Rice Robotics
Rice Robotics is a Hong Kong-based pioneer in developing fully-autonomous indoor service robots, with its flagship product 'Rice' being the first delivery robot designed for busy environments like malls, hotels, and offices. The company offers delivery, disinfection, and security robots that navigate spaces independently and operate elevators, supported by a cloud platform called RiceCore for fleet management and monitoring.
💡Notable Achievement: Rice Robotics has deployed over 500 robots worldwide and raised $7 million in its 2023 funding round, with its delivery robot 'Rice' set to be deployed at a 7-Eleven in Tokyo's SoftBank Group headquarters in January 2021.
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Delivery
Manufactured by Rice Robotics
The Delivery robot by Rice Robotics is a versatile indoor service robot designed for efficient and secure item transport in hospitality and commercial environments. Featuring a robust 30kg payload capacity and a spacious 39 x 27 x 34 cm storage compartment, it handles everything from food and beverages to documents and medical supplies. Advanced navigation powered by proprietary algorithms, LiDAR, IR sensors, and sonar ensures swift, collision-free movement, including elevator integration for multi-floor operations. With 4G, 5G, and WiFi connectivity, it supports remote monitoring and autonomous routing. Ideal for hotels, offices, restaurants, and retail spaces, it enhances contactless delivery, reduces staff workload, and operates up to 22 hours per charge, promoting seamless service in dynamic indoor settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Rice Robotics' main product?
Rice Robotics' main product is 'Rice', the first fully-autonomous indoor delivery robot designed for busy environments such as malls, hotels, and offices.
Where is Rice Robotics headquartered?
Rice Robotics is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.
Who is the CEO of Rice Robotics?
Victor Lee is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rice Robotics.
What types of robots does Rice Robotics offer?
Rice Robotics offers delivery, disinfection, and security robots that can navigate spaces independently and operate elevators.
What is RiceCore?
RiceCore is a cloud platform developed by Rice Robotics for managing and monitoring their fleet of robots, providing data on location, battery level, and operating temperature.
How many robots has Rice Robotics deployed worldwide?
Rice Robotics has deployed over 500 robots worldwide, demonstrating its impact on the global market.
What funding stage is Rice Robotics at?
Rice Robotics is at the Seed VC stage, having raised a total of $9.05 million, with $7 million raised in its last round in 2023.
What sensors does the 'Rice' robot use?
The 'Rice' robot is equipped with both radar and a light sensor system to detect obstacles and avoid bumping into people and objects.
Where has 'Rice' been deployed?
'Rice' has been deployed at Cyberport, a hotel in Aberdeen, a shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, and is set to be deployed at a 7-Eleven in Tokyo's SoftBank Group headquarters.
What is Rice Robotics' mission?
Rice Robotics aims to achieve the realization of a society of human-robot cooperation by designing, manufacturing, and operating service robots that can be deployed anywhere.
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