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Everything we've published on nanobot across guides, agents, hardware reviews and glossary entries — 8 entries in total.

Guides (3)

5 best OpenClaw alternatives in 2026 (tested and ranked)AI Agents · 2026-04-28
Hermes Agent, Nanobot, NanoClaw, IronClaw, ZeroClaw — installed, broken, fixed. Honest comparison of the top OpenClaw alternatives, ranked by what actually works in production.
Self-hosted AI agents in 2026 — the complete landscape reportAI Agents · 2026-04-28
Comprehensive landscape report on self-hosted AI agents in 2026: ecosystem map, vendor analysis, security posture, hosting economics, model integrations and the regulatory environment. Covers OpenClaw, Hermes, Nanobot, NanoClaw, IronClaw, ZeroClaw, Moltworker and the wider category.
How to choose a self-hosted AI agent in 2026 — a decision treeAI Agents · 2026-05-02
Pick the right self-hosted AI agent in 2026 with a six-question decision tree. Covers OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, Nanobot, NanoClaw, IronClaw, ZeroClaw, Moltworker. Practical, vendor-agnostic, no-bullshit.

Nanobot
4,000-line Python agent designed to be auditable in an afternoon. Trust through verification.

Raspberry Pi 5
The default starting point for pocket AI in 2026. 4–8 GB of LPDDR4X, ARM Cortex-A76, sub-€100, runs Hermes Agent (no browser tool) or Nanobot comfortably.
Old Android phone (Moto E2 et al.)
The PocketClaw origin story device. €15–30 used. Genuinely runs lightweight agents via Termux + proot, with serious caveats.
Dell OptiPlex 3070 / 5070 Micro (used)
€100–180 used Intel mini PC. 8th gen i5, 8–16 GB RAM, NVMe. The cheapest credible mini PC for self-hosted AI.

Nanobot — 4,000-line Python self-hosted AI agent from HKU. Designed to be auditable in an afternoon.