RT Corporation RoboCup Platforms
RT CorporationJapanese robotics education and competition platform provider
About RT Corporation RoboCup Platforms
RT Corporation supplies Japanese RoboCup teams and educational institutions with humanoid platforms. Products range from small humanoids for RoboCup Standard Platform League alternatives to larger educational platforms. Focus on affordability, documentation quality, and education-specific features (curriculum integration, simulation). While less capable than research-grade humanoids, RT platforms serve important educational market where budget constraints and learning outcomes outweigh cutting-edge performance. Japanese educational market's quality expectations and curriculum requirements inform design decisions. International sales limited but domestic presence strong.
PROS
- + ROS/ROS2 compatibility with provided C++ library
- + Open-source hardware for customization and repair (3D printable parts)
- + Affordability for educational institutions
- + Focus on durability and resistance to breakage
- + Range of platforms from arms to full humanoids
CONS
- - Performance may be lower than cutting-edge research models
- - Research-grade models require direct inquiry for pricing/quotation
- - International sales/support may be limited
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- Available Now
- Price Range
- Prosumer ($10K - $50K)