Alpha 1S vs RoBee Series R
Side-by-side comparison of Alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) and RoBee Series R (Oversonic Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Alpha 1SChina
- RoBee Series RItaly
Year First Available
- Alpha 1S2013
- RoBee Series R—
Verified Deployments
- Alpha 1S0 Deployments
- RoBee Series R0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Alpha 1S$3,999
- RoBee Series RContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- RoBee Series R8 hrs
Availability Status
- Alpha 1SACTIVE
- RoBee Series RACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Alpha 1S59 mm
- RoBee Series R—
Weight
- Alpha 1S4 kg
- RoBee Series R—
Mobility Type
- Alpha 1Sbipedal
- RoBee Series R—
Humanoid Subtype
- Alpha 1Sservice humanoid
- RoBee Series Rmobile-manipulator
Stair Climbing
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series R—
Terrain
- Alpha 1Sflat indoor
- RoBee Series R—
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Alpha 1S20
- RoBee Series R—
Arm DOF
- Alpha 1S3
- RoBee Series R—
Bimanual Coordination
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series R—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Alpha 1SRM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz
- RoBee Series R—
VLM Capable
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series R—
Foundation Models
- Alpha 1Sfalse
- RoBee Series R—
Imitation Learning
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series R—
Programming
- Alpha 1Smodular programming
- RoBee Series Rteleoperation, code_ros, no_code_gui, voice
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- RoBee Series R—
Battery Swap
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series R—
Software
SDK Languages
- Alpha 1SChinese
- RoBee Series Rteleoperation, code_ros, no_code_gui, voice
ROS Support
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series R—
Open API
- Alpha 1SNo
- RoBee Series RYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Alpha 1Scommercial
- RoBee Series R—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Alpha 1S$3,999
- RoBee Series RContact for quote
Price Tier
- Alpha 1S40-80K
- RoBee Series R150K+
Pricing Model
- Alpha 1Spurchase
- RoBee Series R—
Applications
- Alpha 1S娱乐
- RoBee Series Rwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,999 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 59 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 4 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | service humanoid | mobile-manipulator |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | modular programming | teleoperation, code_ros, no_code_gui, voice |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Chinese | teleoperation, code_ros, no_code_gui, voice |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,999 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | 娱乐 | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Alpha 1S and RoBee Series R?
Alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN. RoBee Series R is made by Oversonic Robotics, based in IT.
How do Alpha 1S and RoBee Series R compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Alpha 1S scores 38/100. RoBee Series R scores 22/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Alpha 1S and RoBee Series R in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Alpha 1S and RoBee Series R?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Alpha 1S vs RoBee Series R compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.