smolvla-maniskill-franka

Pick and lift cubes with a Franka Panda arm in ManiSkill3 SAPIEN.

Updated Jul 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bensonlee5/openral --skill smolvla-maniskill-franka
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Skill: smolvla-maniskill-franka
Source: https://github.com/bensonlee5/openral/tree/main/rskills/smolvla-maniskill-franka
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bensonlee5/openral --skill smolvla-maniskill-franka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows robots to pick up and lift single cubes on a tabletop, automating precise robotic manipulation tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Robotic Manipulation: Execute the picking and lifting action with a Franka Panda arm.
  • Simulation Integration: Runs within the ManiSkill3 SAPIEN simulator, ensuring realistic task performance.
  • Use Case: Imagine a robotic system that needs to sort objects. Use this skill to have a robot pick up specific objects from a bin and place them on a sorting table.

Quick Start

Run the skill to pick up and lift a cube on a tabletop with the Franka Panda arm using ManiSkill3.

Frequently Asked Questions about smolvla-maniskill-franka

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I simulate picking and lifting cubes with a Franka Panda robot arm?▼

You can automate robotic manipulation for picking and lifting cubes by running the SmolVLA model with a Franka Panda arm in the ManiSkill3 SAPIEN simulator.

What is SmolVLA used for in robotic manipulation?▼

SmolVLA is a vision-language-action model used to execute robotic manipulation skills, enabling a Franka Panda arm to perform precise tasks like picking up and lifting single cubes on a tabletop.

Can I use the ManiSkill3 simulator for Franka Panda arm movements?▼

Yes, the ManiSkill3 SAPIEN simulator supports Franka Panda arm movements, providing a realistic simulation environment for executing picking and lifting actions using the OpenRAL framework.

Does this robotic manipulation skill work for sorting objects?▼

Yes, you can use this robotic manipulation skill to have a robot pick up specific objects from a bin and place them on a sorting table, automating the object sorting process.

Do I need the OpenRAL framework to run robotic manipulation tasks in ManiSkill3?▼

Yes, the OpenRAL framework is required to run these SmolVLA robotic manipulation tasks, facilitating the integration between the vision-language-action model and the ManiSkill3 simulation environment.