idx in episode_indices_in_file
+        }
+
+        # Update task_index column
+        df["task_index"] = df["episode_index"].map(ep_to_new_task_idx)
+        df.to_parquet(parquet_path, index=False)
+
+    # Update episodes metadata - modify tasks column
+    logging.info("Updating episodes metadata...")
+    episodes_dir = root / "meta" / "episodes"
+
+    for parquet_path in tqdm(sorted(episodes_dir.rglob("*.parquet")), desc="Updating episodes"):
+        df = pd.read_parquet(parquet_path)
+
+        # Update tasks column
+        df["tasks"] = df["episode_index"].apply(lambda ep_idx: [episode_to_task[ep_idx]])
+        df.to_parquet(parquet_path, index=False)
+
+    # Write new tasks.parquet
+    write_tasks(new_task_df, root)
+
+    # Update info.json
+    dataset.meta.info["total_tasks"] = len(unique_tasks)
+    write_info(dataset.meta.info, root)
+
+    # Reload metadata to reflect changes
+    dataset.meta.tasks = new_task_df
+    dataset.meta.episodes = load_episodes(root)
+
+    logging.info(f"Tasks: {unique_tasks}")
+
+    return dataset
+
+
+def convert_image_to_video_dataset(
+    dataset: LeRobotDataset,
+    output_dir: Path,
+    repo_id: str | None = None,
+    vcodec: str = "libsvtav1",
+    pix_fmt: str = "yuv420p",
+    g: int = 2,
+    crf: int = 30,
+    fast_decode: int = 0,
+    episode_indices: list[int] | None = None,
+    num_workers: int = 4,
+    max_episodes_per_batch: int | None = None,
+    max_frames_per_batch: int | None = None,
+) -> LeRobotDataset:
+    """Convert image-to-video dataset.
+
+    Creates a new LeRobotDataset with images encoded as videos, following the proper
+    LeRobot dataset structure with videos stored in chunked MP4 files.
+
+    Args:
+        dataset: The source LeRobot dataset with images
+        output_dir: Directory to save the new video dataset
+        repo_id: Repository ID for the new dataset (default: original_id + "_video")
+        vcodec: Video codec (default: libsvtav1)
+        pix_fmt: Pixel format (default: yuv420p)
+        g: Group of pictures size (default: 2)
+        crf: Constant rate factor (default: 30)
+        fast_decode: Fast decode tuning (default: 0)
+        episode_indices: List of episode indices to convert (None = all episodes)
+        num_workers: Number of threads for parallel processing (default: 4)
+        max_episodes_per_batch: Maximum episodes per video batch to avoid memory issues (None = no limit)
+        max_frames_per_batch: Maximum frames per video batch to avoid memory issues (None = no limit)
+
+    Returns:
+        New LeRobotDataset with images encoded as videos
+    """
+    # Check that it's an image dataset
+    if len(dataset.meta.video_keys) > 0:
+        raise ValueError(
+            f"This operation is for image datasets only. Video dataset provided: {dataset.repo_id}"
+        )
+
+    # Get all image keys
+    hf_dataset = dataset.hf_dataset.with_format(None)
+    img_keys = [key for key in hf_dataset.features if key.startswith(OBS_IMAGE)]
+
+    if len(img_keys) == 0:
+        raise ValueError(f"No image keys found in dataset {dataset.repo_id}")
+
+    # Determine which episodes to process
+    if episode_indices is None:
+        episode_indices = list(range(dataset.meta.total_episodes))
+
+    if repo_id is None:
+        repo_id = f"{dataset.repo_id}_video"
+
+    logging.info(
+        f"Converting {len(episode_indices)} episodes with {len(img_keys)} cameras from {dataset.repo_id}"
+    )
+    logging.info(f"Video codec: {vcodec}, pixel format: {pix_fmt}, GOP: {g}, CRF: {crf}")
+
+    # Create new features dict, converting image features to video features
+    new_features = {}
+    for key, value in dataset.meta.features.items():
+        if key not in img_keys:
+            new_features[key] = value
+        else:
+            # Convert image key to video format
+            new_features[key] = value.copy()
+            new_features[key]["dtype"] = "video"  # Change dtype from "image" to "video"
+            # Video info will be updated after episodes are encoded
+
+    # Create new metadata for video dataset
+    new_meta = LeRobotDatasetMetadata.create(
+        repo_id=repo_id,
+        fps=dataset.meta.fps,
+        features=new_features,
+        robot_type=dataset.meta.robot_type,
+        root=output_dir,
+        use_videos=True,
+        chunks_size=dataset.meta.chunks_size,
+        data_files_size_in_mb=dataset.meta.data_files_size_in_mb,
+        video_files_size_in_mb=dataset.meta.video_files_size_in_mb,
+    )
+
+    # Create temporary directory for image extraction
+    temp_dir = output_dir / "temp_images"
+    temp_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+    # Process all episodes and batch encode videos
+    # Use dictionary for O(1) episode metadata lookups instead of O(n) linear search
+    all_episode_metadata = {}
+    fps = int(dataset.fps)
+
+    try:
+        # Build episode metadata entries first
+        logging.info("Building episode metadata...")
+        cumulative_frame_idx = 0
+        for ep_idx in episode_indices:
+            src_episode = dataset.meta.episodes[ep_idx]
+            ep_length = src_episode["length"]
+            ep_meta = {
+                "episode_index": ep_idx,
+                "length": ep_length,
+                "dataset_from_index": cumulative_frame_idx,
+                "dataset_to_index": cumulative_frame_idx + ep_length,
+            }
+            if "data/chunk_index" in src_episode:
+                ep_meta["data/chunk_index"] = src_episode["data/chunk_index"]
+                ep_meta["data/file_index"] = src_episode["data/file_index"]
+            all_episode_metadata[ep_idx] = ep_meta
+            cumulative_frame_idx += ep_length
+
+        # Process each camera and batch encode multiple episodes together
+        video_file_size_limit = new_meta.video_files_size_in_mb
+
+        # Pre-compute episode lengths for batching
+        episode_lengths = {ep_idx: dataset.meta.episodes["length"][ep_idx] for ep_idx in episode_indices}
+
+        for img_key in tqdm(img_keys, desc="Processing cameras"):
+            # Estimate size per frame by encoding a small calibration sample
+            # This provides accurate compression ratio for the specific codec parameters
+            size_per_frame_mb = _estimate_frame_size_via_calibration(
+                dataset=dataset,
+                img_key=img_key,
+                episode_indices=episode_indices,
+                temp_dir=temp_dir,
+                fps=fps,
+                vcodec=vcodec,
+                pix_fmt=pix_fmt,
+                g=g,
+                crf=crf,
+                fast_decode=fast_decode,
+            )
+
+            logging.info(f"Processing camera: {img_key}")
+            chunk_idx, file_idx = 0, 0
+            cumulative_timestamp = 0.0
+
+            # Process episodes in batches to stay under size limit
+            for batch_episodes in _iter_episode_batches(
+                episode_indices=episode_indices,
+                episode_lengths=episode_lengths,
+                size_per_frame_mb=size_per_frame_mb,
+                video_file_size_limit=video_file_size_limit,
+                max_episodes=max_episodes_per_batch,
+                max_frames=max_frames_per_batch,
+            ):
+                total_frames_in_batch = sum(episode_lengths[idx] for idx in batch_episodes)
+                logging.info(
+                    f"  Encoding batch of {len(batch_episodes)} episodes "
+                    f"({batch_episodes[0]}-{batch_episodes[-1]}) = {total_frames_in_batch} frames"
+                )
+
+                # Save images for all episodes in this batch
+                imgs_dir = temp_dir / f"batch_{chunk_idx}_{file_idx}" / img_key
+                episode_durations = _save_batch_episodes_images(
+                    dataset=dataset,
+                    imgs_dir=imgs_dir,
+                    img_key=img_key,
+                    episode_indices=batch_episodes,
+                    num_workers=num_workers,
+                )
+
+                # Encode all batched episodes into single video
+                video_path = new_meta.root / new_meta.video_path.format(
+                    video_key=img_key, chunk_index=chunk_idx, file_index=file_idx
+                )
+                video_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+                encode_video_frames(
+                    imgs_dir=imgs_dir,
+                    video_path=video_path,
+                    fps=fps,
+                    vcodec=vcodec,
+                    pix_fmt=pix_fmt,
+                    g=g,
+                    crf=crf,
+                    fast_decode=fast_decode,
+                    overwrite=True,
+                )
+
+                # Clean up temporary images
+                shutil.rmtree(imgs_dir)
+
+                # Update metadata for each episode in the batch
+                for ep_idx, duration in zip(batch_episodes, episode_durations, strict=True):
+                    from_timestamp = cumulative_timestamp
+                    to_timestamp = cumulative_timestamp + duration
+                    cumulative_timestamp = to_timestamp
+
+                    # Find episode metadata entry and add video metadata (O(1) dictionary lookup)
+                    ep_meta = all_episode_metadata[ep_idx]
+                    ep_meta[f"videos/{img_key}/chunk_index"] = chunk_idx
+                    ep_meta[f"videos/{img_key}/file_index"] = file_idx
+                    ep_meta[f"videos/{img_key}/from_timestamp"] = from_timestamp
+                    ep_meta[f"videos/{img_key}/to_timestamp"] = to_timestamp
+
+                # Move to next video file for next batch
+                chunk_idx, file_idx = update_chunk_file_indices(chunk_idx, file_idx, new_meta.chunks_size)
+                cumulative_timestamp = 0.0
+
+        # Copy and transform data files (removing image columns)
+        _copy_data_without_images(dataset, new_meta, episode_indices, img_keys)
+
+        # Save episode metadata
+        episodes_df = pd.DataFrame(list(all_episode_metadata.values()))
+        episodes_path = new_meta.root / "meta" / "episodes" / "chunk-000" / "file-000.parquet"
+        episodes_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        episodes_df.to_parquet(episodes_path, index=False)
+
+        # Update metadata info
+        new_meta.info["total_episodes"] = len(episode_indices)
+        new_meta.info["total_frames"] = sum(ep["length"] for ep in all_episode_metadata.values())
+        new_meta.info["total_tasks"] = dataset.meta.total_tasks
+        new_meta.info["splits"] = {"train": f"0:{len(episode_indices)}"}
+
+        # Update video info for all image keys (now videos)
+        # We need to manually set video info since update_video_info() checks video_keys first
+        for img_key in img_keys:
+            if not new_meta.features[img_key].get("info", None):
+                video_path = new_meta.root / new_meta.video_path.format(
+                    video_key=img_key, chunk_index=0, file_index=0
+                )
+                new_meta.info["features"][img_key]["info"] = get_video_info(video_path)
+
+        write_info(new_meta.info, new_meta.root)
+
+        # Copy stats and tasks
+        if dataset.meta.stats is not None:
+            # Remove image stats
+            new_stats = {k: v for k, v in dataset.meta.stats.items() if k not in img_keys}
+            write_stats(new_stats, new_meta.root)
+
+        if dataset.meta.tasks is not None:
+            write_tasks(dataset.meta.tasks, new_meta.root)
+
+    finally:
+        # Clean up temporary directory
+        if temp_dir.exists():
+            shutil.rmtree(temp_dir)
+
+    logging.info(f"Completed converting {dataset.repo_id} to video format")
+    logging.info(f"New dataset saved to: {output_dir}")
+
+    # Return new dataset
+    return LeRobotDataset(repo_id=repo_id, root=output_dir)

