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AIRo-2

Built by Ritsumeikan University · Japan· Launched 2015

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%97/100
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Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%41/100
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Overview

A pipeline-inspection robot that adapts to bent pipes without control by aligning its orientation with the direction of the pathway, utilizing a shadow-based operation assistant method.

Key specs

  • Built for coating
  • Used across agricultural
  • Navigates using GPS
  • Programmed through python
  • Certified to JCF認証
  • Force-limited for work alongside people

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
16 kg
0.08 m/s
0.19 kg
0.25 h
2015
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
drone agricultural sprayer
Movement & precision2
3
Max Speed M S
0.08
Sensing & perception2
Joint Torque Sensor
Yes
Power & runtime1
Auto Charging
Yes
Controls & integration4
Software Platform
Controller Area Network (CAN)
Training Required
intermediate_1-5days
can bus
code python
Safety & certification1
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024PartnershipRitsumeikan University signs cooperation agreement with Kyoto
  • 1996MilestoneRobotics research reaches 30-year mark in 2026
  • 1996MilestoneDepartment of Robotics established
  • 1994MilestoneRobotics research center established
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneAIRo series research page published

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the AIRo-2?
The AIRo-2 is developed by Ritsumeikan University, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the AIRo-2?
The AIRo-2 is a Research robot made by Ritsumeikan University.
How much does the AIRo-2 cost?
Pricing for the AIRo-2 is not publicly listed. Contact Ritsumeikan University for a quote.
When was the AIRo-2 launched?
The AIRo-2 was launched in 2015.

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