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| R-Noid | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Manufacturer | Robot.com (Kiwi Campus, Inc.) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Status | In production; deployed |
| Type | Mobile humanoid robot |
| Locomotion | Wheeled (omnidirectional) |
| Degrees of freedom | 22 |
| Arm DOF | 7 per arm (dual arms) |
| Torso DOF | 4 |
| Payload per arm | 11 lbs (5 kg) |
| Autonomy | Generative VLA (Vision Language Action) |
| Website | robot.com/r-noid |
R-Noid is a mobile humanoid robot developed by Robot.com (legally Kiwi Campus, Inc.), designed for practical deployment on factory floors and in warehouse environments. The robot works alongside human workers to handle repetitive, physically demanding tasks such as semiconductor wafer handling, box moving, and parts delivery. Robot.com's philosophy is "robots for now, not someday," focusing on practical, immediately deployable robotic solutions rather than future prototypes.[1][2]
R-Noid is a 22-degree-of-freedom humanoid robot engineered for practical assistance in everyday work environments. Standing approximately 1.6 meters tall and weighing around 50 kg, R-Noid is built with a lightweight frame designed to interact naturally with human-designed spaces such as aisles, counters, and workstations.[2]
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | ~1.6 m |
| Weight | ~50 kg |
| Total DOF | 22 |
| Arms | Dual 7-DOF |
| Torso | 4-DOF articulated |
| Payload per arm | 11 lbs (5 kg) |
| Display | Dual screen expressive display |
| Autonomy | Generative VLA |
| Charging | Autonomous docking |
| Navigation | Omnidirectional wheeled base |
Each arm features 7 degrees of freedom and can handle up to 5 kg (11 lbs) per arm. The robot supports a modular interface for interchangeable end-effectors, including grippers and Dex-Hand tools, allowing it to be adapted for different manipulation tasks.[1]
R-Noid's mobility system enables omnidirectional movement with precise positioning, allowing it to operate in crowded, dynamic environments alongside people. Its perception stack includes cameras and sensors supporting real-time obstacle avoidance and context awareness.[2]
The robot is powered by Robot.com's proprietary AI technology and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, enabling it to understand natural language commands and manage tasks in unpredictable environments. The VLA system allows the robot to interpret its visual surroundings, process spoken or typed instructions, and generate appropriate physical actions.[1]
R-Noid is not a prototype but an actively deployed robot. GXO, one of the world's largest logistics companies, has deployed R-Noid in live warehouse operations for moving semiconductor wafers, boxes, and parts safely alongside human workers. Robot.com reports hundreds of robots deployed across campuses, warehouses, and service venues, with millions of tasks completed.[1]
| Sector | Use cases |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Parts delivery, assembly line support |
| Semiconductor | Wafer handling, cleanroom operations |
| Logistics | Material handling, order fulfillment |
| Warehousing | Inventory movement, sorting |
R-Noid is part of a broader product family from Robot.com:
| Product | Type | Primary application |
|---|---|---|
| R-Noid | Mobile humanoid | Factory floors, warehouse lines |
| R-Top | Stationary humanoid | Precision tabletop work, semiconductor handling |
| R-Cargo | Delivery robot | Material transport |
| R-Dog | Quadruped robot | Patrol, inspection |
| R-Kiwi | Delivery robot | Campus and urban delivery |