Kinisi 01 vs RB-Y1

Side-by-side comparison of Kinisi 01 (Kinisi Robotics) and RB-Y1 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kinisi 01BBB

RB-Y1AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Kinisi 01United States
RB-Y1South Korea

Year First Available

Kinisi 012025
RB-Y1—

Verified Deployments

Kinisi 010 Deployments
RB-Y10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Kinisi 01$75,000 USD
RB-Y1Contact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kinisi 018 hrs
RB-Y1—

Availability Status

Kinisi 01ACTIVE
RB-Y1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Kinisi 0140 kg
RB-Y13 kg

Max Speed

Kinisi 012.4 m/s
RB-Y1—

	Kinisi 01mobile-manipulatorKinisi Robotics BBBRobo Index	RB-Y1mobile-manipulatorRainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United States	South Korea
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$75,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	8 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	40 kg	3 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	2.4 m/s	—

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ROI Comparison

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Kinisi 01	RB-Y1
Investment	$75,000	No price
Payback period	18.0 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$175,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+233%	—

RB-Y1 has 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 Kinisi 01 and RB-Y1?

Kinisi 01 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US. RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.

How do Kinisi 01 and RB-Y1 compare on the Robo Index?

Kinisi 01 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 Kinisi 01 and RB-Y1?

Kinisi 01 carries up to 40 kg. RB-Y1 carries up to 3 kg.

Are Kinisi 01 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 Kinisi 01 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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Kinisi 01 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.