Following its debut of Korea's first mobile humanoid robot, RB-Y1, at ICRA 2024 in Yokohama, Japan, Rainbow Robotics will return to this year's conference with a dedicated exhibition booth (Georgia World Congress Center, Hall A #811) from May 20 to 22. The company will present live demonstrations of RB-Y1's real-time remote control and interactive features.

On-site demonstrations will showcase multiple interactive control interfaces for RB-Y1, including:

• Master Arm
• Touchpad and joystick interface
• VR device-based control interface

The RB-Y1 humanoid robot features dual 7-degree-of-freedom (DOF) arms, a 6-axis DOF single leg, and a wheel-based mobile platform. Designed to support a wide range of development environments, it provides open APIs and modular options, positioning it as a versatile research platform for AI and robotics software developers. Since its public debut in March 2024, RB-Y1 has received pre-orders from institutions worldwide and is currently being utilized by leading universities—including MIT, UC Berkeley, the University of Washington, and Georgia Tech—as well as companies across various industries.

At ICRA 2025, Rainbow Robotics will unveil two major innovations:

• Mecanum Wheel System: A specialized omnidirectional wheel technology that allows 360-degree movement, significantly enhancing maneuverability in constrained spaces.
• Integrated RB-Y1 Software Development Kit (SDK): An integrated SDK compatible with various modules including IMU, gripper, and LiDAR, allowing easy customization to fit a wide range of research and development applications.

Jungwoo Heo, CTO of Rainbow Robotics, commented, "Our humanoid robot is purpose-built for AI researchers and developers. As our message 'This is Your Humanoid, Make it Perfect for Your AI Solution' suggests, it is designed to offer a platform optimized for applying diverse AI technologies. With the unveiling of the Mecanum Wheel system and integrated SDK at ICRA 2025, we aim to establish Rainbow Robotics as a technology leader in the global humanoid robotics market."

Ahead of ICRA 2025, Rainbow Robotics has also attracted significant attention in the U.S., with its promotional videos surpassing 2.47 million cumulative views on YouTube. The company is also actively expanding its local footprint through its U.S. subsidiary in Chicago, providing technical support and fostering collaborations with AI developers across the region.