Meka M1 vs RB-Y1
Side-by-side comparison of Meka M1 (Meka Robotics) and RB-Y1 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meka M1United States
- RB-Y1South Korea
Year First Available
- Meka M12011
- RB-Y1—
Verified Deployments
- Meka M10 Deployments
- RB-Y10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meka M1$320,000
- RB-Y1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Meka M11 hrs
- RB-Y1—
Availability Status
- Meka M1ACTIVE
- RB-Y1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Meka M11.5 kg
- RB-Y13 kg
Max Speed
- Meka M11 m/s
- RB-Y1—
Autonomy Level
- Meka M1partially autonomous
- RB-Y1—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| 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 | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meka M1 and RB-Y1?
Meka M1 is made by Meka Robotics, based in US. RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do Meka M1 and RB-Y1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meka M1 scores 45/100. RB-Y1 scores 31/100. 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-Y1?
Meka M1 carries up to 1.5 kg. RB-Y1 carries up to 3 kg.
Are Meka M1 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 Meka M1 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
Meka M1 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.