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Qbo One

Built by Thecorpora · Spain

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
Qbo One

Overview

The Qbo One open source robot is designed primarily for kids, educators, developers, and robot enthusiasts. It features an expressive design with HD camera eyes capable of face tracking, an LED mouth, and programmable features for an engaging learning experience. It is a desktop-based robot that is easy to build and hack, making it ideal for educational purposes and fostering creativity.

Specifications

Category: Education
Payload
5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Weight
3.63 kg
Launch year
2017
Price
$249
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics2
Dof
2
Repeatability Mm
0.03
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
HD camera,microphones,capacitive touch sensor,Wi-Fi antenna,Bluetooth 4.0
Compute2
Ros Compatible
true
Onboard Compute
Raspberry Pi 3
Safety & certifications1
Safety Certification
ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE,UL 1740
Other31
Height Mm
400
Price Tier
10-20K
Kit Pricing
{"Developer Kit":299,"Builder Special":249,"Limited Special":369}
Applications
education,teleoperation
Sub Category
desktop interactive robot
Api Available
true
Auto Charging
true
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Pricing Model
purchase
Force Limiting
true
Model Variants
Q.bo (2012)
Operating Temp
0–50°C
Warranty Years
2
Company Country
US
Lead Time Weeks
4
Navigation Type
SLAM
Deployment Count
75000
Deployment Notes
Targeted at kids, educators, and developers; applications in hospitality and healthcare.
Setup Time Hours
1
Youtube Video Id
-AQy-LcculU
Compatible Vision
USB Camera
Industries Served
education,healthcare,hospitality
Software Platform
Raspbian
Training Required
basic_<1day
Availability Status
available
Compatible Grippers
Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
Countries Available
Worldwide
Extras Contact Emails
nonogrub@thecorpora.com,info@thecorpora.com,support@thecorpora.com,press@thecorpora.com,partnerships@thecorpora.com
Programming Interface
Java,C++,PHP,Python,Scratch
Additional Information
Q.bo One can be programmed in Java, C++, PHP, and Python. It also works with Scratch.,It integrates with AI systems like IBM Watson.,Expected to debut on Indiegogo in June.,Source: http://thecorpora.com/
Deployment Environment
indoor

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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