Vega is a two-armed humanoid on an omnidirectional wheeled base, with a torso that folds for transport and extends to give floor-to-2.2 m reach. It is built by Silicon Valley startup Dexmate and sold mainly to research labs and physical AI teams. The current version is the Vega 1 Pro.
Design and technology
Dexmate lists 24 degrees of freedom without hands: 7 per arm, 3 in the torso, 3 in the head and 4 in the base (two steering and two drive wheels). The robot weighs 135 kg, folds to 66 × 56 × 66 cm and reaches 2.5 m with arms raised. Each arm lifts more than 5 kg in any pose, and the company quotes more than 20 hours of operation.
The head carries a stereo RGB camera, there are front and rear lidars and four RGB cameras on the base, with optional arm force/torque sensing. Compute is an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor. End effectors are ordered separately: a 6-DoF Dexmate hand, the DexGripper S or D (60 N grip force, holds its grip if power drops) or a customer tool on a published mount.
Software and AI
The robot ships with Python, C++ and Rust APIs, simulation-ready URDF/USD models, fleet management and teleoperation by VR headset or exoskeleton. Dexmate runs the DexHub platform with SDK docs and GitHub repositories. The pitch is a data-collection and model-training platform rather than a ready-made worker.
Applications and deployments
Dexmate's website shows users including Harvard, UC Berkeley, Columbia, Princeton, USC, UIUC, Johns Hopkins, LG, Samsung SDS and Field AI, with testimonials from Northwestern, USC and the LG CNS Future Robotics Lab. Korea's Dealsite describes the robot as suited to logistics centers and factories.
Manufacturer
Dexmate was founded by Tao Chen, Yuzhe Qin and Chongyang Wang and is based in Silicon Valley. In 2026 LG CNS made a strategic investment through LG Technology Ventures; the amount was not disclosed.
Price and availability
Dexmate says the Vega 1 Pro is in production and sells it through its own online shop. The product page does not show a price.
Timeline
- 2026 LG CNS invests in Dexmate through LG Technology Ventures
- 2026-10 Vega 1 Pro in production and sold via Dexmate's shop
Sources
- Meet Dexmate Vega, Dexmate (2026-10)
- Dexmate - Physical AI, Dexmate (2026-10)
- About Us, Dexmate (2026-10)
- LG CNS strategic investment in Dexmate, Dealsite (2026-04-08)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- It has 24 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 135 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is the only Dexmate model in the catalogue and one of 43 humanoids from USA.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Does Dexmate Vega walk?
No. It uses a wheeled base with two steering and two drive wheels that can move in any direction.
How high can Vega reach?
From the floor to 2.2 m, and 2.5 m with arms raised.
What is Dexmate Vega's payload?
More than 5 kg per arm, according to the maker.
How long does Vega run?
Dexmate quotes more than 20 hours of operation.
Who is Vega for?
Mainly research labs and physical AI companies that need a platform for data collection and testing.
How much does the Dexmate Vega cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Dexmate Vega. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Dexmate Vega available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How tall and heavy is the Dexmate Vega?
weight: 135 kg, degrees of freedom: 24.
How do I buy the Dexmate Vega through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Dexmate. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
