RB-Y1 Developer & Expert Manual#

Designed for developers, this manual covers the RB-Y1 dual-arm mobile manipulator——its real-time software stack, APIs, setup workflows, and integration guidelines. The RB-Y1 provides two 7-DoF arms for coordinated manipulation, high-precision actuation and sensing, and a modular architecture suitable for research and production environments.

Note

Audience — This documentation targets robotics developers, integrators, and researchers who require low-level access, deterministic behavior, and clear contracts between hardware, control, and client applications.

What’s in this manual#

This site is organized around the complete lifecycle of using RB-Y1:

Getting started — Unboxing, power & safety basics, hotspot/WebUI access, and first motion (see Getting Started).
Software & SDKs — C++/Python SDK concepts, data models, real-time streaming, command semantics, examples, and troubleshooting (see Software Overview).
Models — URDF, meshes, and visualization assets for simulators and viewers (see models/overview).
Examples — End-to-end samples and best practices for control, logging, and integration (see Examples).

Quick links#

System highlights#

Dual-arm manipulation — Two 7-DoF arms enable simultaneous, complex tasks.
Precision & stability — High-precision actuators/encoders for accurate, repeatable motion.
Modular design — Scalable structure adaptable to varied requirements.
Real-time control & integration — Deterministic communication/control, clean integration points to higher-level systems and policies.

Before you begin#

Safety first — Review E‑Stop Basics and site safety policies.
Environment — Ensure a supported Linux/Windows development host with real-time requirements where applicable.
Network — Confirm access via RB-Y1 hotspot or your site network (Connect to Hotspot & Check Web UI).
SDK — Install the SDK and verify state streaming (rby1-sdk), (SDK Installation and Read State).

Support & licensing#

License — rby1-sdk is released under Apache 2.0.
Issues & help — Use your support channel or contact your Rainbow Robotics representative with logs, repro steps, and software versions.

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