Mid-size 6-axis arm with 18 kg payload and 1.3 m reach (originally RO1). Flagship for machine tending, palletizing, and inspection.
In production and deployment. Series C June 2026 funds scaling production.
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An operator shows the Core a task by guiding its arm. The AI learns the motion pattern and repeats it reliably.
All teaching and control happen via a tablet interface designed for factory operators, not software engineers.
| Spec | Core (ex-RO1) |
|---|---|
| Payload | 18 kgR (reported) |
| Reach | 1,300 mmR (reported) |
| Starting price | $37,000R (reported) |
R reported by the company
| Spec | Core (ex-RO1) | Standard Bots Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 18 kgR (reported) | 7 kgR (reported) |
| Reach | 1,300 mmR (reported) | 900 mmR (reported) |
| Starting price | $37,000R (reported) | $29,500R (reported) |
R reported by the company
Standard Bots
AI-native industrial robot arms, AI-powered task learning
Standard Bots manufactures AI-native robot arms in the U.S. Core, Spark, and Thor use learning-from-demonstration so operators teach tasks by showing them. Aiming for full vertical integration by 2027.