src/lerobot/datasets/lerobot_dataset.py

@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.utils import (
     load_info,
     load_nested_dataset,
     load_stats,
+    load_subtasks,
     load_tasks,
     update_chunk_file_indices,
     validate_episode_buffer,
@@ -78,6 +79,7 @@ from lerobot.datasets.video_utils import (
 from lerobot.utils.constants import HF_LEROBOT_HOME
 
 CODEBASE_VERSION = "v3.0"
+VALID_VIDEO_CODECS = {"h264", "hevc", "libsvtav1"}
 
 
 class LeRobotDatasetMetadata:
@@ -161,6 +163,7 @@ class LeRobotDatasetMetadata:
         self.info = load_info(self.root)
         check_version_compatibility(self.repo_id, self._version, CODEBASE_VERSION)
         self.tasks = load_tasks(self.root)
+        self.subtasks = load_subtasks(self.root)
         self.episodes = load_episodes(self.root)
         self.stats = load_stats(self.root)
 
@@ -517,6 +520,7 @@ class LeRobotDatasetMetadata:
         _validate_feature_names(features)
 
         obj.tasks = None
+        obj.subtasks = None
         obj.episodes = None
         obj.stats = None
         obj.info = create_empty_dataset_info(
@@ -540,11 +544,13 @@ class LeRobotDatasetMetadata:
         return obj
 
 
-def _encode_video_worker(video_key: str, episode_index: int, root: Path, fps: int) -> Path:
+def _encode_video_worker(
+    video_key: str, episode_index: int, root: Path, fps: int, vcodec: str = "libsvtav1"
+) -> Path:
     temp_path = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp(dir=root)) / f"{video_key}_{episode_index:03d}.mp4"
     fpath = DEFAULT_IMAGE_PATH.format(image_key=video_key, episode_index=episode_index, frame_index=0)
     img_dir = (root / fpath).parent
-    encode_video_frames(img_dir, temp_path, fps, overwrite=True)
+    encode_video_frames(img_dir, temp_path, fps, vcodec=vcodec, overwrite=True)
     shutil.rmtree(img_dir)
     return temp_path
 
@@ -557,12 +563,13 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         episodes: list[int] | None = None,
         image_transforms: Callable | None = None,
         delta_timestamps: dict[str, list[float]] | None = None,
-        tolerance_s: float = 1e-4,
+        tolerance_s: float = 1e-2,
         revision: str | None = None,
         force_cache_sync: bool = False,
         download_videos: bool = True,
         video_backend: str | None = None,
         batch_encoding_size: int = 1,
+        vcodec: str = "libsvtav1",
     ):
         """
         2 modes are available for instantiating this class, depending on 2 different use cases:
@@ -675,8 +682,13 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
                 You can also use the 'pyav' decoder used by Torchvision, which used to be the default option, or 'video_reader' which is another decoder of Torchvision.
             batch_encoding_size (int, optional): Number of episodes to accumulate before batch encoding videos.
                 Set to 1 for immediate encoding (default), or higher for batched encoding. Defaults to 1.
+            vcodec (str, optional): Video codec for encoding videos during recording. Options: 'h264', 'hevc',
+                'libsvtav1'. Defaults to 'libsvtav1'. Use 'h264' for faster encoding on systems where AV1
+                encoding is CPU-heavy.
         """
         super().__init__()
+        if vcodec not in VALID_VIDEO_CODECS:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid vcodec '{vcodec}'. Must be one of: {sorted(VALID_VIDEO_CODECS)}")
         self.repo_id = repo_id
         self.root = Path(root) if root else HF_LEROBOT_HOME / repo_id
         self.image_transforms = image_transforms
@@ -688,6 +700,7 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         self.delta_indices = None
         self.batch_encoding_size = batch_encoding_size
         self.episodes_since_last_encoding = 0
+        self.vcodec = vcodec
 
         # Unused attributes
         self.image_writer = None
@@ -925,17 +938,30 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         else:
             return get_hf_features_from_features(self.features)
 
-    def _get_query_indices(self, idx: int, ep_idx: int) -> tuple[dict[str, list[int | bool]]]:
+    def _get_query_indices(
+        self, abs_idx: int, ep_idx: int
+    ) -> tuple[dict[str, list[int]], dict[str, torch.Tensor]]:
+        """Compute query indices for delta timestamps.
+
+        Args:
+            abs_idx: The absolute index in the full dataset (not the relative index in filtered episodes).
+            ep_idx: The episode index.
+
+        Returns:
+            A tuple of (query_indices, padding) where:
+            - query_indices: Dict mapping keys to lists of absolute indices to query
+            - padding: Dict mapping "{key}_is_pad" to boolean tensors indicating padded positions
+        """
         ep = self.meta.episodes[ep_idx]
         ep_start = ep["dataset_from_index"]
         ep_end = ep["dataset_to_index"]
         query_indices = {
-            key: [max(ep_start, min(ep_end - 1, idx + delta)) for delta in delta_idx]
+            key: [max(ep_start, min(ep_end - 1, abs_idx + delta)) for delta in delta_idx]
             for key, delta_idx in self.delta_indices.items()
         }
         padding = {  # Pad values outside of current episode range
             f"{key}_is_pad": torch.BoolTensor(
-                [(idx + delta < ep_start) | (idx + delta >= ep_end) for delta in delta_idx]
+                [(abs_idx + delta < ep_start) | (abs_idx + delta >= ep_end) for delta in delta_idx]
             )
             for key, delta_idx in self.delta_indices.items()
         }
@@ -1027,10 +1053,12 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         self._ensure_hf_dataset_loaded()
         item = self.hf_dataset[idx]
         ep_idx = item["episode_index"].item()
+        # Use the absolute index from the dataset for delta timestamp calculations
+        abs_idx = item["index"].item()
 
         query_indices = None
         if self.delta_indices is not None:
-            query_indices, padding = self._get_query_indices(idx, ep_idx)
+            query_indices, padding = self._get_query_indices(abs_idx, ep_idx)
             query_result = self._query_hf_dataset(query_indices)
             item = {**item, **padding}
             for key, val in query_result.items():
@@ -1050,6 +1078,12 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         # Add task as a string
         task_idx = item["task_index"].item()
         item["task"] = self.meta.tasks.iloc[task_idx].name
+
+        # add subtask information if available
+        if "subtask_index" in self.features and self.meta.subtasks is not None:
+            subtask_idx = item["subtask_index"].item()
+            item["subtask"] = self.meta.subtasks.iloc[subtask_idx].name
+
         return item
 
     def __repr__(self):
@@ -1211,6 +1245,7 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
                             episode_index,
                             self.root,
                             self.fps,
+                            self.vcodec,
                         ): video_key
                         for video_key in self.meta.video_keys
                     }
@@ -1487,7 +1522,7 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
             episode_index = self.episode_buffer["episode_index"]
             if isinstance(episode_index, np.ndarray):
                 episode_index = episode_index.item() if episode_index.size == 1 else episode_index[0]
-            for cam_key in self.meta.camera_keys:
+            for cam_key in self.meta.image_keys:
                 img_dir = self._get_image_file_dir(episode_index, cam_key)
                 if img_dir.is_dir():
                     shutil.rmtree(img_dir)
@@ -1526,7 +1561,7 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         Note: `encode_video_frames` is a blocking call. Making it asynchronous shouldn't speedup encoding,
         since video encoding with ffmpeg is already using multithreading.
         """
-        return _encode_video_worker(video_key, episode_index, self.root, self.fps)
+        return _encode_video_worker(video_key, episode_index, self.root, self.fps, self.vcodec)
 
     @classmethod
     def create(
@@ -1537,13 +1572,16 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         root: str | Path | None = None,
         robot_type: str | None = None,
         use_videos: bool = True,
-        tolerance_s: float = 1e-4,
+        tolerance_s: float = 1e-2,
         image_writer_processes: int = 0,
         image_writer_threads: int = 0,
         video_backend: str | None = None,
         batch_encoding_size: int = 1,
+        vcodec: str = "libsvtav1",
     ) -> "LeRobotDataset":
         """Create a LeRobot Dataset from scratch in order to record data."""
+        if vcodec not in VALID_VIDEO_CODECS:
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid vcodec '{vcodec}'. Must be one of: {sorted(VALID_VIDEO_CODECS)}")
         obj = cls.__new__(cls)
         obj.meta = LeRobotDatasetMetadata.create(
             repo_id=repo_id,
@@ -1560,6 +1598,7 @@ class LeRobotDataset(torch.utils.data.Dataset):
         obj.image_writer = None
         obj.batch_encoding_size = batch_encoding_size
         obj.episodes_since_last_encoding = 0
+        obj.vcodec = vcodec
 
         if image_writer_processes or image_writer_threads:
             obj.start_image_writer(image_writer_processes, image_writer_threads)

src/lerobot/datasets/pipeline_features.py

@@ -18,12 +18,12 @@ from typing import Any
 
 from lerobot.configs.types import PipelineFeatureType
 from lerobot.datasets.utils import hw_to_dataset_features
-from lerobot.processor import DataProcessorPipeline
+from lerobot.processor import DataProcessorPipeline, RobotAction, RobotObservation
 from lerobot.utils.constants import ACTION, OBS_IMAGES, OBS_STATE, OBS_STR
 
 
 def create_initial_features(
-    action: dict[str, Any] | None = None, observation: dict[str, Any] | None = None
+    action: RobotAction | None = None, observation: RobotObservation | None = None
 ) -> dict[PipelineFeatureType, dict[str, Any]]:
     """
     Creates the initial features dict for the dataset from action and observation specs.

