ER-FLEX vs RB-Y1
Side-by-side comparison of ER-FLEX (AMR Integration) and RB-Y1 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ER-FLEXDenmark
- RB-Y1South Korea
Verified Deployments
- ER-FLEX0 Deployments
- RB-Y10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ER-FLEX4.5 hrs
- RB-Y1—
Availability Status
- ER-FLEXACTIVE
- RB-Y1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ER-FLEX186 kg
- RB-Y13 kg
Max Speed
- ER-FLEX2 m/s
- RB-Y1—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | South Korea |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 186 kg | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ER-FLEX | RB-Y1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ER-FLEX, RB-Y1 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ER-FLEX and RB-Y1?
ER-FLEX is made by AMR Integration, based in DK. RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do ER-FLEX and RB-Y1 compare on the Robo Index?
ER-FLEX grades BBB on the Robo Index. RB-Y1 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between ER-FLEX and RB-Y1?
ER-FLEX carries up to 186 kg. RB-Y1 carries up to 3 kg.
Are ER-FLEX and RB-Y1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ER-FLEX and RB-Y1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ER-FLEX vs RB-Y1 compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.