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Ribo

Built by RoboSUST

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The Ribo is a Research robot developed by RoboSUST, launched 2017.

RoboScore

32.5/ 100

Weak evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

2 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 2 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%90/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2017. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

RIBO is a Bengali speaking social humanoid robot that can speak, interact with humans, make facial gestures, handshake and dance. It is being developed by a group: RoboSUST, formed with students from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. RIBO is currently under research and development. Initially it was made as a project funded by Bangladesh Science Fiction Society and Ministry of ICT, Bangladesh. RIBO v1.0 has only movements in the upper torso.

Flagship features

  • Instant max torque: 33 N·m
  • Rated torque: 16 N·m
  • Operating voltage: DC 48V
  • Features harmonic gearbox and vector current control
  • Communication via CANopen, supporting up to 127 nodes

Buyer decision signals

Viability

2024 recap

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Availability

research-only

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
40 kg
Weight
1.3 kg
Battery
4 h
Launch year
2017
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
cleaning
Industries Served
energy,solar
Deployment Environment
indoor
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1290
Movement & precision2
Dof Total
16
Walking Speed Ms
2
Power & runtime1
Charge Time Hours
4
Controls & integration3
Sensor Suite
Voltage,Current,Temperature,IMU
Ros Compatible
true
Programming Interface
code ros
Safety & certification1
Operating Temp
0°C to 40°C (Keep away from condensation)
Buying & support3
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
RBS4M080HT36N16C0000
Availability Status
research-only

Who runs it· deployment evidence

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Company milestones

  • 2024Milestone2024 recap
  • MilestoneRobotics accessibility vision
  • MilestoneSUST robotics organization

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Ribo?
The Ribo is developed by RoboSUST.
What type of robot is the Ribo?
The Ribo is a Research robot made by RoboSUST.
How much does the Ribo cost?
Pricing for the Ribo is not publicly listed — contact RoboSUST for a quote.
When was the Ribo launched?
The Ribo was launched in 2017.

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