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RiSE

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States· Launched 2006

Updated Jul 2026·methodology

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RoboScore

42.0/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%90/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%92/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

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.

Key specs

  • Built for palletizing, depalletizing and pick and place
  • Used across automotive, manufacturing and logistics
  • Programmed through python
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
22,000 kg
0.3 m/s
2 kg
2006
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
pick and place,bin picking,sorting
robot imitation learning policy
automotive,manufacturing,logistics,construction,aerospace
Movement & precision1
Max Speed M S
0.3
Controls & integration7
Yes
Yes
Setup Time Hours
0.25
Compatible Vision
Intel RealSense
Software Platform
RISE BeltPowerUnit
Compatible Grippers
Dahuan AG-95 gripper
code python,code ros
Buying & support5
80-150K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
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 uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
  • 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
  • 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

Boston Dynamics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 23ICE plan to buy robot dogs spurs protest from hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees
  • Oct 17Local advocates rally against sale of Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs to ICE
  • Oct 17Boston Dynamics Assembles a Complete Atlas Humanoid Robot From Custom Parts in One Day

News about Boston Dynamics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 102 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Boston Dynamics news

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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