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Rookie

Built by NAVER LABS · South Korea

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The Rookie is a Warehouse AMR developed by NAVER LABS (South Korea), launched 2017. Key specifications: type other, navigation other, safety cert. unknown, battery type other.

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint18%69/100
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%93/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%45/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

indoor logistics AMR

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator in South Korea

NAVER LABS

Viability

est. 2017

Rookie expands to contract delivery tasks

Price

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Specifications

Category: Warehouse AMR
Type
other
Navigation
other
Safety cert.
unknown
Battery type
other
Maturity
prototype
Pricing model
unknown
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2017

Detailed specifications

Other5
Height Mm
1070
Deployment Count
100
Deployment Notes
Deployed across Naver's Seongnam headquarters as a fleet for delivering food, beverages, packages, and documents. Robots autonomously navigate security gates, use elevators, and travel between floors. Coordinated via ARC Brain cloud platform.[2][3]
Youtube Video Id
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Software Platform
NAVER Cloud Platform (ARC Brain / ARC System)

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

Company milestones

  • Jan 2024DeploymentRookie expands to contract delivery tasks
  • 2024PartnershipADLINK and NAVER LABS partnership on Rookie AMRs
  • 2022LaunchRookie introduced at NAVER LABS headquarters
  • 2017AcquisitionExpanded into Europe via acquisition
  • 2017MilestoneOfficially established in Pangyo
  • 2013MilestoneStarted as R&D division
  • 1999MilestoneNAVER founded
  • DeploymentAROUND robot deployed at YES24 F1963 used bookstore in Busan

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Rookie 2 see you

NAVER LABS

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Rookie?
The Rookie is developed by NAVER LABS, based in South Korea.
What type of robot is the Rookie?
The Rookie is a Warehouse AMR made by NAVER LABS.
How much does the Rookie cost?
Pricing for the Rookie is not publicly listed — contact NAVER LABS for a quote.
When was the Rookie launched?
The Rookie was launched in 2017.
What are the key specifications of the Rookie?
Key specifications of the Rookie: type other, navigation other, safety cert. unknown, battery type other, maturity prototype.

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