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RB-KAIROS+ vs RB-Y1

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

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RB-KAIROS+
RB-KAIROS+A
RB-Y1
RB-Y1AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+Spain
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1South Korea

Verified Deployments

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+0 Deployments
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+12 hrs
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1—

Availability Status

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+ACTIVE
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+250 kg
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y13 kg

Reach

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+850 mm
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1—

Max Speed

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+1.5 m/s
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1—

IP Rating

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+IP52
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1—

Autonomy Level

  • RB-KAIROS+
    RB-KAIROS+fully autonomous
  • RB-Y1
    RB-Y1—

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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

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RB-KAIROS+, 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes RB-KAIROS+ and RB-Y1?

RB-KAIROS+ is made by Robotnik, based in ES. RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.

How do RB-KAIROS+ and RB-Y1 compare on the Robo Index?

RB-KAIROS+ grades A 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 RB-KAIROS+ and RB-Y1?

RB-KAIROS+ carries up to 250 kg. RB-Y1 carries up to 3 kg.

Are RB-KAIROS+ 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 RB-KAIROS+ 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

RB-KAIROS+ 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.