BOLT+ vs Contixo R1
Side-by-side comparison of BOLT+ (Sphero) and Contixo R1 (Shantou Grob Toys Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BOLT+United States
- Contixo R1China
Year First Available
- BOLT+2024
- Contixo R1—
Verified Deployments
- BOLT+0 Deployments
- Contixo R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BOLT+$137
- Contixo R1$11
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BOLT+2 hrs
- Contixo R10.2 hrs
Availability Status
- BOLT+ACTIVE
- Contixo R1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- BOLT+2 m/s
- Contixo R110.9 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $137 | $11 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 10.9 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes BOLT+ and Contixo R1?
BOLT+ is made by Sphero, based in US. Contixo R1 is made by Shantou Grob Toys Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How much does BOLT+ cost compared to Contixo R1?
BOLT+ is listed at $137. Contixo R1 is listed at $11.
How do BOLT+ and Contixo R1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BOLT+ scores 47/100. Contixo R1 scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BOLT+ and Contixo R1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BOLT+ and Contixo R1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
BOLT+ vs Contixo R1 compares two robots in the education 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.