Bolt vs R1
Side-by-side comparison of Bolt (Standard Bots) and R1 (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BoltUnited States
- R1China
Verified Deployments
- Bolt0 Deployments
- R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Bolt$37,000 USD
- R1$69,999 USD
Availability Status
- BoltACTIVE
- R1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Bolt18 kg
- R15 kg
Reach
- Bolt1,300 mm
- R1—
Max Speed
- Bolt3 m/s
- R11.5 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $37,000 USD | $69,999 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 18 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Bolt and R1?
Bolt is made by Standard Bots, based in US. R1 is made by Galaxea AI, based in CN.
How much does Bolt cost compared to R1?
Bolt is listed at $37,000. R1 is listed at $69,999.
How do Bolt and R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Bolt scores 72/100. R1 scores 72/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Bolt and R1?
Bolt carries up to 18 kg. R1 carries up to 5 kg.
Are Bolt and R1 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 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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Bolt vs R1 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.