# WidowX

> The WidowX is a robotic arm from Trossen Robotics, intended for research and education. The WidowX 250 S version has a reach of 650 mm and a payload of 250 g. The suggested retail price of the WidowX Pro version is 3,495 USD in the US market.

- Manufacturer: Trossen Robotics
- Form: Robot arm
- Commercial status: Discontinued
- Last verified: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://vuntum.com/en/robots/trossen-widowx

## Specifications

| Criterion | Value | Level of evidence | Source | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer suggested price (market = US ; variant = WidowX Core Follower ; configuration = NO CAMERA) | 2,995 USD | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Manufacturer suggested price (market = US ; variant = WidowX Core Leader ; configuration = NO CAMERA) | 3,099.99 USD | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Manufacturer suggested price (market = US ; variant = WidowX Heavy ; configuration = NO CAMERA) | 4,995 USD | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Manufacturer suggested price (market = US ; variant = WidowX Pro ; configuration = NO CAMERA) | 3,495 USD | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Controller | Trossen iNerve | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Reach (variant = WidowX 250 S) | 65 cm | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Reach (variant = WidowX Heavy) | 1.5 m | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Repeatability (variant = WidowX 250 S) | 1 mm | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Product stage (variant = WidowX 250 S) | discontinued | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| Weight (variant = WidowX AI ; conditions = arm weight) | 4 kg | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Payload (variant = WidowX 250 S) | 250 g | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Payload (variant = WidowX AI ; conditions = at full extension) | 1.5 kg | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Payload (variant = Core ; conditions = payload class) | 2 kg | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Payload (variant = Heavy ; conditions = payload class) | 8 kg | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Payload (variant = Pro ; conditions = payload class) | 4 kg | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Camera (variant = WidowX AI Follower) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Gazebo simulation (variant = WidowX 250 S) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| C++ API (conditions = Interbotix driver ecosystem) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Python API (conditions = Python bindings of the Interbotix driver) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Python API (variant = WidowX 250 S) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| ROS compatibility (conditions = ROS 2) | ros2 | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| ROS compatibility (variant = WidowX 250 S) | ros2 | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Public SDK | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Teleoperation supported (conditions = via a Glide leader arm at a Cockpit station) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Teleoperation supported (variant = WidowX 250 S) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |
| Teleoperation supported (variant = WidowX AI Leader) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-01 |

“Not disclosed” means no information, not “no”. A level of evidence comes with every value.

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