Rainbow Robotics

Pioneering Humanoid and Collaborative Robot Innovations from South Korea

Rainbow Robotics, established in 2011 in Daejeon, South Korea, by Professor Oh Jun-ho and researchers from KAIST's Humanoid Robot Research Center (HUBO Lab), stands as a global leader in advanced robotics platforms, blending cutting-edge mechatronics with AI-driven solutions for industrial and research applications. As the commercial successor to the groundbreaking HUBO project -- the world's first bipedal humanoid robot developed at KAIST -- the company has earned acclaim for its DARPA Robotics Challenge victory in 2015 with the DRC-HUBO disaster relief model, showcasing innovative actuator cooling and wheeled mobility features. With Samsung Electronics as its largest shareholder since 2023, Rainbow Robotics accelerates future robot development through strategic synergies, exporting to over 20 countries and securing NSF certification for its cobots, making it a top choice for businesses seeking reliable, cost-effective automation in manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.

RB Series Cobots for Precision Industrial Automation

Rainbow Robotics' flagship RB Series collaborative robots, including the versatile RB5, RB8, RB12, and RB14 models, dominate the market with payloads from 5kg to 14kg, reach up to 1,800mm, and exceptional repeatability, ideal for seamless human-robot integration in assembly, machine tending, welding, and pick-and-place tasks across automotive, electronics, and semiconductor industries. These CE-certified cobots feature intuitive drag-teaching, force/torque sensing, and compatibility with AI vision systems, enabling rapid deployment without safety fencing and reducing setup times by up to 50% for enhanced productivity. Complementing the lineup, the NSF-certified RB-N Series excels in hygienic environments like food and pharma, while the innovative RB-Y1 bimanual wheeled manipulator -- launched in 2024 -- combines dual arms with a high-speed mobile base for dynamic tasks such as bin picking and quality inspection, positioning Rainbow as a frontrunner in AI-era mobile manipulation.

Advancing Humanoid and Mobile Robotics with HUBO and RBQ Series

For cutting-edge research and versatile applications, Rainbow Robotics' HUBO-2 and DRC-HUBO humanoid robots represent pinnacle achievements in bipedal locomotion, with HUBO-2 as the first commercialized full-size humanoid platform offering 38 degrees of freedom, dexterous hands, and real-time control for disaster response, eldercare, and entertainment. The quadruped RBQ Series, including the agile RBQ-10, delivers stable four-legged navigation over rough terrain with 10kg payload capacity, integrated LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, and modular payloads for inspection, surveillance, and search-and-rescue missions in construction and security sectors. Recent expansions underscore Rainbow's commitment to global innovation, with ongoing AI enhancements ensuring these top robots evolve for unstructured environments and foster the next wave of humanoid robotics.