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Ribo

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

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

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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

Motion & kinematics1
Dof Total
16
Power & battery1
Charge Time Hours
4
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
Voltage,Current,Temperature,IMU
Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Other12
Height Mm
1290
Applications
cleaning
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
RBS4M080HT36N16C0000
Operating Temp
0°C to 40°C (Keep away from condensation)
Deployment Notes
Used in industrial/service intelligent upgrading and multi-robot collaboration.
Walking Speed Ms
2
Industries Served
energy,solar
Availability Status
research-only
Programming Interface
code_ros
Additional Information
- 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
Deployment Environment
indoor

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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