RB-Y1
Full-stack robotics company rooted in humanoid technology. Since 2011 it has built on the original technology of the HUBO humanoid robot and commercializes a full lineup of collaborative robots, mobile robots, quadruped robots, and mobile dual-arm robots, developing an ecosystem from core components to complete robot platforms for physical AI and industrial automation.
Primary use case: Mobile humanoid robotics
Specifications
Physical
Locomotion
unknown
Manipulation
Hand Type
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Power & Autonomy
Autonomy Level
unknown
Commercial
Availability
unknown
Primary Use Case
Mobile humanoid robotics
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