Bolt vs Meka M1

Side-by-side comparison of Bolt (Standard Bots) and Meka M1 (Meka Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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BoltBBB

Meka M1A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

BoltUnited States
Meka M1United States

Year First Available

Bolt—
Meka M12011

Verified Deployments

Bolt0 Deployments
Meka M10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Bolt$37,000 USD
Meka M1$320,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Bolt—
Meka M11 hrs

Availability Status

BoltACTIVE
Meka M1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Bolt18 kg
Meka M11.5 kg

Reach

Bolt1,300 mm
Meka M1—

Max Speed

Bolt3 m/s
Meka M11 m/s

Autonomy Level

Bolt—
Meka M1partially autonomous

	Boltmobile-manipulatorStandard Bots BBBRobo Index	Meka M1mobile-manipulatorMeka Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$37,000 USD	$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	—	1 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (values differ)	18 kg	1.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,300 mm	—
Max Speed (values differ)	3 m/s	1 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	partially autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Bolt	Meka M1
Investment	$37,000	$320,000
Payback period	8.9 mo	76.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$213,000	-$70,000
ROI (5 yr)	+576%	-22%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Bolt and Meka M1?

Bolt is made by Standard Bots, based in US. Meka M1 is made by Meka Robotics, based in US.

How much does Bolt cost compared to Meka M1?

Bolt is listed at $37,000. Meka M1 is listed at $320,000.

How do Bolt and Meka M1 compare on the Robo Index?

Bolt grades BBB on the Robo Index. Meka M1 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

What is the payload difference between Bolt and Meka M1?

Bolt carries up to 18 kg. Meka M1 carries up to 1.5 kg.

Are Bolt and Meka M1 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Bolt and Meka M1?

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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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Bolt vs Meka M1 compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.