ROBROS
ROBROS is a Seoul robotics company, based in Seongdong-gu and led by chief executive Noh Seungjun, that develops the IGRIS series of humanoid robots. Its flagship IGRIS-C is a mid-size humanoid about 150 cm tall and 52 kg with 31 degrees of freedom, five-finger tendon-driven hands, torque-based control and maximum torque of 150 N·m, designed for running, jumping, backflips and dual-arm manipulation with soft response to external forces. It lifts about 6 kg per arm, and an upgraded IGRIS-C+ with a new proprietary actuator is meant to raise payload to 15 to 20 kg. ROBROS opened preorders for IGRIS-C in July 2025 at about 150 million won, around US$115,000, with deliveries expected in fall 2025, and showed it at CES 2026 in the HUMANOID M.AX Alliance pavilion, targeting overseas research institutes. The company covers mechanical design, actuators, control software and AI in-house, aims at manufacturing and logistics, and is backed by KB Investment.
💡Notable Achievement: ROBROS opened preorders for IGRIS-C at about 150 million won (around US$115,000) in July 2025 and showed it at CES 2026.
What Does ROBROS Do?
ROBROS is a Seoul company that develops the IGRIS series of humanoids, led by the 150 cm IGRIS-C.
“Korean humanoids built on in-house actuators and control.”
IGRIS-C
150 cm, 52 kg, 31 degrees of freedom.
Full Stack
Mechanical design, actuators, control and AI in-house.
Upgrade Path
IGRIS-C+ aims for 15 to 20 kg payload.
What Can ROBROS Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Whole-body motion and dual-arm manipulation.
Dynamic Motion
Designed for running, jumping and backflips.
Dual-Arm Manipulation
6 kg per arm with soft response.
ROBROS Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
IGRIS-C
By: ROBROS
Launched: 2025
The IGRIS-C is a compact humanoid robot from ROBROS, standing at 154 cm tall and weighing 56 kg, designed for human-robot collaboration in service environments like cafes and retail spaces. Featuring 43 degrees of freedom (6 actuated DoF per tendon-driven 5-finger hand), it excels in dexterous manipulation and bipedal locomotion. Powered by reinforcement learning for agile walking, running, jumping, backflips, and cartwheels, and imitation learning for precise object handling, it adapts to unstructured indoor settings. Equipped with stereo cameras, RealSense depth sensors, IMU for balance, and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX plus Intel Core i7 computing, it supports teleoperation, autonomous tasks, and data collection for AI training. With a 17000mAh 48V battery, torque-based control at 150Nm max torque, and 7 DOF arms plus 3 DOF waist and 2 DOF neck, IGRIS-C offers robust performance in narrow, complex spaces, emphasizing safe, lifelike interactions and developer-friendly research capabilities.
IGRIS-A
By: ROBROS
Launched: 2024
The IGRIS-A is a compact service-oriented humanoid robot from ROBROS, standing at approximately 154 cm tall with 29 articulated joints in the body and an advanced 11-joint tendon-driven hand for dexterous manipulation. It excels in human-robot collaboration for customer-facing environments like cafes, leveraging reinforcement learning for stable bipedal walking and imitation learning for precise object handling that mimics human motions. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin AI hardware, it features a dual battery system, 30:1 gear ratio for smooth torque control, and fast motion planning up to three times quicker than prior models. Adaptive hands grip varied objects dynamically, while stereo cameras, RealSense depth sensors, and IMU enable navigation and balance in unstructured spaces. Designed for lifelike interactions, it supports remote teleoperation, data collection for AI training, and tasks like serving, product handling, and hospitality assistance, prioritizing safe, efficient partnership with humans.
ROBROS Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
IGRIS-C preorders open at about 150 million won
ROBROS opens preorders for the IGRIS-C humanoid, 150 cm and 52 kg, at about 150 million won with deliveries planned for fall 2025.
Source: robros.co.kr
IGRIS-C shown at CES 2026
ROBROS shows IGRIS-C at the HUMANOID M.AX Alliance pavilion at CES 2026 and targets overseas robotics research institutes.
