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Built by Thecorpora · Spain

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The Qbo is a Education robot developed by Thecorpora (Spain), launched 2012, priced at $5,495 USD.

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Commercial maturity20%85/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%100/100
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%90/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

Qbo is a small open-source robot that users can assemble and program themselves. It is capable of navigating autonomously, recognizing and synthesizing speech, tracking faces and objects, and recognizing itself in a mirror. The robot operates in both autonomous and teleoperation modes with a Linux-based OS featuring integrated ROS.

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2008

Agreement with Growing StartUp Accelerator

Price

$5,495

purchase

Availability

out of stock

Specifications

Category: Education
Speed
1 m/s
Weight
11 kg
Battery
2.5 h
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2012
Price
$5,495 USD
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2008

Detailed specifications

Power & battery1
Battery Swap Supported
false
Sensors3
Head Cameras
2
Sensor Suite
ultrasonic,sharp,infrared,webcam
Lidar Present
false
Compute2
Onboard Compute
INTEL i3 processor
Compute Platform
INTEL i3
Other31
Height Cm
381
Height Mm
456
Price Tier
10-20K
Vlm Capable
none
Applications
research,education
Sub Category
desktop interactive robot
Datasheet Url
View Link
Mobility Type
bipedal
Pricing Model
purchase
Price Currency
USD
Pricing Models
capex
Charging Method
tethered
Navigation Type
vision,hybrid
Deployment Notes
Unveiled at IBM Interconnect Event in Las Vegas attended by over 25,000 participants.
Humanoid Subtype
full_bipedal
Price On Request
false
Industries Served
research_academic
Is Research Grade
true
Network Protocols
wifi
Target Industries
research_academic
Vision Processing
on_device
Terrain Capability
flat_indoor
Availability Status
out of stock
Primary Applications
research_development
Teleoperation Method
web_interface
Programming Interface
api
Additional Information
• Designed for everyday users • Easy to use and understand • Focus on community contributions and involvement • Competitive pricing for wider accessibility • Unveiling event attracted significant attention
Deployment Environment
indoor
Human Detection Method
vision_human
Tethered Operation Available
true
Software Subscription Required
false

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Company milestones

  • Nov 2021PartnershipAgreement with Growing StartUp Accelerator
  • 2017LaunchQ.bo One announced as coming to Indiegogo
  • 2010MilestoneQbo introduced as a ROS-based personal robot
  • 2008MilestoneCompany founded
  • MilestoneQ.bo positioned as an open-source educational robot

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Qbo?
The Qbo is developed by Thecorpora, based in Spain.
What type of robot is the Qbo?
The Qbo is a Education robot made by Thecorpora.
How much does the Qbo cost?
The Qbo is priced $5,495 USD.
When was the Qbo launched?
The Qbo was launched in 2012.

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