RoboParty Unveils Open-Source Humanoid Robot RP1
RoboParty publicly unveiled its RP1 humanoid robot at the IROS conference in September 2026. Both the hardware and software components are available as open source.
PITTSBURGH, PA – RoboParty officially unveiled its RP1 humanoid robot on September 28, 2026, at the IROS conference. This launch follows the company's earlier RPO (ROBOTO ORIGIN) project, which began as an open-source initiative in January 2026 and quickly garnered over 2,500 GitHub stars.
The RP1 robot is engineered for high performance, with its entire software and hardware stack released under an open-source license. This allows researchers, developers, and hobbyists to freely use, modify, and enhance the robot for their specific applications. The company aims to advance research and development in human-robot interaction through this open approach.
Demonstrations at the conference highlighted RP1's capabilities in navigating complex environments and performing tasks. The robot features an advanced sensor system, enabling real-time environmental awareness and response. RoboParty anticipates that RP1's openness and accessibility will accelerate global innovation within the field.
RoboParty has not yet disclosed details regarding the robot's commercial availability or pricing. The company's current focus is on fostering an open-source community around the RP1 platform.