RoboParty Unveils RP1: A High-Performance Open-Source Humanoid Robot at IROS 2026

RoboParty Unveils RP1 at IROS 2026

On September 28, 2026, at the IROS 2026 conference, RoboParty showcased the RP1 (ROBOTO 01), marking a significant milestone in humanoid robotics. This highly capable, fully functional open-source humanoid robot is designed to assist researchers, educators, robotics developers, and teams focusing on embodied AI. Drawing upon its previous project, RPO (ROBOTO ORIGIN), which garnered over 2,500 GitHub stars, the RP1 stands as the first of its kind with two legs, promising to reshape the landscape of humanoid robots.

During the event, attendees experienced an interactive demonstration titled "Kick Me," where they could physically engage with the RP1 by pushing and kicking it. Remarkably, the robot was swift to adjust its stance, maintaining balance in the face of these disruptions. This dynamic demonstration was possible due to the capabilities of PartyOS, RoboParty’s open research and development platform for humanoid robotics. The platform integrates UFO, a training framework designed to cultivate humanoid motor skills through unsupervised reinforcement learning, facilitating transitions between various abilities while managing disturbances and recovering from falls without predefined motion paths.

RoboParty’s integrated approach combines the robot's body, actuator modules, low-level control, and algorithms for embodied AI into a single system, allowing for continuous validation and improvement. The RP1 delivers an impressive maximum torque of up to 160 N•m, utilizing custom-developed Romomo actuator modules and a real-time motion control system.

According to Yi Huang, the founder of RoboParty, the initiative embraces a “Full-Stack Open-Source” philosophy that extends beyond merely releasing design files. The company intends to make its motion control systems, simulation environments, SDKs, training tools, and the PartyOS development platform progressively accessible. This invitation for developers spans from hardware collaboration to low-level control, model training, and deployment.

"Humanoid robots should not be closed systems only buildable by a select few teams while the rest merely watch," Huang emphasized. "We envision the RP1 as an open platform that developers can customize, train, and improve continuously." The RP1 builds upon the reliable open-source body and workflow of the RPO, integrating Romomo actuator modules and the RP Hand for dexterous manipulation, with PartyOS advancing in areas such as humanoid locomotion, perception-based interaction, full-body manipulation, and autonomous intelligent humanoids.

The core team at RoboParty comprises members who have studied at prestigious institutions including Tsinghua University, Peking University, the Harbin Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Zhejiang University. With a robust global community of over 5,000 developers, RoboParty is set to reveal more details about the open-source roadmap for RPC in October 2026. Subsequent updates in the fourth quarter will include broader software and hardware releases alongside a mass production program.

RoboParty’s ambitious vision for the RP1 demonstrates a significant commitment to advancing humanoid robotics and fostering an inclusive approach to technology development, inviting innovators worldwide to participate actively in shaping the future of robotics.

For further information, visit RoboParty's Official Website or check out their GitHub Page.