Meka M1 vs RB-KAIROS+
Side-by-side comparison of Meka M1 (Meka Robotics) and RB-KAIROS+ (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meka M1United States
- RB-KAIROS+Spain
Year First Available
- Meka M12011
- RB-KAIROS+—
Verified Deployments
- Meka M10 Deployments
- RB-KAIROS+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meka M1$320,000
- RB-KAIROS+Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Meka M11 hrs
- RB-KAIROS+12 hrs
Availability Status
- Meka M1ACTIVE
- RB-KAIROS+ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Meka M1—
- RB-KAIROS+850 mm
Payload Capacity
- Meka M11.5 kg
- RB-KAIROS+250 kg
IP Rating
- Meka M1—
- RB-KAIROS+IP52
Max Speed
- Meka M11 m/s
- RB-KAIROS+1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Meka M1partially autonomous
- RB-KAIROS+fully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 250 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP52 |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meka M1 and RB-KAIROS+?
Meka M1 is made by Meka Robotics, based in US. RB-KAIROS+ is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How do Meka M1 and RB-KAIROS+ compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meka M1 scores 45/100. RB-KAIROS+ scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Meka M1 and RB-KAIROS+?
Meka M1 carries up to 1.5 kg. RB-KAIROS+ carries up to 250 kg.
Are Meka M1 and RB-KAIROS+ 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 Meka M1 and RB-KAIROS+?
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
Meka M1 vs RB-KAIROS+ 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.