src/lerobot/datasets/utils.py

@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ VIDEO_DIR = "videos"
 
 CHUNK_FILE_PATTERN = "chunk-{chunk_index:03d}/file-{file_index:03d}"
 DEFAULT_TASKS_PATH = "meta/tasks.parquet"
+DEFAULT_SUBTASKS_PATH = "meta/subtasks.parquet"
 DEFAULT_EPISODES_PATH = EPISODES_DIR + "/" + CHUNK_FILE_PATTERN + ".parquet"
 DEFAULT_DATA_PATH = DATA_DIR + "/" + CHUNK_FILE_PATTERN + ".parquet"
 DEFAULT_VIDEO_PATH = VIDEO_DIR + "/{video_key}/" + CHUNK_FILE_PATTERN + ".mp4"
@@ -353,6 +354,14 @@ def load_tasks(local_dir: Path) -> pandas.DataFrame:
     return tasks
 
 
+def load_subtasks(local_dir: Path) -> pandas.DataFrame | None:
+    """Load subtasks from subtasks.parquet if it exists."""
+    subtasks_path = local_dir / DEFAULT_SUBTASKS_PATH
+    if subtasks_path.exists():
+        return pd.read_parquet(subtasks_path)
+    return None
+
+
 def write_episodes(episodes: Dataset, local_dir: Path) -> None:
     """Write episode metadata to a parquet file in the LeRobot v3.0 format.
     This function writes episode-level metadata to a single parquet file.
@@ -1172,12 +1181,21 @@ def validate_episode_buffer(episode_buffer: dict, total_episodes: int, features:
         )
 
 
-def to_parquet_with_hf_images(df: pandas.DataFrame, path: Path) -> None:
+def to_parquet_with_hf_images(
+    df: pandas.DataFrame, path: Path, features: datasets.Features | None = None
+) -> None:
     """This function correctly writes to parquet a panda DataFrame that contains images encoded by HF dataset.
     This way, it can be loaded by HF dataset and correctly formatted images are returned.
+
+    Args:
+        df: DataFrame to write to parquet.
+        path: Path to write the parquet file.
+        features: Optional HuggingFace Features schema. If provided, ensures image columns
+                  are properly typed as Image() in the parquet schema.
     """
     # TODO(qlhoest): replace this weird synthax by `df.to_parquet(path)` only
-    datasets.Dataset.from_dict(df.to_dict(orient="list")).to_parquet(path)
+    ds = datasets.Dataset.from_dict(df.to_dict(orient="list"), features=features)
+    ds.to_parquet(path)
 
 
 def item_to_torch(item: dict) -> dict:

src/lerobot/envs/__init__.py

@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from .configs import AlohaEnv, EnvConfig, PushtEnv  # noqa: F401
+from .configs import AlohaEnv, EnvConfig, HubEnvConfig, PushtEnv  # noqa: F401

src/lerobot/envs/configs.py

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # limitations under the License.
 
 import abc
-from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field, fields
 from typing import Any
 
 import draccus
@@ -68,6 +68,22 @@ class EnvConfig(draccus.ChoiceRegistry, abc.ABC):
         raise NotImplementedError()
 
 
+@dataclass
+class HubEnvConfig(EnvConfig):
+    """Base class for environments that delegate creation to a hub-hosted make_env.
+
+    Hub environments download and execute remote code from the HF Hub.
+    The hub_path points to a repository containing an env.py with a make_env function.
+    """
+
+    hub_path: str | None = None  # required: e.g., "username/repo" or "username/repo@branch:file.py"
+
+    @property
+    def gym_kwargs(self) -> dict:
+        # Not used for hub environments - the hub's make_env handles everything
+        return {}
+
+
 @EnvConfig.register_subclass("aloha")
 @dataclass
 class AlohaEnv(EnvConfig):
@@ -244,6 +260,7 @@ class HILSerlRobotEnvConfig(EnvConfig):
 @dataclass
 class LiberoEnv(EnvConfig):
     task: str = "libero_10"  # can also choose libero_spatial, libero_object, etc.
+    task_ids: list[int] | None = None
     fps: int = 30
     episode_length: int | None = None
     obs_type: str = "pixels_agent_pos"
@@ -322,10 +339,10 @@ class LiberoEnv(EnvConfig):
 
     @property
     def gym_kwargs(self) -> dict:
-        return {
-            "obs_type": self.obs_type,
-            "render_mode": self.render_mode,
-        }
+        kwargs: dict[str, Any] = {"obs_type": self.obs_type, "render_mode": self.render_mode}
+        if self.task_ids is not None:
+            kwargs["task_ids"] = self.task_ids
+        return kwargs
 
 
 @EnvConfig.register_subclass("metaworld")
@@ -368,3 +385,71 @@ class MetaworldEnv(EnvConfig):
             "obs_type": self.obs_type,
             "render_mode": self.render_mode,
         }
+
+
+@EnvConfig.register_subclass("isaaclab_arena")
+@dataclass
+class IsaaclabArenaEnv(HubEnvConfig):
+    hub_path: str = "nvidia/isaaclab-arena-envs"
+    episode_length: int = 300
+    num_envs: int = 1
+    embodiment: str | None = "gr1_pink"
+    object: str | None = "power_drill"
+    mimic: bool = False
+    teleop_device: str | None = None
+    seed: int | None = 42
+    device: str | None = "cuda:0"
+    disable_fabric: bool = False
+    enable_cameras: bool = False
+    headless: bool = False
+    enable_pinocchio: bool = True
+    environment: str | None = "gr1_microwave"
+    task: str | None = "Reach out to the microwave and open it."
+    state_dim: int = 54
+    action_dim: int = 36
+    camera_height: int = 512
+    camera_width: int = 512
+    video: bool = False
+    video_length: int = 100
+    video_interval: int = 200
+    # Comma-separated keys, e.g., "robot_joint_pos,left_eef_pos"
+    state_keys: str = "robot_joint_pos"
+    # Comma-separated keys, e.g., "robot_pov_cam_rgb,front_cam_rgb"
+    # Set to None or "" for environments without cameras
+    camera_keys: str | None = None
+    features: dict[str, PolicyFeature] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    features_map: dict[str, str] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    kwargs: dict | None = None
+
+    def __post_init__(self):
+        if self.kwargs:
+            # dynamically convert kwargs to fields in the dataclass
+            # NOTE! the new fields will not bee seen by the dataclass repr
+            field_names = {f.name for f in fields(self)}
+            for key, value in self.kwargs.items():
+                if key not in field_names and key != "kwargs":
+                    setattr(self, key, value)
+            self.kwargs = None
+
+        # Set action feature
+        self.features[ACTION] = PolicyFeature(type=FeatureType.ACTION, shape=(self.action_dim,))
+        self.features_map[ACTION] = ACTION
+
+        # Set state feature
+        self.features[OBS_STATE] = PolicyFeature(type=FeatureType.STATE, shape=(self.state_dim,))
+        self.features_map[OBS_STATE] = OBS_STATE
+
+        # Add camera features for each camera key
+        if self.enable_cameras and self.camera_keys:
+            for cam_key in self.camera_keys.split(","):
+                cam_key = cam_key.strip()
+                if cam_key:
+                    self.features[cam_key] = PolicyFeature(
+                        type=FeatureType.VISUAL,
+                        shape=(self.camera_height, self.camera_width, 3),
+                    )
+                    self.features_map[cam_key] = f"{OBS_IMAGES}.{cam_key}"
+
+    @property
+    def gym_kwargs(self) -> dict:
+        return {}

src/lerobot/envs/factory.py

@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ import gymnasium as gym
 from gymnasium.envs.registration import registry as gym_registry
 
 from lerobot.configs.policies import PreTrainedConfig
-from lerobot.envs.configs import AlohaEnv, EnvConfig, LiberoEnv, PushtEnv
+from lerobot.envs.configs import AlohaEnv, EnvConfig, HubEnvConfig, IsaaclabArenaEnv, LiberoEnv, PushtEnv
 from lerobot.envs.utils import _call_make_env, _download_hub_file, _import_hub_module, _normalize_hub_result
 from lerobot.policies.xvla.configuration_xvla import XVLAConfig
 from lerobot.processor import ProcessorStep
-from lerobot.processor.env_processor import LiberoProcessorStep
+from lerobot.processor.env_processor import IsaaclabArenaProcessorStep, LiberoProcessorStep
 from lerobot.processor.pipeline import PolicyProcessorPipeline
 
 
@@ -73,6 +73,26 @@ def make_env_pre_post_processors(
     if isinstance(env_cfg, LiberoEnv) or "libero" in env_cfg.type:
         preprocessor_steps.append(LiberoProcessorStep())
 
+    # For Isaaclab Arena environments, add the IsaaclabArenaProcessorStep
+    if isinstance(env_cfg, IsaaclabArenaEnv) or "isaaclab_arena" in env_cfg.type:
+        # Parse comma-separated keys (handle None for state-based policies)
+        if env_cfg.state_keys:
+            state_keys = tuple(k.strip() for k in env_cfg.state_keys.split(",") if k.strip())
+        else:
+            state_keys = ()
+        if env_cfg.camera_keys:
+            camera_keys = tuple(k.strip() for k in env_cfg.camera_keys.split(",") if k.strip())
+        else:
+            camera_keys = ()
+        if not state_keys and not camera_keys:
+            raise ValueError("At least one of state_keys or camera_keys must be specified.")
+        preprocessor_steps.append(
+            IsaaclabArenaProcessorStep(
+                state_keys=state_keys,
+                camera_keys=camera_keys,
+            )
+        )
+
     preprocessor = PolicyProcessorPipeline(steps=preprocessor_steps)
     postprocessor = PolicyProcessorPipeline(steps=postprocessor_steps)
 