Source: us.aving.net
NextRise 2026 Innovation Award
KB Investment-backed ROBROS wins an Innovation Award at NextRise 2026.
Source: globalnewstop.com
ROBROS Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes ROBROS Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Backed by KB Investment.
- ✓In-house technology stack.
Core Strategic Focus
Overseas research institutes.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Payload is modest.
- •High price.
ROBROS vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Form Factor
- IGRIS-C (ROBROS)
- 29-Joint Biped
- Digit v5
- Backward-Knee Biped
- RB-Y1 (Rainbow)
- Wheeled Dual-Arm
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- 41-DoF Biped
Arm Payload Capacity
- IGRIS-C (ROBROS)
- 12 kg
- Digit v5
- 16 kg
- RB-Y1 (Rainbow)
- 3 kg / arm
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- 15 kg
Communication Bus
- IGRIS-C (ROBROS)
- EtherCAT (1kHz)
- Digit v5
- EtherCAT / CAN
- RB-Y1 (Rainbow)
- EtherCAT
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- CAN-FD
Primary Application
- IGRIS-C (ROBROS)
- Automotive & Electronics
- Digit v5
- Logistics Tote Handling
- RB-Y1 (Rainbow)
- Research & Service
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- Automotive Assembly
| Strategic Dimension | IGRIS-C (ROBROS) | Digit v5 | RB-Y1 (Rainbow) | Walker S1 (UBTECH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 29-Joint Biped | Backward-Knee Biped | Wheeled Dual-Arm | 41-DoF Biped |
| Arm Payload Capacity | 12 kg | 16 kg | 3 kg / arm | 15 kg |
| Communication Bus | EtherCAT (1kHz) | EtherCAT / CAN | EtherCAT | CAN-FD |
| Primary Application | Automotive & Electronics | Logistics Tote Handling | Research & Service | Automotive Assembly |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
KB Investment
Backs ROBROS.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Backs ROBROS.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
ROBROS Headquarters
HQSeongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Articles & Industry News
Showing 4 recent articles and news updates about ROBROS
South Korea Clears 20 Robros Humanoids to Work Beside People in Factories and Shipyards
News about IGRIS-A
ROBROS IGRIS-C Wows CES 2026 with Tendon Hands
News about IGRIS-C
ROBROS Unveils IGRIS-C at CoRL 2025, Positioning Compact Humanoid for Service Industry Transformation
News about IGRIS-C
ROBROS Crafts IGRIS-C into Humanoid Partner Powerhouse
News about IGRIS-A
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about ROBROS
What is ROBROS?
ROBROS is a Seoul, South Korea robotics company that develops the IGRIS series of humanoid robots, including the IGRIS-C, for research, manufacturing and logistics.
What is the IGRIS-C?
IGRIS-C is ROBROS's mid-size humanoid, about 150 cm tall and 52 kg, with 31 degrees of freedom, five-finger hands and torque-based control for running, jumping and dual-arm manipulation.
How much does the IGRIS-C cost?
ROBROS opened preorders for IGRIS-C at about 150 million won, roughly US$115,000, in July 2025, with deliveries expected in fall 2025.
Who is the CEO of ROBROS?
ROBROS is led by chief executive Noh Seungjun, also written Roh Seung-jun, who describes IGRIS-C as a general-purpose humanoid platform for the Physical AI era.
What is IGRIS-C+?
IGRIS-C+ is an upgrade with a newly developed proprietary ROBROS actuator that is meant to increase payload from about 6 kg to 15 to 20 kg using both arms.
Where is ROBROS based?
ROBROS is headquartered in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and develops mechanical design, actuators, control software and AI in-house, giving it a full technology stack for its IGRIS humanoids.
Where has IGRIS-C been shown?
ROBROS showed IGRIS-C at CES 2026 in the HUMANOID M.AX Alliance pavilion, aiming at overseas robotics research institutes, and its investor KB Investment backed it at NextRise 2026.
What is IGRIS-C for?
ROBROS positions IGRIS-C as a general-purpose platform that scales from research labs to manufacturing and logistics, with safe soft response for collaborative settings.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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