Question 1

What is the RC M1 mobile manipulator?

Accepted Answer

RC M1 is Robotics Center's Generation One mobile manipulator — the M1 platform. It pairs two coordinated mobile arms on a vertically lifting base with markerless navigation and on-board intelligence, replacing stacks of single-purpose robots in retail, R&D, logistics, and embodied AI deployment.

Question 2

What makes RC M1 different from single-arm mobile robots?

Accepted Answer

RC M1 combines bimanual manipulation with a vertical lift and markerless navigation in one platform. Single-arm systems cannot perform pull-scan-place motions or reach full shelf height without additional infrastructure.

Question 3

How does RC M1 integrate with my existing ML pipeline?

Accepted Answer

RC M1 exports teleop and autonomous episodes in HDF5 and RLDS formats, compatible with LeRobot and standard embodied-AI training workflows. You own the data and can layer custom perception and policies on our open framework.

Question 4

Is cloud connectivity required?

Accepted Answer

No. Perception and control run on-board for low-latency operation. Cloud is optional for fleet management, remote teleop, and dataset aggregation.

Question 5

Why is access by application, and how does the deposit work?

Accepted Answer

Generation One is a limited founding allocation. Each RC M1 is customized around a specific partner's environment, and we want direct, hands-on relationships with every team we build for. Requesting access costs nothing — once your application is approved, a deposit secures your place in the build queue. It is fully refundable at any time before your build slot is confirmed, and is applied toward your final invoice if you proceed.

Question 6

Who should I contact with questions?

Accepted Answer

Email us at contact@roboticscenter.ai — we're happy to walk through your deployment, customization options, and the application process.

Question 7

How customizable is each unit?

Accepted Answer

Deeply. Founding partners shape end-effectors, payloads, perception and policy integration, and on-site commissioning. The $60,000 base unit is the starting point — your configuration is built around how you actually intend to deploy it.

Question 8

What is included in the Generation One unit?

Accepted Answer

A fully assembled RC M1 customized to your spec, open robotics software stack, teleop interface, data capture tooling, and a direct line to our founding engineers. As a founding partner you also influence the roadmap and integration priorities.

Question 9

Which industries is RC M1 built for?

Accepted Answer

Retail scanning and restock, R&D and embodied AI labs, logistics pick-and-place, and service back-of-house operations. The platform is designed for environments requiring human-like dexterity at scale.

Question 10

Why does final pricing vary?

Accepted Answer

The Standard Unit is a $60,000 flat rate. Final pricing depends on customization — additional end-effectors, perception or policy integration, on-site commissioning, and fleet volume are quoted on top of the base unit.

Question 11

Does RC M1 require assembly?

Accepted Answer

No. Every RC M1 ships fully assembled in a single crate. Plug in, connect it to your network, and run — there is no mechanical assembly or integration scaffolding required.

RC M1
Mobile Manipulator · Mobile Arms

One mobile arms platform. The work of a dozen machines.

Reaches every shelf

Works with two hands

Moves itself

Thinks on board

The edge over everything else on the floor.

A robot built around your needs.

Little to no assembly

Open ecosystem

Built for efficiency

One platform. Every dexterous environment.

Retail

Built to your spec. Yours to claim.

RC M1 — Founding Unit

RC M1 — Generation One

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RC M1Mobile Manipulator · Mobile Arms