@@ -98,7 +118,6 @@ def make_env(
         hub_cache_dir (str | None): Optional cache path for downloaded hub files.
         trust_remote_code (bool): **Explicit consent** to execute remote code from the Hub.
             Default False — must be set to True to import/exec hub `env.py`.
-
     Raises:
         ValueError: if n_envs < 1
         ModuleNotFoundError: If the requested env package is not installed
@@ -112,19 +131,35 @@ def make_env(
     """
     # if user passed a hub id string (e.g., "username/repo", "username/repo@main:env.py")
     # simplified: only support hub-provided `make_env`
+    # TODO: (jadechoghari): deprecate string API and remove this check
     if isinstance(cfg, str):
+        hub_path: str | None = cfg
+    elif isinstance(cfg, HubEnvConfig):
+        hub_path = cfg.hub_path
+    else:
+        hub_path = None
+
+    # If hub_path is set, download and call hub-provided `make_env`
+    if hub_path:
         # _download_hub_file will raise the same RuntimeError if trust_remote_code is False
-        repo_id, file_path, local_file, revision = _download_hub_file(cfg, trust_remote_code, hub_cache_dir)
+        repo_id, file_path, local_file, revision = _download_hub_file(
+            hub_path, trust_remote_code, hub_cache_dir
+        )
 
         # import and surface clear import errors
         module = _import_hub_module(local_file, repo_id)
 
         # call the hub-provided make_env
-        raw_result = _call_make_env(module, n_envs=n_envs, use_async_envs=use_async_envs)
+        env_cfg = None if isinstance(cfg, str) else cfg
+        raw_result = _call_make_env(module, n_envs=n_envs, use_async_envs=use_async_envs, cfg=env_cfg)
 
         # normalize the return into {suite: {task_id: vec_env}}
         return _normalize_hub_result(raw_result)
 
+    # At this point, cfg must be an EnvConfig (not a string) since hub_path would have been set otherwise
+    if isinstance(cfg, str):
+        raise TypeError("cfg should be an EnvConfig at this point")
+
     if n_envs < 1:
         raise ValueError("`n_envs` must be at least 1")
 

src/lerobot/envs/libero.py

@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ from gymnasium import spaces
 from libero.libero import benchmark, get_libero_path
 from libero.libero.envs import OffScreenRenderEnv
 
+from lerobot.processor import RobotObservation
+
 
 def _parse_camera_names(camera_name: str | Sequence[str]) -> list[str]:
     """Normalize camera_name into a non-empty list of strings."""
@@ -237,7 +239,7 @@ class LiberoEnv(gym.Env):
         env.reset()
         return env
 
-    def _format_raw_obs(self, raw_obs: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    def _format_raw_obs(self, raw_obs: RobotObservation) -> RobotObservation:
         images = {}
         for camera_name in self.camera_name:
             image = raw_obs[camera_name]
@@ -291,9 +293,9 @@ class LiberoEnv(gym.Env):
     def reset(self, seed=None, **kwargs):
         super().reset(seed=seed)
         self._env.seed(seed)
-        if self.init_states and self._init_states is not None:
-            self._env.set_init_state(self._init_states[self._init_state_id])
         raw_obs = self._env.reset()
+        if self.init_states and self._init_states is not None:
+            raw_obs = self._env.set_init_state(self._init_states[self._init_state_id])
 
         # After reset, objects may be unstable (slightly floating, intersecting, etc.).
         # Step the simulator with a no-op action for a few frames so everything settles.
@@ -313,7 +315,7 @@ class LiberoEnv(gym.Env):
         info = {"is_success": False}
         return observation, info
 
-    def step(self, action: np.ndarray) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], float, bool, bool, dict[str, Any]]:
+    def step(self, action: np.ndarray) -> tuple[RobotObservation, float, bool, bool, dict[str, Any]]:
         if action.ndim != 1:
             raise ValueError(
                 f"Expected action to be 1-D (shape (action_dim,)), "

src/lerobot/envs/metaworld.py

@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ import metaworld.policies as policies
 import numpy as np
 from gymnasium import spaces
 
+from lerobot.processor import RobotObservation
+
 # ---- Load configuration data from the external JSON file ----
 CONFIG_PATH = Path(__file__).parent / "metaworld_config.json"
 try:
@@ -161,7 +163,7 @@ class MetaworldEnv(gym.Env):
         env._freeze_rand_vec = False  # otherwise no randomization
         return env
 
-    def _format_raw_obs(self, raw_obs: np.ndarray) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    def _format_raw_obs(self, raw_obs: np.ndarray) -> RobotObservation:
         image = None
         if self._env is not None:
             image = self._env.render()
@@ -196,7 +198,7 @@ class MetaworldEnv(gym.Env):
         self,
         seed: int | None = None,
         **kwargs,
-    ) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], dict[str, Any]]:
+    ) -> tuple[RobotObservation, dict[str, Any]]:
         """
         Reset the environment to its initial state.
 
@@ -204,7 +206,7 @@ class MetaworldEnv(gym.Env):
             seed (Optional[int]): Random seed for environment initialization.
 
         Returns:
-            observation (Dict[str, Any]): The initial formatted observation.
+            observation (RobotObservation): The initial formatted observation.
             info (Dict[str, Any]): Additional info about the reset state.
         """
         super().reset(seed=seed)
@@ -216,7 +218,7 @@ class MetaworldEnv(gym.Env):
         info = {"is_success": False}
         return observation, info
 
-    def step(self, action: np.ndarray) -> tuple[dict[str, Any], float, bool, bool, dict[str, Any]]:
+    def step(self, action: np.ndarray) -> tuple[RobotObservation, float, bool, bool, dict[str, Any]]:
         """
         Perform one environment step.
 
@@ -224,7 +226,7 @@ class MetaworldEnv(gym.Env):
             action (np.ndarray): The action to execute, must be 1-D with shape (action_dim,).
 
         Returns:
-            observation (Dict[str, Any]): The formatted observation after the step.
+            observation (RobotObservation): The formatted observation after the step.
             reward (float): The scalar reward for this step.
             terminated (bool): Whether the episode terminated successfully.
             truncated (bool): Whether the episode was truncated due to a time limit.

src/lerobot/envs/utils.py

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ from torch import Tensor
 
 from lerobot.configs.types import FeatureType, PolicyFeature
 from lerobot.envs.configs import EnvConfig
+from lerobot.processor import RobotObservation
 from lerobot.utils.constants import OBS_ENV_STATE, OBS_IMAGE, OBS_IMAGES, OBS_STATE, OBS_STR
 from lerobot.utils.utils import get_channel_first_image_shape
 
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@ def _convert_nested_dict(d):
 
 
 def preprocess_observation(observations: dict[str, np.ndarray]) -> dict[str, Tensor]:
-    # TODO(aliberts, rcadene): refactor this to use features from the environment (no hardcoding)
+    # TODO(jadechoghari, imstevenpmwork): refactor this to use features from the environment (no hardcoding)
     """Convert environment observation to LeRobot format observation.
     Args:
         observation: Dictionary of observation batches from a Gym vector environment.
@@ -98,11 +99,19 @@ def preprocess_observation(observations: dict[str, np.ndarray]) -> dict[str, Ten
 
     if "robot_state" in observations:
         return_observations[f"{OBS_STR}.robot_state"] = _convert_nested_dict(observations["robot_state"])
+
+    # Handle IsaacLab Arena format: observations have 'policy' and 'camera_obs' keys
+    if "policy" in observations:
+        return_observations[f"{OBS_STR}.policy"] = observations["policy"]
+
+    if "camera_obs" in observations:
+        return_observations[f"{OBS_STR}.camera_obs"] = observations["camera_obs"]
+
     return return_observations
 
 
 def env_to_policy_features(env_cfg: EnvConfig) -> dict[str, PolicyFeature]:
-    # TODO(aliberts, rcadene): remove this hardcoding of keys and just use the nested keys as is
+    # TODO(jadechoghari, imstevenpmwork): remove this hardcoding of keys and just use the nested keys as is
     # (need to also refactor preprocess_observation and externalize normalization from policies)
     policy_features = {}
     for key, ft in env_cfg.features.items():
@@ -144,7 +153,7 @@ def check_env_attributes_and_types(env: gym.vector.VectorEnv) -> None:
             )
 
 
-def add_envs_task(env: gym.vector.VectorEnv, observation: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
+def add_envs_task(env: gym.vector.VectorEnv, observation: RobotObservation) -> RobotObservation:
     """Adds task feature to the observation dict with respect to the first environment attribute."""
     if hasattr(env.envs[0], "task_description"):
         task_result = env.call("task_description")
@@ -302,7 +311,7 @@ def _import_hub_module(local_file: str, repo_id: str) -> Any:
     return module
 
 
-def _call_make_env(module: Any, n_envs: int, use_async_envs: bool) -> Any:
+def _call_make_env(module: Any, n_envs: int, use_async_envs: bool, cfg: EnvConfig | None) -> Any:
     """
     Ensure module exposes make_env and call it.
     """
@@ -311,7 +320,11 @@ def _call_make_env(module: Any, n_envs: int, use_async_envs: bool) -> Any:
             f"The hub module {getattr(module, '__name__', 'hub_module')} must expose `make_env(n_envs=int, use_async_envs=bool)`."
         )
     entry_fn = module.make_env
-    return entry_fn(n_envs=n_envs, use_async_envs=use_async_envs)
+    # Only pass cfg if it's not None (i.e., when an EnvConfig was provided, not a string hub ID)
+    if cfg is not None:
+        return entry_fn(n_envs=n_envs, use_async_envs=use_async_envs, cfg=cfg)
+    else:
+        return entry_fn(n_envs=n_envs, use_async_envs=use_async_envs)
 
 
 def _normalize_hub_result(result: Any) -> dict[str, dict[int, gym.vector.VectorEnv]]:

src/lerobot/motors/__init__.py

@@ -14,4 +14,8 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from .motors_bus import Motor, MotorCalibration, MotorNormMode, MotorsBus
+from .motors_bus import (
+    Motor,
+    MotorCalibration,
+    MotorNormMode,
+)

src/lerobot/motors/calibration_gui.py

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ from dataclasses import dataclass
 
 os.environ["PYGAME_HIDE_SUPPORT_PROMPT"] = "1"
 
