Rainbow Robotics RBQ-10 Quadruped Wins Korea's Top Tech Honor

Quadruped Milestone Unveiled

Humanoid robots struggle with real-time full-body motion imitation, balance, and manipulation in dynamic environments, but quadruped platforms like the RBQ-10 address mobility in rough terrain. Rainbow Robotics built the RBQ-10, a high-mobility AI quadruped robot, which was selected for Korea's Top 10 Machinery Technologies of 2025 after a public vote in September. The robot demonstrated at Samsung Electronics' 56th Annual General Shareholders' Meeting and was showcased at IMTS 2024 alongside other platforms.

Standing Out in Mobility

The RBQ-10 differentiates through flexible switching between dynamics-based walking and reinforcement learning-based AI walking for precise and robust movements on ramps and stairs without visual input. It integrates 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and PTZ modules for obstacle avoidance, schedule-based autonomous driving, and return-to-recharge functions. Its customizable design suits defense, security, policing, and disaster response, expanding via field demonstrations. RBQ-10 prioritizes AI-driven terrain adaptation over rigid pre-programmed paths.

AI Locomotion Flow

Human motion or environmental input feeds into the AI model, which processes reinforcement learning for gait selection and balance. This outputs joint actuation with real-time corrections, enabling stable navigation on unstructured terrain. The fanless actuator design reduces heat for enhanced durability and waterproofing (Manufacturer claim · Not independently verified).

Disaster Response Role

In disaster relief, the RBQ-10 navigates collapsed structures or flooded areas using AI walking to climb debris without vision, carrying 10kg payloads for sensor deployment or supply delivery. Operators customize modules for real-time data relay via LiDAR mapping, supporting remote inspection where human access risks lives. Field verifications through defense programs validate its expanding role in high-stakes human-centric spaces.

Capability Specs

At 945 x 440 x 565 mm and 37kg, the RBQ-10 fits tight inspection areas while handling 10kg payloads for practical tasks. It achieves 4 km/h speeds with up to 3 hours of operation (1.5 hours continuous), enabling extended patrols (Manufacturer specs). These enable reliable autonomy in rough environments without frequent recharges.