R1 Tour Guide Robot
Built by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni
The R1 Tour Guide Robot is a Hospitality robot developed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni, launched 2024. Key specifications: type concierge, payload 1.5 kg, languages it, en, elevator api No.
RoboScore
Strong evidence
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3 of 9 signals present
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Weighted factors
average of the 3 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #27 of 101 in the Hospitality standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #20 · worst #27
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Overview
The R1 is a tour guide robot designed for museum settings, combining a humanoid torso and head with a wheeled base. It utilizes a 5G network to enhance its capabilities in autonomous navigation, human-robot interaction, and remote processing. The robot is equipped with a variety of sensors to navigate spaces, provide information, and interact with museum visitors in a natural and engaging manner.
Flagship features
- Affordable service humanoid robot meant for cooperative tasks
- Height adjustable from 1.15m to 1.45m
- Compact design for navigation in tight spaces
- Multi-functional arms with torque control capabilities
- Advanced human-robot interaction sensors
- Potential for mass production which may lower costs further
Buyer decision signals
Viability
R1 described as an AI-enabled service robot
Availability
Specifications
Category: Hospitality- Type
- concierge
- Payload
- 1.5 kg
- Languages
- it, en
- Elevator API
- No
- Elevator protocol
- none
- Navigation
- slam natural
- Runtime
- ≤ 1 h
- Pricing model
- unknown
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- museum guide
- Industries Served
- cultural,education
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1300
Movement & precision4
- Hand Dof
- 4
- Dof Total
- 18
- Dof Per Arm
- 8
- Dof Per Hand
- 4
Controls & integration5
- Sensor Suite
- laser range finder,RGB-D camera,IMU
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Onboard Compute
- NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- Programming Interface
- code python,code ros
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Availability Status
- available
Other details1
- Navigation Components
- Remote server for navigation assistance, on-board LIDAR for obstacle detection
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Company milestones
- Mar 2026MilestoneR1 described as an AI-enabled service robot
- 2023Milestone20th anniversary
- 2003MilestoneFounded
- —MilestoneR1 product page on IIT iCub site
- —MilestoneTour Guide Robot GitHub repository
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the R1 Tour Guide Robot?
- The R1 Tour Guide Robot is developed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni.
- What type of robot is the R1 Tour Guide Robot?
- The R1 Tour Guide Robot is a Hospitality robot made by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni.
- How much does the R1 Tour Guide Robot cost?
- Pricing for the R1 Tour Guide Robot is not publicly listed — contact Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni for a quote.
- When was the R1 Tour Guide Robot launched?
- The R1 Tour Guide Robot was launched in 2024.
- What are the key specifications of the R1 Tour Guide Robot?
- Key specifications of the R1 Tour Guide Robot: type concierge, payload 1.5 kg, languages it, en, elevator api No, elevator protocol none.
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