-from lerobot.motors import MotorCalibration, MotorsBus
+from .motors_bus import MotorCalibration, MotorsBus
 
 BAR_LEN, BAR_THICKNESS = 450, 8
 HANDLE_R = 10

src/lerobot/motors/damiao/__init__.py

@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-from .config_so100_leader import SO100LeaderConfig
-from .so100_leader import SO100Leader
+from .damiao import DamiaoMotorsBus
+from .tables import *

src/lerobot/motors/damiao/damiao.py

@@ -0,0 +1,833 @@
+# Copyright 2025 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.
+
+# Portions of this file are derived from DM_Control_Python by cmjang.
+# Licensed under the MIT License; see `LICENSE` for the full text:
+# https://github.com/cmjang/DM_Control_Python
+
+import logging
+import time
+from contextlib import contextmanager
+from copy import deepcopy
+from functools import cached_property
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any, TypedDict
+
+from lerobot.utils.import_utils import _can_available
+
+if TYPE_CHECKING or _can_available:
+    import can
+else:
+
+    class can:  # noqa: N801
+        Message = object
+        interface = None
+
+
+import numpy as np
+
+from lerobot.utils.errors import DeviceAlreadyConnectedError, DeviceNotConnectedError
+from lerobot.utils.robot_utils import precise_sleep
+from lerobot.utils.utils import enter_pressed, move_cursor_up
+
+from ..motors_bus import Motor, MotorCalibration, MotorsBusBase, NameOrID, Value
+from .tables import (
+    AVAILABLE_BAUDRATES,
+    CAN_CMD_DISABLE,
+    CAN_CMD_ENABLE,
+    CAN_CMD_REFRESH,
+    CAN_CMD_SET_ZERO,
+    CAN_PARAM_ID,
+    DEFAULT_BAUDRATE,
+    DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS,
+    MIT_KD_RANGE,
+    MIT_KP_RANGE,
+    MOTOR_LIMIT_PARAMS,
+    MotorType,
+)
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+LONG_TIMEOUT_SEC = 0.1
+MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC = 0.01
+SHORT_TIMEOUT_SEC = 0.001
+PRECISE_TIMEOUT_SEC = 0.0001
+
+
+class MotorState(TypedDict):
+    position: float
+    velocity: float
+    torque: float
+    temp_mos: float
+    temp_rotor: float
+
+
+class DamiaoMotorsBus(MotorsBusBase):
+    """
+    The Damiao implementation for a MotorsBus using CAN bus communication.
+
+    This class uses python-can for CAN bus communication with Damiao motors.
+    For more info, see:
+    - python-can documentation: https://python-can.readthedocs.io/en/stable/
+    - Seedstudio documentation: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/damiao_series/
+    - DM_Control_Python repo: https://github.com/cmjang/DM_Control_Python
+    """
+
+    # CAN-specific settings
+    available_baudrates = deepcopy(AVAILABLE_BAUDRATES)
+    default_baudrate = DEFAULT_BAUDRATE
+    default_timeout = DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        port: str,
+        motors: dict[str, Motor],
+        calibration: dict[str, MotorCalibration] | None = None,
+        can_interface: str = "auto",
+        use_can_fd: bool = True,
+        bitrate: int = 1000000,
+        data_bitrate: int | None = 5000000,
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize the Damiao motors bus.
+
+        Args:
+            port: CAN interface name (e.g., "can0" for Linux, "/dev/cu.usbmodem*" for macOS)
+            motors: Dictionary mapping motor names to Motor objects
+            calibration: Optional calibration data
+            can_interface: CAN interface type - "auto" (default), "socketcan" (Linux), or "slcan" (macOS/serial)
+            use_can_fd: Whether to use CAN FD mode (default: True for OpenArms)
+            bitrate: Nominal bitrate in bps (default: 1000000 = 1 Mbps)
+            data_bitrate: Data bitrate for CAN FD in bps (default: 5000000 = 5 Mbps), ignored if use_can_fd is False
+        """
+        super().__init__(port, motors, calibration)
+        self.port = port
+        self.can_interface = can_interface
+        self.use_can_fd = use_can_fd
+        self.bitrate = bitrate
+        self.data_bitrate = data_bitrate
+        self.canbus: can.interface.Bus | None = None
+        self._is_connected = False
+
+        # Map motor names to CAN IDs
+        self._motor_can_ids: dict[str, int] = {}
+        self._recv_id_to_motor: dict[int, str] = {}
+        self._motor_types: dict[str, MotorType] = {}
+
+        for name, motor in self.motors.items():
+            if motor.motor_type_str is None:
+                raise ValueError(f"Motor '{name}' is missing required 'motor_type'")
+            self._motor_types[name] = getattr(MotorType, motor.motor_type_str.upper().replace("-", "_"))
+
+            # Map recv_id to motor name for filtering responses
+            if motor.recv_id is not None:
+                self._recv_id_to_motor[motor.recv_id] = name
+
+        # State cache for handling packet drops safely
+        self._last_known_states: dict[str, MotorState] = {
+            name: {
+                "position": 0.0,
+                "velocity": 0.0,
+                "torque": 0.0,
+                "temp_mos": 0.0,
+                "temp_rotor": 0.0,
+            }
+            for name in self.motors
+        }
+
+        # Dynamic gains storage
+        # Defaults: Kp=10.0 (Stiffness), Kd=0.5 (Damping)
+        self._gains: dict[str, dict[str, float]] = {name: {"kp": 10.0, "kd": 0.5} for name in self.motors}
+
+    @property
+    def is_connected(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if the CAN bus is connected."""
+        return self._is_connected and self.canbus is not None
+
+    def connect(self, handshake: bool = True) -> None:
+        """
+        Open the CAN bus and initialize communication.
+
+        Args:
+            handshake: If True, ping all motors to verify they're present
+        """
+        if self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceAlreadyConnectedError(
+                f"{self.__class__.__name__}('{self.port}') is already connected."
+            )
+
+        try:
+            # Auto-detect interface type based on port name
+            if self.can_interface == "auto":
+                if self.port.startswith("/dev/"):
+                    self.can_interface = "slcan"
+                    logger.info(f"Auto-detected slcan interface for port {self.port}")
+                else:
+                    self.can_interface = "socketcan"
+                    logger.info(f"Auto-detected socketcan interface for port {self.port}")
+
+            # Connect to CAN bus
+            kwargs = {
+                "channel": self.port,
+                "bitrate": self.bitrate,
+                "interface": self.can_interface,
+            }
+
+            if self.can_interface == "socketcan" and self.use_can_fd and self.data_bitrate is not None:
+                kwargs.update({"data_bitrate": self.data_bitrate, "fd": True})
+                logger.info(
+                    f"Connected to {self.port} with CAN FD (bitrate={self.bitrate}, data_bitrate={self.data_bitrate})"
+                )
+            else:
+                logger.info(f"Connected to {self.port} with {self.can_interface} (bitrate={self.bitrate})")
+
+            self.canbus = can.interface.Bus(**kwargs)
+            self._is_connected = True
+
+            if handshake:
+                self._handshake()
+
+            logger.debug(f"{self.__class__.__name__} connected via {self.can_interface}.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._is_connected = False
+            raise ConnectionError(f"Failed to connect to CAN bus: {e}") from e
+
+    def _handshake(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify all motors are present and populate initial state cache.
+        Raises ConnectionError if any motor fails to respond.
+        """
+        logger.info("Starting handshake with motors...")
+
+        # Drain any pending messages
+        while self.canbus.recv(timeout=0.01):
+            pass
+
+        missing_motors = []
+        for motor_name in self.motors:
+            motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor_name)
+            recv_id = self._get_motor_recv_id(motor_name)
+
+            # Send enable command
+            data = [0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF, CAN_CMD_ENABLE]
+            msg = can.Message(arbitration_id=motor_id, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd)
+            self.canbus.send(msg)
+
+            # Wait for response with longer timeout
+            response = None
+            start_time = time.time()
+            while time.time() - start_time < 0.1:
+                response = self.canbus.recv(timeout=0.1)
+                if response and response.arbitration_id == recv_id:
+                    break
+                response = None
+
+            if response is None:
+                missing_motors.append(motor_name)
+            else:
+                self._process_response(motor_name, msg)
+            time.sleep(MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+        if missing_motors:
+            raise ConnectionError(
+                f"Handshake failed. The following motors did not respond: {missing_motors}. "
+                "Check power (24V) and CAN wiring."
+            )
+        logger.info("Handshake successful. All motors ready.")
+
+    def disconnect(self, disable_torque: bool = True) -> None:
+        """
+        Close the CAN bus connection.
+
+        Args:
+            disable_torque: If True, disable torque on all motors before disconnecting
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self.__class__.__name__}('{self.port}') is not connected.")
+
+        if disable_torque:
+            try:
+                self.disable_torque()
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Failed to disable torque during disconnect: {e}")
+
+        if self.canbus:
+            self.canbus.shutdown()
+            self.canbus = None
+        self._is_connected = False
+        logger.debug(f"{self.__class__.__name__} disconnected.")
+
+    def configure_motors(self) -> None:
+        """Configure all motors with default settings."""
+        # Damiao motors don't require much configuration in MIT mode
+        # Just ensure they're enabled
+        for motor in self.motors:
+            self._send_simple_command(motor, CAN_CMD_ENABLE)
+            time.sleep(MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+    def _send_simple_command(self, motor: NameOrID, command_byte: int) -> None:
+        """Helper to send simple 8-byte commands (Enable, Disable, Zero)."""
+        motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+        motor_name = self._get_motor_name(motor)
+        recv_id = self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)
+        data = [0xFF] * 7 + [command_byte]
+        msg = can.Message(arbitration_id=motor_id, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd)
+        self.canbus.send(msg)
+        if msg := self._recv_motor_response(expected_recv_id=recv_id):
+            self._process_response(motor_name, msg)
+        else:
+            logger.debug(f"No response from {motor_name} after command 0x{command_byte:02X}")
+
+    def enable_torque(self, motors: str | list[str] | None = None, num_retry: int = 0) -> None:
+        """Enable torque on selected motors."""
+        target_motors = self._get_motors_list(motors)
+        for motor in target_motors:
