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# Anvil Devbox

The Anvil Devbox contains everything needed to collect data and train models on the OpenARM and OpenYAM robot platforms. Anvil's ROS2 based software stack comes pre-installed and ready to go.

### Overview

The Anvil Devbox is the core of Anvil's robotics platform.

This Ubuntu-based workstation runs our entire codebase, from teleoperation, inverse kinematics, and robot controllers, to data collection and safety guardrails. It's a standard industrial PC, but all Anvil software and hardware have been qualified for and standardized around this Devbox.

This ensures a homogeneous system for Anvil's software runtime. This allows our team to quickly prototype, test, and release new software improvements to customers. Your Anvil Devbox will come preinstalled with Ubuntu and our containerized software. 

There is a slot for an optional RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU for inference on device. We do not currently ship with the GPU installed, so you'll need to source and install it yourself. We recommend looking on Amazon. Check out our [gpu installation guide](/user-guides/installing-the-gpu.md) for more details. Note that we have only validated this specific model to work with the Devbox: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE 16G\
GV-N506TWF2-16GD. 

The Anvil Devbox is not meant for production environments. This machine is meant to accelerate development with plug and play integrations throughout our hardware and software ecosystem.

Most importantly, it's meant to stay out of your way as a builder, letting you make any of the changes you want to make. We offer many tools: use what you want, and bypass the rest. You can jump straight into joint-space controls or use MoveIt in ROS2, it's completely up to you.

### Media

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### Packing List

The Anvil Devbox is used in multiple products; a detailed packing list depends on the specific devkit purchased. Please see the links below for detailed itemized list:

* [Anvil Devbox Only](https://shop.anvil.bot/products/anvil-devbox)
* [OpenARM Quest Teleop Kit](https://shop.anvil.bot/products/openarm-quest-teleop-kit)
* [OpenARM Leader-Follower Kit](https://shop.anvil.bot/products/open-arm-leader-follower-kit)
* [OpenYAM Quest Teleop Kit](https://shop.anvil.bot/products/openyam-quest-teleop-kit)

### Related Guides

* [Controlling the Robot](/user-guides/controlling-the-robots.md)
* [Collecting Data](/user-guides/collecting-data.md)
* [Training a Model](/user-guides/training-a-model.md)

### **Technical Specs**

<table><thead><tr><th width="260.53125"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Operating System</td><td>Ubuntu 24.04 LTS</td></tr><tr><td>CPU</td><td>Intel Core i5-12400</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>16GB</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>1TB NVMe SSD</td></tr><tr><td>Power Supply</td><td>750W</td></tr><tr><td>Motherboard</td><td>mITX Industrial Motherboard</td></tr><tr><td>PCIe Slot #1</td><td>4-Port USB 3.0 to PCIe expansion card<br>(reserved for camera streams)</td></tr><tr><td>PCIe Slot #2</td><td>Available</td></tr><tr><td>PCIe Slot #3</td><td>Available</td></tr><tr><td>Keyboard &#x26; Mouse</td><td>Wireless Keyboard + Trackpad Combo</td></tr><tr><td>Monitor</td><td>Built-in 13" touch screen monitor</td></tr><tr><td>Robot Comms</td><td>CAN</td></tr><tr><td>Robot Power</td><td>800W</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>10kg</td></tr><tr><td>Compatible GPU (not included)</td><td>Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE 16G<br>GV-N506TWF2-16GD</td></tr><tr><td>Input Voltage </td><td>100-120VAC (standard) or 200-240VAC (upon request)</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Interfaces

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Note: for Anvil Arms shipped before August 26th 2026, please check out the [OpenARM](https://docs-origin.anvil.bot/products/pages/F0fMpdixbbavN7rNwGCy#devbox-2.0-with-old-openarm) or [OpenYAM](https://docs-origin.anvil.bot/products/pages/PMgK4ge0OLjuWI2mHxTD#devbox-2.0-with-old-openyam) setup guides for more details on the robot CAN connections for older arms