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
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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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

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

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.