by Robotnik / Universal Robots
The Robotnik RB-KAIROS+ paired with a Universal Robots UR10e is the most popular open-platform mobile manipulator, built on ROS 2 and fully customizable. Robotnik (Spain) provides the omnidirectional mobile base while Universal Robots provides the collaborative arm — a combination used by leading research institutions (MIT, ETH Zurich) and manufacturers piloting flexible automation. At $80,000–$130,000, it positions as the mid-range option between Chinese solutions and KUKA KMR iiwa. The fully open ROS 2 platform allows deep customization of navigation, perception, and manipulation behaviors. The modular design means users can swap the arm (UR, FANUC, JAKA, etc.) as requirements evolve. Robotnik has shipped mobile platforms to 40+ countries and is a key supplier to the EU robotics research community.
| mobile_base_payload | 250kg |
| arm_payload | 10kg |
| arm_reach | 1,300mm |
| navigation | ROS 2 with LiDAR + depth cameras |
| battery_life | 10 hours |
| speed | 1.5 m/s max |
| weight | 320kg |
| dof | 6-axis UR10e arm on omnidirectional base |
Research and development in mobile manipulation
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