The RiSE is a Research robot developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2006.
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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2006. 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
RiSE was a six-legged robot designed to climb without any special adhesion. Lightweight with strong legs. Each foot consisted of approximately 50 fishing hooks. Climbed at a rate of 5 cm/s.
At a glance
- Built for palletizing, depalletizing and pick and place
- Used across automotive, manufacturing and logistics
- Programmed through python
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
Buyer decision signals
Viability
New electric Atlas announced
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 22,000 kg
- Speed
- 0.3 m/s
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Launch year
- 2006
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place,bin picking,sorting
- Sub Category
- robot imitation learning policy
- Industries Served
- automotive,manufacturing,logistics,construction,aerospace
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 0.3
Controls & integration7
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.25
- Compatible Vision
- Intel RealSense
- Software Platform
- RISE BeltPowerUnit
- Compatible Grippers
- Dahuan AG-95 gripper
- Programming Interface
- code python,code ros
Buying & support5
- Price Tier
- 80-150K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- 2 Metric Ton Class,22 Metric Ton Class,RISE BeltCylinder Single Acting,RISE BeltCylinder Double Acting,RISE BeltPowerUnit
- Availability Status
- research-only
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Apr 2024LaunchNew electric Atlas announced
- Mar 2021LaunchStretch launched as warehouse automation robot
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot expanded product line revealed
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot Arm launched with expanded Spot product line
- May 2020LaunchSpot launched commercially
- Mar 2019DeploymentHandle warehouse use announced
- 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
- 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RiSE?
- The RiSE is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the RiSE?
- The RiSE is a Research robot made by Boston Dynamics.
- How much does the RiSE cost?
- Pricing for the RiSE is not publicly listed — contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
- When was the RiSE launched?
- The RiSE was launched in 2006.
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