Rainbow RoboticsSouth KoreaRainbow Robotics RB-Y1
Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 is a wheeled bimanual mobile manipulator (140 cm tall, 131 kg, two 7-DoF arms, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 20/26 DOF, 1.5 m/s) sold as a research platform for $80,000 (commercial $120,000).
- Height
- 140cm4′7″Source
- Weight
- 131kg289 lbSource
- Payload
- 3kg7 lbSource
- Runtime
- Not disclosed
- Degrees of freedom
- 20DoFSource
- Top speed
- 1.5m/s5.4 km/hSource
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Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 videos
official and independent footageHow big is Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1?
Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 stands 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) and weighs 131 kg (289 lb), 35 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.
Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in)source |
| Weight | 131 kg (289 lb)source |
| Payload | 3 kg (7 lb)source |
| Runtime | Not disclosed |
| Degrees of freedom | 20 DoFsource |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h)source |
| Hands | Optional gripper available (no detailed specs on official product page). Force/torque sensors on both arms are built into V1.2 configuration. |
| Sensors | LiDAR system for autonomous movement, Optional high-performance 3D recognition sensor, Force/torque sensors on both arms (V1.2), Vision sensor bracket provided (camera not included) |
| Compute | Dual-PC architecture: real-time Robot PC and User PC with ROS 2 and SDK. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 can do
evidence by capability dimensionOfficial specs list two 7-DoF arms, per-arm payload 3 kg, repeatability ±0.05 mm, and force/torque sensors on both arms (V1.2). Media article references performance videos including water pouring and cup stacking, but videos not directly reviewed.
PR Newswire states LiDAR system is adopted for autonomous movement. No evidence of autonomous manipulation or end-to-end task execution. Teleoperation video title exists (source 9), but no autonomy demonstration reviewed.
Wheeled base with driving speed 1.5 m/s (official). Spec table shows leg 6 DOF and full-body control architecture. Industrial Automation Magazine reports 2.5 m/s and video demo 'Dynamic driving' exists (source 3).
Official page lists LiDAR, optional high-performance 3D recognition sensor, and force/torque sensors. No perception benchmarks or scene understanding demonstrations found.
Teleoperation via leader arm or VR device is supported (source 1, 5). Product page mentions suitability for human-robot interaction research. No demonstrated social or conversational interaction.
Product page claims actuator technology verified by cooperative robots and joint brake structure for reliable long experiments. No endurance test data or customer reliability reports found.
Wheeled base, height 140 cm, weight 131 kg (Configuration A), aluminum exterior, safety functions listed (current limits, position errors). Designed for industrial/research environments, not home use.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Official product page with detailed specs and dual-arm whole-body control architecture.
- Pre-order announcement with pricing and delivery schedule.
- Media report listing performance videos including water pouring and cup stacking (videos not reviewed).
- Force/torque sensors and LiDAR with optional 3D sensor.
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- All YouTube sources provide only titles; no transcript or video review was possible. Capabilities shown in videos cannot be cre...
- No video transcript or content review; only titles.
- No named customers or deployment metrics.
- No autonomy demonstration beyond autonomous movement claim.
About the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1
summary from sourced evidenceRainbow Robotics RB-Y1 is a wheeled bimanual mobile manipulator (140 cm tall, 131 kg, two 7-DoF arms, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 20/26 DOF, 1.5 m/s) sold as a research platform for $80,000 (commercial $120,000). It has LiDAR for autonomous movement, force/torque sensors, and supports teleoperation via Master Arm or VR. Evidence includes official specs and pre-order announcement, but no named customer deployments, no autonomous task execution, and all video evidence is title-only without transcript or content review. The robot is purchasable but unproven in real-world use
Evidence log
tiered public claimsRainbow Robotics RB-Y1 alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasable | $125,000 | ||
| Purchasable | Reported $70,000 | ||
| Purchasable | From €22,500 | ||
| Purchasable | $89,999 | ||
| Purchasable | CN¥88,000 | ||
| Commercial deployment | $50,000 |
Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 cost?
$80,000. That is the published list price. Configurations, shipping and import duties change the final cost.
Can you buy the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1?
Only as a business customer. Rainbow Robotics sells the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 through direct sales contact.
How tall is the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1?
The Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 is 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) tall according to Rainbow Robotics's published specs.
How much does the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 weigh?
It weighs 131 kg (289 lb) according to official specs.
Who makes the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1?
The Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics, based in South Korea.
Is the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 autonomous or teleoperated?
Public demos of the Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 are marked "disclosed teleoperated" in our evidence review. Treat promotional footage as unverified unless the company states how it was controlled.
Sources
11 references- RB-Y1 | Rainbow Robotics · Rainbow Robotics
- Rainbow Robotics begins pre-orders of Bimanual Mobile Manipulator RB-Y1, the world's first research platform for AI experts for $80,000 USD · PR Newswire
- Rainbow Robotics unveils RB-Y1, first bimanual mobile manipulator from Korea · Industrial Automation Magazine
- Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 vs Unitree G1: specs and price comparison | MERA Robotics · MERA Robotics
- RB-Y1 Dual-Arm Mobile Manipulator | PDF | Robotics | Robot · Scribd
- Rainbow Robotics Dual-Arm Mobile Manipulator #RB-Y1 Product Introduction · YouTube 레인보우로보틱스 (Rainbow Robotics)
- The new Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 wheeled humanoid demo · YouTube The Robot Report
- Dual-arm Mobile Manipulator RB-Y1 ( Highlight ) · YouTube 레인보우로보틱스 (Rainbow Robotics)
- Teleoperation of Dual-Arm Mobile Manipulator RB-Y1 · YouTube 레인보우로보틱스 (Rainbow Robotics)
- RB Y1 Wheeled Humanoid Robot Demo Surprises Everyone!!! · YouTube RajemaTech Tamil
- Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 REVEALED: This Humanoid Robot's Insane Agility Is Redefining AI Forever! · YouTube AI Horizon Daily