+            for _ in range(num_retry + 1):
+                try:
+                    self._send_simple_command(motor, CAN_CMD_ENABLE)
+                    break
+                except Exception as e:
+                    if _ == num_retry:
+                        raise e
+                    time.sleep(MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+    def disable_torque(self, motors: str | list[str] | None = None, num_retry: int = 0) -> None:
+        """Disable torque on selected motors."""
+        target_motors = self._get_motors_list(motors)
+        for motor in target_motors:
+            for _ in range(num_retry + 1):
+                try:
+                    self._send_simple_command(motor, CAN_CMD_DISABLE)
+                    break
+                except Exception as e:
+                    if _ == num_retry:
+                        raise e
+                    time.sleep(MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+    @contextmanager
+    def torque_disabled(self, motors: str | list[str] | None = None):
+        """
+        Context manager that guarantees torque is re-enabled.
+
+        This helper is useful to temporarily disable torque when configuring motors.
+        """
+        self.disable_torque(motors)
+        try:
+            yield
+        finally:
+            self.enable_torque(motors)
+
+    def set_zero_position(self, motors: str | list[str] | None = None) -> None:
+        """Set current position as zero for selected motors."""
+        target_motors = self._get_motors_list(motors)
+        for motor in target_motors:
+            self._send_simple_command(motor, CAN_CMD_SET_ZERO)
+            time.sleep(MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+    def _refresh_motor(self, motor: NameOrID) -> can.Message | None:
+        """Refresh motor status and return the response."""
+        motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+        recv_id = self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)
+        data = [motor_id & 0xFF, (motor_id >> 8) & 0xFF, CAN_CMD_REFRESH, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
+        msg = can.Message(arbitration_id=CAN_PARAM_ID, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd)
+        self.canbus.send(msg)
+        return self._recv_motor_response(expected_recv_id=recv_id)
+
+    def _recv_motor_response(
+        self, expected_recv_id: int | None = None, timeout: float = 0.001
+    ) -> can.Message | None:
+        """
+        Receive a response from a motor.
+
+        Args:
+            expected_recv_id: If provided, only return messages from this CAN ID
+            timeout: Timeout in seconds (default: 1ms for high-speed operation)
+        Returns:
+            CAN message if received, None otherwise
+        """
+        try:
+            start_time = time.time()
+            messages_seen = []
+            while time.time() - start_time < timeout:
+                msg = self.canbus.recv(timeout=PRECISE_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+                if msg:
+                    messages_seen.append(f"0x{msg.arbitration_id:02X}")
+                    if expected_recv_id is None or msg.arbitration_id == expected_recv_id:
+                        return msg
+                    logger.debug(
+                        f"Ignoring message from 0x{msg.arbitration_id:02X}, expected 0x{expected_recv_id:02X}"
+                    )
+
+            if logger.isEnabledFor(logging.DEBUG):
+                if messages_seen:
+                    logger.debug(
+                        f"Received {len(messages_seen)} msgs from {set(messages_seen)}, expected 0x{expected_recv_id:02X}"
+                    )
+                else:
+                    logger.debug(f"No CAN messages received (expected 0x{expected_recv_id:02X})")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Failed to receive CAN message: {e}")
+        return None
+
+    def _recv_all_responses(
+        self, expected_recv_ids: list[int], timeout: float = 0.002
+    ) -> dict[int, can.Message]:
+        """
+        Efficiently receive responses from multiple motors at once.
+        Uses the OpenArms pattern: collect all available messages within timeout.
+
+        Args:
+            expected_recv_ids: List of CAN IDs we expect responses from
+            timeout: Total timeout in seconds (default: 2ms)
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary mapping recv_id to CAN message
+        """
+        responses = {}
+        expected_set = set(expected_recv_ids)
+        start_time = time.time()
+
+        try:
+            while len(responses) < len(expected_recv_ids) and (time.time() - start_time) < timeout:
+                # 100us poll timeout
+                msg = self.canbus.recv(timeout=PRECISE_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+                if msg and msg.arbitration_id in expected_set:
+                    responses[msg.arbitration_id] = msg
+                    if len(responses) == len(expected_recv_ids):
+                        break
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.debug(f"Error receiving responses: {e}")
+
+        return responses
+
+    def _encode_mit_packet(
+        self,
+        motor_type: MotorType,
+        kp: float,
+        kd: float,
+        position_degrees: float,
+        velocity_deg_per_sec: float,
+        torque: float,
+    ) -> list[int]:
+        """Helper to encode control parameters into 8 bytes for MIT mode."""
+        # Convert degrees to radians
+        position_rad = np.radians(position_degrees)
+        velocity_rad_per_sec = np.radians(velocity_deg_per_sec)
+
+        # Get motor limits
+        pmax, vmax, tmax = MOTOR_LIMIT_PARAMS[motor_type]
+
+        # Encode parameters
+        kp_uint = self._float_to_uint(kp, *MIT_KP_RANGE, 12)
+        kd_uint = self._float_to_uint(kd, *MIT_KD_RANGE, 12)
+        q_uint = self._float_to_uint(position_rad, -pmax, pmax, 16)
+        dq_uint = self._float_to_uint(velocity_rad_per_sec, -vmax, vmax, 12)
+        tau_uint = self._float_to_uint(torque, -tmax, tmax, 12)
+
+        # Pack data
+        data = [0] * 8
+        data[0] = (q_uint >> 8) & 0xFF
+        data[1] = q_uint & 0xFF
+        data[2] = dq_uint >> 4
+        data[3] = ((dq_uint & 0xF) << 4) | ((kp_uint >> 8) & 0xF)
+        data[4] = kp_uint & 0xFF
+        data[5] = kd_uint >> 4
+        data[6] = ((kd_uint & 0xF) << 4) | ((tau_uint >> 8) & 0xF)
+        data[7] = tau_uint & 0xFF
+        return data
+
+    def _mit_control(
+        self,
+        motor: NameOrID,
+        kp: float,
+        kd: float,
+        position_degrees: float,
+        velocity_deg_per_sec: float,
+        torque: float,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Send MIT control command to a motor."""
+        motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+        motor_name = self._get_motor_name(motor)
+        motor_type = self._motor_types[motor_name]
+
+        data = self._encode_mit_packet(motor_type, kp, kd, position_degrees, velocity_deg_per_sec, torque)
+        msg = can.Message(arbitration_id=motor_id, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd)
+        self.canbus.send(msg)
+
+        recv_id = self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)
+        if msg := self._recv_motor_response(expected_recv_id=recv_id):
+            self._process_response(motor_name, msg)
+        else:
+            logger.debug(f"No response from {motor_name} after MIT control command")
+
+    def _mit_control_batch(
+        self,
+        commands: dict[NameOrID, tuple[float, float, float, float, float]],
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Send MIT control commands to multiple motors in batch.
+        Sends all commands first, then collects responses.
+
+        Args:
+            commands: Dict mapping motor name/ID to (kp, kd, position_deg, velocity_deg/s, torque)
+                     Example: {'joint_1': (10.0, 0.5, 45.0, 0.0, 0.0), ...}
+        """
+        if not commands:
+            return
+
+        recv_id_to_motor: dict[int, str] = {}
+
+        # Step 1: Send all MIT control commands
+        for motor, (kp, kd, position_degrees, velocity_deg_per_sec, torque) in commands.items():
+            motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+            motor_name = self._get_motor_name(motor)
+            motor_type = self._motor_types[motor_name]
+
+            data = self._encode_mit_packet(motor_type, kp, kd, position_degrees, velocity_deg_per_sec, torque)
+            msg = can.Message(arbitration_id=motor_id, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd)
+            self.canbus.send(msg)
+
+            recv_id_to_motor[self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)] = motor_name
+
+        # Step 2: Collect responses and update state cache
+        responses = self._recv_all_responses(list(recv_id_to_motor.keys()), timeout=SHORT_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+        for recv_id, motor_name in recv_id_to_motor.items():
+            if msg := responses.get(recv_id):
+                self._process_response(motor_name, msg)
+
+    def _float_to_uint(self, x: float, x_min: float, x_max: float, bits: int) -> int:
+        """Convert float to unsigned integer for CAN transmission."""
+        x = max(x_min, min(x_max, x))  # Clamp to range
+        span = x_max - x_min
+        data_norm = (x - x_min) / span
+        return int(data_norm * ((1 << bits) - 1))
+
+    def _uint_to_float(self, x: int, x_min: float, x_max: float, bits: int) -> float:
+        """Convert unsigned integer from CAN to float."""
+        span = x_max - x_min
+        data_norm = float(x) / ((1 << bits) - 1)
+        return data_norm * span + x_min
+
+    def _decode_motor_state(
+        self, data: bytearray | bytes, motor_type: MotorType
+    ) -> tuple[float, float, float, int, int]:
+        """
+        Decode motor state from CAN data.
+        Returns: (position_deg, velocity_deg_s, torque, temp_mos, temp_rotor)
+        """
+        if len(data) < 8:
+            raise ValueError("Invalid motor state data")
+
+        # Extract encoded values
+        q_uint = (data[1] << 8) | data[2]
+        dq_uint = (data[3] << 4) | (data[4] >> 4)
+        tau_uint = ((data[4] & 0x0F) << 8) | data[5]
+        t_mos = data[6]
+        t_rotor = data[7]
+
+        # Get motor limits
+        pmax, vmax, tmax = MOTOR_LIMIT_PARAMS[motor_type]
+
+        # Decode to physical values
+        position_rad = self._uint_to_float(q_uint, -pmax, pmax, 16)
+        velocity_rad_per_sec = self._uint_to_float(dq_uint, -vmax, vmax, 12)
+        torque = self._uint_to_float(tau_uint, -tmax, tmax, 12)
+
+        return np.degrees(position_rad), np.degrees(velocity_rad_per_sec), torque, t_mos, t_rotor
+
+    def _process_response(self, motor: str, msg: can.Message) -> None:
+        """Decode a message and update the motor state cache."""
+        try:
+            motor_type = self._motor_types[motor]
+            pos, vel, torque, t_mos, t_rotor = self._decode_motor_state(msg.data, motor_type)
+
+            self._last_known_states[motor] = {
+                "position": pos,
+                "velocity": vel,
+                "torque": torque,
+                "temp_mos": float(t_mos),
+                "temp_rotor": float(t_rotor),
