Robot technology, one of the core drivers of the 4th Industrial Revolution, is now bringing innovation to our lives and throughout industrial sites. In particular, collaborative robots (Cobots), which work safely in the same space as humans and increase productivity, are becoming increasingly important. The global collaborative robot market is entering a new growth cycle starting in 2025 and is expected to reach approximately $5 billion by 2025. In this trend, Rainbow Robotics, a domestic robot platform specialist, is leading future industrial automation with its unique technology and innovative products. Rainbow Robotics, which started from the KAIST Humanoid Robot Research Center, is leading a new paradigm of collaboration between humans and robots, securing global competitiveness in the field of collaborative robots based on its experience in developing the humanoid bipedal robot 'Hubo'.
Rainbow Robotics' collaborative robot 'RB series' boasts outstanding performance and stability based on core technologies developed in-house. The biggest feature of the RB series is the application of a Linux-based real-time robot operating system developed independently by Rainbow Robotics. This is a key factor enabling precise control and flexible movement of the robot. In addition, it ensures high quality and performance by developing and using key components such as actuators, encoders, brakes, and controllers essential for collaborative robots. All RB series products have been certified by TÜV SÜD, a global certification body, with CE and KCs certifications (ISO 13849-1, Cat.3, PL d, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066), proving their safety in the workplace. This technological advantage is the basis for Rainbow Robotics to have strong competitiveness in the collaborative robot market.
Rainbow Robotics provides various lineups within the RB series to meet various customer needs. Users can select a collaborative robot optimized for their work environment through models with different payloads and reaches, such as RB5-850, RB3-1200, and RB10-1300. In particular, it is leading technological innovation by recently releasing the dual-arm robot solution 'OASIS', jointly developed with Plai, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based autonomous robot software company. This solution implements two RB series collaborative robots as robots that can work with both hands like humans, and focuses on automating complex and fine operations that require error correction, such as connector insertion and dust cover fastening. Here, the 'AiSA' software, a hybrid system that combines robot learning and control methods, provides expandability that can be quickly applied to various assembly processes with minimal learning.
Rainbow Robotics' collaborative robots are already proving their value by providing innovative automation solutions in various industrial fields. The most notable case is the recent collaboration with Samsung Heavy Industries. In October 2025, the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to automate the robot-based shipbuilding and manufacturing site processes and are accelerating the implementation of a smart shipyard. Through this collaboration, they plan to automate complex and dangerous shipbuilding site operations such as welding, painting, and grinding by utilizing collaborative robots, mobile dual-arm robots, and quadruped robots.
In addition, robot technology from Rainbow Robotics is playing a significant role in the logistics industry. They are accelerating the development of AI-based logistics automation solutions by signing an MOU with CJ Logistics for the joint development of an 'AI humanoid logistics robot'. This is expected to maximize the efficiency of logistics sites and present a new paradigm. In addition, in the F&B (food and beverage) and service sectors, a robot cafe equipped with Rainbow Robotics' RB-N series has obtained the first-ever NSF certification from the US National Sanitation Foundation, providing stable services through 24-hour unmanned operation and remote management solutions. In the manufacturing industry as a whole, RB series collaborative robots are used in various processes such as CNC machine tending and TIG/ARC welding, contributing to increased productivity and improved work environments.
The global collaborative robot market is expected to enter an accelerated phase starting in 2025 and maintain an average annual shipment growth rate of 20% from 2025 to 2029. In particular, the rise of new application areas such as logistics, agriculture, and medical care and the cumulative demand for industrial upgrades are expected to drive growth. Rainbow Robotics is solidifying its position as a robot platform specialist in line with these market changes. It is building a variety of robot lineups, including not only collaborative robots but also mobile robots, mobile dual-arm robots, quadruped robots, and bipedal robots, and securing competitiveness by applying its own core technologies to all of these robots. In particular, in September 2025, the company participated in global robotics academic conferences such as 'CoRL 2025' and 'Humanoids 2025' and showcased the latest robot technologies such as the RB series collaborative robot, dual-arm robot RB-Y1, and quadruped robot RBQ, strengthening global research cooperation and conducting technology verification. Rainbow Robotics will create a future of prosperity for humans and robots through continuous research and development and innovation.
Rainbow Robotics is leading changes in the future industry by providing automation solutions optimized for various industrial fields through its unique collaborative robot technology and continuous innovation. It is expanding the applicability in actual industrial sites through its independently developed operating system and core components and strategic cooperation with Samsung Heavy Industries, CJ Logistics, and others. Collaborative robots, which assist human work and maximize productivity, are now a necessity, not an option, and Rainbow Robotics will establish itself as a company leading the global robot market based on its technological superiority in this trend. We look forward to a safer and more efficient future automation era that will be created by Rainbow Robotics' collaborative robot technology.
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Q1: What are the main features of Rainbow Robotics' collaborative robot 'RB series'?
A1: The RB series is equipped with a Linux-based real-time robot operating system developed by Rainbow Robotics and boasts high performance and safety by developing core components such as actuators and encoders in-house. It has also obtained CE and KCs certifications from TÜV SÜD.
Q2: In which industrial fields are Rainbow Robotics collaborative robots mainly applied?
A2: It is applied to various fields such as manufacturing (CNC machine tending, welding), shipbuilding (smart shipyard implementation with Samsung Heavy Industries), logistics (AI logistics robot development with CJ Logistics), F&B and service industries (robot cafe).
Q3: What are the differences between Rainbow Robotics collaborative robots and other robots?
A3: It has high technological independence through the development of an independent operating system and core components, and it is differentiated by its ability to perform high-difficulty tasks that integrate AI and machine learning technologies, such as the dual-arm robot solution 'OASIS' in cooperation with Plai.
Q4: What is the overall outlook for the collaborative robot market in 2025?
A4: It is expected to enter a new growth cycle starting in 2025 and to exceed $5 billion by 2025, and an average annual shipment growth rate of 20% is expected by 2029. Growth in new application areas such as logistics, agriculture, and medical care is expected, in addition to manufacturing.
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