Rb Y1
Bimanual mobile manipulator on a wheeled base
$80,000 – $120,000
The Rb Y1 is a dual-arm mobile manipulator developed by Rainbow Robotics, combining a humanoid-style two-arm upper body with a wheeled high-speed mobile base. Each arm offers seven degrees of freedom, and a multi-axis torso lets the platform raise and lower itself to work at different heights. Rainbow Robotics positions it as a research and development platform for AI and robotics experts as well as a commercial variant.
Released: 2024
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Overview
The Rb Y1 is Rainbow Robotics' bimanual mobile manipulator, mounting a humanoid-style dual-arm upper body on a wheel-type high-speed mobile base so it can operate across varied environments. The design pairs precise two-arm manipulation with rapid, agile movement, and a multi-axis torso lets the robot change its working height to reach tasks at different levels.
Rainbow Robotics describes the Rb Y1 as a platform aimed at AI and robotics researchers, with a separate commercial variant, and the company has highlighted it as Korea's first bimanual mobile manipulator. It builds on the company's heritage developing the HUBO humanoid robots.
The platform supports teaching-by-demonstration workflows, where an operator guides the robot's arms to train tasks, and includes safeguards such as self-collision prevention. Rainbow Robotics opened pre-orders for the Rb Y1 in 2024.
Key Features
- Humanoid-style dual-arm upper body, with each arm offering seven degrees of freedom for complex bimanual manipulation
- Wheel-type high-speed mobile base enabling agile travel, high-speed turning, and rapid acceleration via full-body control
- Vertically adjustable torso that lets the robot raise and lower itself to perform tasks at different heights
- Teaching-by-demonstration support with master-arm linkage and self-collision prevention for safer task training
- Offered in both a research platform and a commercial platform configuration
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Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 24 |
| Locomotion | Wheeled (omnidirectional Mecanum) |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 6 kg |
Physical
| Weight | 131 kg |
| Height | 140 mm |
Power
| Battery Life | 3 hours |
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