+            }
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Failed to decode response from {motor}: {e}")
+
+    def read(self, data_name: str, motor: str) -> Value:
+        """Read a value from a single motor. Positions are always in degrees."""
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        # Refresh motor to get latest state
+        msg = self._refresh_motor(motor)
+        if msg is None:
+            motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+            recv_id = self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)
+            raise ConnectionError(
+                f"No response from motor '{motor}' (send ID: 0x{motor_id:02X}, recv ID: 0x{recv_id:02X}). "
+                f"Check that: 1) Motor is powered (24V), 2) CAN wiring is correct, "
+                f"3) Motor IDs are configured correctly using Damiao Debugging Tools"
+            )
+
+        self._process_response(motor, msg)
+        return self._get_cached_value(motor, data_name)
+
+    def _get_cached_value(self, motor: str, data_name: str) -> Value:
+        """Retrieve a specific value from the cache."""
+        state = self._last_known_states[motor]
+        mapping: dict[str, Any] = {
+            "Present_Position": state["position"],
+            "Present_Velocity": state["velocity"],
+            "Present_Torque": state["torque"],
+            "Temperature_MOS": state["temp_mos"],
+            "Temperature_Rotor": state["temp_rotor"],
+        }
+        if data_name not in mapping:
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown data_name: {data_name}")
+        return mapping[data_name]
+
+    def write(
+        self,
+        data_name: str,
+        motor: str,
+        value: Value,
+    ) -> None:
+        """
+        Write a value to a single motor. Positions are always in degrees.
+        Can write 'Goal_Position', 'Kp', or 'Kd'.
+        """
+        if not self.is_connected:
+            raise DeviceNotConnectedError(f"{self} is not connected.")
+
+        if data_name in ("Kp", "Kd"):
+            self._gains[motor][data_name.lower()] = float(value)
+        elif data_name == "Goal_Position":
+            kp = self._gains[motor]["kp"]
+            kd = self._gains[motor]["kd"]
+            self._mit_control(motor, kp, kd, float(value), 0.0, 0.0)
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Writing {data_name} not supported in MIT mode")
+
+    def sync_read(
+        self,
+        data_name: str,
+        motors: str | list[str] | None = None,
+    ) -> dict[str, Value]:
+        """
+        Read the same value from multiple motors simultaneously.
+        """
+        target_motors = self._get_motors_list(motors)
+        self._batch_refresh(target_motors)
+
+        result = {}
+        for motor in target_motors:
+            result[motor] = self._get_cached_value(motor, data_name)
+        return result
+
+    def sync_read_all_states(
+        self,
+        motors: str | list[str] | None = None,
+        *,
+        num_retry: int = 0,
+    ) -> dict[str, MotorState]:
+        """
+        Read ALL motor states (position, velocity, torque) from multiple motors in ONE refresh cycle.
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary mapping motor names to state dicts with keys: 'position', 'velocity', 'torque'
+            Example: {'joint_1': {'position': 45.2, 'velocity': 1.3, 'torque': 0.5}, ...}
+        """
+        target_motors = self._get_motors_list(motors)
+        self._batch_refresh(target_motors)
+
+        result = {}
+        for motor in target_motors:
+            result[motor] = self._last_known_states[motor].copy()
+        return result
+
+    def _batch_refresh(self, motors: list[str]) -> None:
+        """Internal helper to refresh a list of motors and update cache."""
+        # Send refresh commands
+        for motor in motors:
+            motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+            data = [motor_id & 0xFF, (motor_id >> 8) & 0xFF, CAN_CMD_REFRESH, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
+            msg = can.Message(
+                arbitration_id=CAN_PARAM_ID, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd
+            )
+            self.canbus.send(msg)
+
+        # Collect responses
+        expected_recv_ids = [self._get_motor_recv_id(m) for m in motors]
+        responses = self._recv_all_responses(expected_recv_ids, timeout=MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+        # Update cache
+        for motor in motors:
+            recv_id = self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)
+            msg = responses.get(recv_id)
+            if msg:
+                self._process_response(motor, msg)
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"Packet drop: {motor} (ID: 0x{recv_id:02X}). Using last known state.")
+
+    def sync_write(self, data_name: str, values: Value | dict[str, Value]) -> None:
+        """
+        Write values to multiple motors simultaneously. Positions are always in degrees.
+        """
+        if data_name in ("Kp", "Kd"):
+            key = data_name.lower()
+            for motor, val in values.items():
+                self._gains[motor][key] = float(val)
+
+        elif data_name == "Goal_Position":
+            # Step 1: Send all MIT control commands
+            recv_id_to_motor: dict[int, str] = {}
+            for motor, value_degrees in values.items():
+                motor_id = self._get_motor_id(motor)
+                motor_name = self._get_motor_name(motor)
+                motor_type = self._motor_types[motor_name]
+
+                kp = self._gains[motor]["kp"]
+                kd = self._gains[motor]["kd"]
+
+                data = self._encode_mit_packet(motor_type, kp, kd, float(value_degrees), 0.0, 0.0)
+                msg = can.Message(
+                    arbitration_id=motor_id, data=data, is_extended_id=False, is_fd=self.use_can_fd
+                )
+                self.canbus.send(msg)
+                precise_sleep(PRECISE_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+                recv_id_to_motor[self._get_motor_recv_id(motor)] = motor_name
+
+            # Step 2: Collect responses and update state cache
+            responses = self._recv_all_responses(list(recv_id_to_motor.keys()), timeout=MEDIUM_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+            for recv_id, motor_name in recv_id_to_motor.items():
+                if msg := responses.get(recv_id):
+                    self._process_response(motor_name, msg)
+        else:
+            # Fall back to individual writes
+            for motor, value in values.items():
+                self.write(data_name, motor, value)
+
+    def read_calibration(self) -> dict[str, MotorCalibration]:
+        """Read calibration data from motors."""
+        # Damiao motors don't store calibration internally
+        # Return existing calibration or empty dict
+        return self.calibration if self.calibration else {}
+
+    def write_calibration(self, calibration_dict: dict[str, MotorCalibration], cache: bool = True) -> None:
+        """Write calibration data to motors."""
+        # Damiao motors don't store calibration internally
+        # Just cache it in memory
+        if cache:
+            self.calibration = calibration_dict
+
+    def record_ranges_of_motion(
+        self,
+        motors: NameOrID | list[NameOrID] | None = None,
+        display_values: bool = True,
+    ) -> tuple[dict[NameOrID, Value], dict[NameOrID, Value]]:
+        """
+        Interactively record the min/max values of each motor in degrees.
+
+        Move the joints by hand (with torque disabled) while the method streams live positions.
+        Press Enter to finish.
+        """
+        target_motors = self._get_motors_list(motors)
+
+        self.disable_torque(target_motors)
+        time.sleep(LONG_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+        start_positions = self.sync_read("Present_Position", target_motors)
+        mins = start_positions.copy()
+        maxes = start_positions.copy()
+
+        print("\nMove joints through their full range of motion. Press ENTER when done.")
+        user_pressed_enter = False
+
+        while not user_pressed_enter:
+            positions = self.sync_read("Present_Position", target_motors)
+
+            for motor in target_motors:
+                if motor in positions:
+                    mins[motor] = min(positions[motor], mins.get(motor, positions[motor]))
+                    maxes[motor] = max(positions[motor], maxes.get(motor, positions[motor]))
+
+            if display_values:
+                print("\n" + "=" * 50)
+                print(f"{'MOTOR':<20} | {'MIN (deg)':>12} | {'POS (deg)':>12} | {'MAX (deg)':>12}")
+                print("-" * 50)
+                for motor in target_motors:
+                    if motor in positions:
+                        print(
+                            f"{motor:<20} | {mins[motor]:>12.1f} | {positions[motor]:>12.1f} | {maxes[motor]:>12.1f}"
+                        )
+
+            if enter_pressed():
+                user_pressed_enter = True
+
+            if display_values and not user_pressed_enter:
+                move_cursor_up(len(target_motors) + 4)
+
+            time.sleep(LONG_TIMEOUT_SEC)
+
+        self.enable_torque(target_motors)
+
+        for motor in target_motors:
+            if (motor in mins) and (motor in maxes) and (int(abs(maxes[motor] - mins[motor])) < 5):
+                raise ValueError(f"Motor {motor} has insufficient range of motion (< 5 degrees)")
+
+        return mins, maxes
+
+    def _get_motors_list(self, motors: str | list[str] | None) -> list[str]:
+        """Convert motor specification to list of motor names."""
+        if motors is None:
+            return list(self.motors.keys())
+        elif isinstance(motors, str):
+            return [motors]
+        elif isinstance(motors, list):
+            return motors
+        else:
+            raise TypeError(f"Invalid motors type: {type(motors)}")
+
+    def _get_motor_id(self, motor: NameOrID) -> int:
+        """Get CAN ID for a motor."""
+        if isinstance(motor, str):
+            if motor in self.motors:
+                return self.motors[motor].id
+            else:
+                raise ValueError(f"Unknown motor: {motor}")
+        else:
+            return motor
+
+    def _get_motor_name(self, motor: NameOrID) -> str:
+        """Get motor name from name or ID."""
+        if isinstance(motor, str):
+            return motor
+        else:
+            for name, m in self.motors.items():
+                if m.id == motor:
+                    return name
+            raise ValueError(f"Unknown motor ID: {motor}")
+
+    def _get_motor_recv_id(self, motor: NameOrID) -> int:
+        """Get motor recv_id from name or ID."""
+        motor_name = self._get_motor_name(motor)
+        motor_obj = self.motors.get(motor_name)
+        if motor_obj and motor_obj.recv_id is not None:
+            return motor_obj.recv_id
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Motor {motor_obj} doesn't have a valid recv_id (None).")
+
+    @cached_property
+    def is_calibrated(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if motors are calibrated."""
+        return bool(self.calibration)

