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Rosie

Built by Technical University Munich · Germany

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Rosie is a Research robot developed by Technical University Munich (Germany), launched 2009.

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B

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4 of 10 signals present

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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%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%70/100
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

Rosie is a research robot designed to undertake many household chores that humans hate to do. It features four-fingered hands, an omnidirectional mobile base, and a wide variety of sensors including high-resolution cameras, thermal camera, laser scanners, and Microsoft Kinect. Equipped with compliant arms and hands, Rosie is capable of performing tasks such as autonomously making pancakes and preparing sausages in a realistic kitchen lab setting.

Flagship features

  • Developed by TU München's Intelligent Autonomous Systems Group
  • Integrates cognitive perception with robotic manipulation
  • Features the cloud_algos library for 3D point cloud data processing
  • Developed systems include KnowRob for knowledge reasoning, and CRAM for cognitive programming
  • Active contributions to the ROS ecosystem with various packages and datasets

Buyer decision signals

Viability

Founded

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
1 kg
Speed
2 m/s
Weight
80 kg
Battery
3 h
Autonomy
partially autonomous, teleoperated
Launch year
2009
Price
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Status
active
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Detailed specifications

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Company Country
DE
Additional Information
- Developed by TU München's Intelligent Autonomous Systems Group. - Integrates cognitive perception with robotic manipulation. - Features the cloud_algos library for 3D point cloud data processing. - Developed systems include KnowRob for knowledge reasoning, and CRAM for cognitive programming. - Active contributions to the ROS ecosystem with various packages and datasets.

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Company milestones

  • Apr 1868MilestoneFounded
  • 2024FundingFurther funding for TUM robotics incubator
  • 2021Milestonerobo.innovate launched
  • 2016MilestoneKEWAZO founded in TUM incubator
  • 2010MilestoneTUM-Rosie announced as a ROS-based research robot

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Rosie?
The Rosie is developed by Technical University Munich, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the Rosie?
The Rosie is a Research robot made by Technical University Munich.
How much does the Rosie cost?
Pricing for the Rosie is not publicly listed — contact Technical University Munich for a quote.
When was the Rosie launched?
The Rosie was launched in 2009.

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