src/lerobot/motors/damiao/tables.py

@@ -0,0 +1,209 @@
+# Copyright 2025 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.
+
+"""Configuration tables for Damiao motors."""
+
+from enum import IntEnum
+
+
+# Motor type definitions
+class MotorType(IntEnum):
+    DM3507 = 0
+    DM4310 = 1
+    DM4310_48V = 2
+    DM4340 = 3
+    DM4340_48V = 4
+    DM6006 = 5
+    DM8006 = 6
+    DM8009 = 7
+    DM10010L = 8
+    DM10010 = 9
+    DMH3510 = 10
+    DMH6215 = 11
+    DMG6220 = 12
+
+
+# Control modes
+class ControlMode(IntEnum):
+    MIT = 1
+    POS_VEL = 2
+    VEL = 3
+    TORQUE_POS = 4
+
+
+# Motor variable IDs (RID)
+class MotorVariable(IntEnum):
+    UV_VALUE = 0
+    KT_VALUE = 1
+    OT_VALUE = 2
+    OC_VALUE = 3
+    ACC = 4
+    DEC = 5
+    MAX_SPD = 6
+    MST_ID = 7
+    ESC_ID = 8
+    TIMEOUT = 9
+    CTRL_MODE = 10
+    DAMP = 11
+    INERTIA = 12
+    HW_VER = 13
+    SW_VER = 14
+    SN = 15
+    NPP = 16
+    RS = 17
+    LS = 18
+    FLUX = 19
+    GR = 20
+    PMAX = 21
+    VMAX = 22
+    TMAX = 23
+    I_BW = 24
+    KP_ASR = 25
+    KI_ASR = 26
+    KP_APR = 27
+    KI_APR = 28
+    OV_VALUE = 29
+    GREF = 30
+    DETA = 31
+    V_BW = 32
+    IQ_C1 = 33
+    VL_C1 = 34
+    CAN_BR = 35
+    SUB_VER = 36
+    U_OFF = 50
+    V_OFF = 51
+    K1 = 52
+    K2 = 53
+    M_OFF = 54
+    DIR = 55
+    P_M = 80
+    XOUT = 81
+
+
+# Motor limit parameters [PMAX, VMAX, TMAX]
+# PMAX: Maximum position (rad)
+# VMAX: Maximum velocity (rad/s)
+# TMAX: Maximum torque (N·m)
+MOTOR_LIMIT_PARAMS = {
+    MotorType.DM3507: (12.5, 30, 10),
+    MotorType.DM4310: (12.5, 30, 10),
+    MotorType.DM4310_48V: (12.5, 50, 10),
+    MotorType.DM4340: (12.5, 8, 28),
+    MotorType.DM4340_48V: (12.5, 10, 28),
+    MotorType.DM6006: (12.5, 45, 20),
+    MotorType.DM8006: (12.5, 45, 40),
+    MotorType.DM8009: (12.5, 45, 54),
+    MotorType.DM10010L: (12.5, 25, 200),
+    MotorType.DM10010: (12.5, 20, 200),
+    MotorType.DMH3510: (12.5, 280, 1),
+    MotorType.DMH6215: (12.5, 45, 10),
+    MotorType.DMG6220: (12.5, 45, 10),
+}
+
+# Motor model names
+MODEL_NAMES = {
+    MotorType.DM3507: "dm3507",
+    MotorType.DM4310: "dm4310",
+    MotorType.DM4310_48V: "dm4310_48v",
+    MotorType.DM4340: "dm4340",
+    MotorType.DM4340_48V: "dm4340_48v",
+    MotorType.DM6006: "dm6006",
+    MotorType.DM8006: "dm8006",
+    MotorType.DM8009: "dm8009",
+    MotorType.DM10010L: "dm10010l",
+    MotorType.DM10010: "dm10010",
+    MotorType.DMH3510: "dmh3510",
+    MotorType.DMH6215: "dmh6215",
+    MotorType.DMG6220: "dmg6220",
+}
+
+# Motor resolution table (encoder counts per revolution)
+MODEL_RESOLUTION = {
+    "dm3507": 65536,
+    "dm4310": 65536,
+    "dm4310_48v": 65536,
+    "dm4340": 65536,
+    "dm4340_48v": 65536,
+    "dm6006": 65536,
+    "dm8006": 65536,
+    "dm8009": 65536,
+    "dm10010l": 65536,
+    "dm10010": 65536,
+    "dmh3510": 65536,
+    "dmh6215": 65536,
+    "dmg6220": 65536,
+}
+
+# CAN baudrates supported by Damiao motors
+AVAILABLE_BAUDRATES = [
+    125000,  # 0: 125 kbps
+    200000,  # 1: 200 kbps
+    250000,  # 2: 250 kbps
+    500000,  # 3: 500 kbps
+    1000000,  # 4: 1 mbps (default for OpenArms)
+    2000000,  # 5: 2 mbps
+    2500000,  # 6: 2.5 mbps
+    3200000,  # 7: 3.2 mbps
+    4000000,  # 8: 4 mbps
+    5000000,  # 9: 5 mbps
+]
+DEFAULT_BAUDRATE = 1000000  # 1 Mbps is standard for OpenArms
+
+# Default timeout in milliseconds
+DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS = 1000
+
+# OpenArms specific configurations
+# Based on: https://docs.openarm.dev/software/setup/configure-test
+# OpenArms has 7 DOF per arm (14 total for dual arm)
+OPENARMS_ARM_MOTOR_IDS = {
+    "joint_1": {"send": 0x01, "recv": 0x11},  # J1 - Shoulder pan
+    "joint_2": {"send": 0x02, "recv": 0x12},  # J2 - Shoulder lift
+    "joint_3": {"send": 0x03, "recv": 0x13},  # J3 - Elbow flex
+    "joint_4": {"send": 0x04, "recv": 0x14},  # J4 - Wrist flex
+    "joint_5": {"send": 0x05, "recv": 0x15},  # J5 - Wrist roll
+    "joint_6": {"send": 0x06, "recv": 0x16},  # J6 - Wrist pitch
+    "joint_7": {"send": 0x07, "recv": 0x17},  # J7 - Wrist rotation
+}
+
+OPENARMS_GRIPPER_MOTOR_IDS = {
+    "gripper": {"send": 0x08, "recv": 0x18},  # J8 - Gripper
+}
+
+# Default motor types for OpenArms
+OPENARMS_DEFAULT_MOTOR_TYPES = {
+    "joint_1": MotorType.DM8009,  # Shoulder pan - high torque
+    "joint_2": MotorType.DM8009,  # Shoulder lift - high torque
+    "joint_3": MotorType.DM4340,  # Shoulder rotation
+    "joint_4": MotorType.DM4340,  # Elbow flex
+    "joint_5": MotorType.DM4310,  # Wrist roll
+    "joint_6": MotorType.DM4310,  # Wrist pitch
+    "joint_7": MotorType.DM4310,  # Wrist rotation
+    "gripper": MotorType.DM4310,  # Gripper
+}
+
+# MIT control parameter ranges
+MIT_KP_RANGE = (0.0, 500.0)
+MIT_KD_RANGE = (0.0, 5.0)
+
+# CAN frame command IDs
+CAN_CMD_ENABLE = 0xFC
+CAN_CMD_DISABLE = 0xFD
+CAN_CMD_SET_ZERO = 0xFE
+CAN_CMD_REFRESH = 0xCC
+CAN_CMD_QUERY_PARAM = 0x33
+CAN_CMD_WRITE_PARAM = 0x55
+CAN_CMD_SAVE_PARAM = 0xAA
+
+# CAN ID for parameter operations
+CAN_PARAM_ID = 0x7FF

src/lerobot/motors/dynamixel/dynamixel.py

@@ -22,9 +22,8 @@ import logging
 from copy import deepcopy
 from enum import Enum
 
-from lerobot.motors.encoding_utils import decode_twos_complement, encode_twos_complement
-
-from ..motors_bus import Motor, MotorCalibration, MotorsBus, NameOrID, Value, get_address
+from ..encoding_utils import decode_twos_complement, encode_twos_complement
+from ..motors_bus import Motor, MotorCalibration, NameOrID, SerialMotorsBus, Value, get_address
 from .tables import (
     AVAILABLE_BAUDRATES,
     MODEL_BAUDRATE_TABLE,
@@ -100,7 +99,7 @@ def _split_into_byte_chunks(value: int, length: int) -> list[int]:
     return data
 
 
-class DynamixelMotorsBus(MotorsBus):
+class DynamixelMotorsBus(SerialMotorsBus):
     """
     The Dynamixel implementation for a MotorsBus. It relies on the python dynamixel sdk to communicate with
     the motors. For more info, see the Dynamixel SDK Documentation:
@@ -203,9 +202,9 @@ class DynamixelMotorsBus(MotorsBus):
         for motor in self._get_motors_list(motors):
             self.write("Torque_Enable", motor, TorqueMode.DISABLED.value, num_retry=num_retry)
 
-    def _disable_torque(self, motor_id: int, model: str, num_retry: int = 0) -> None:
+    def _disable_torque(self, motor: int, model: str, num_retry: int = 0) -> None:
         addr, length = get_address(self.model_ctrl_table, model, "Torque_Enable")
-        self._write(addr, length, motor_id, TorqueMode.DISABLED.value, num_retry=num_retry)
+        self._write(addr, length, motor, TorqueMode.DISABLED.value, num_retry=num_retry)
 
     def enable_torque(self, motors: str | list[str] | None = None, num_retry: int = 0) -> None:
         for motor in self._get_motors_list(motors):