超级物种-小天 vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of 超级物种-小天 (TLI Robot) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 超级物种-小天China
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- 超级物种-小天2025
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- 超级物种-小天0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 超级物种-小天$38,600 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 超级物种-小天4 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- 超级物种-小天ACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- 超级物种-小天43 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- 超级物种-小天160 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- 超级物种-小天bipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 超级物种-小天full bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- 超级物种-小天2.2 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- 超级物种-小天Yes
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- 超级物种-小天平坦室内, 复杂地形
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 超级物种-小天145 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- 超级物种-小天71
- RoboThespian 326
Bimanual Coordination
- 超级物种-小天No
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 超级物种-小天—
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- 超级物种-小天No
- RoboThespian 3No
Foundation Models
- 超级物种-小天false
- RoboThespian 3—
Imitation Learning
- 超级物种-小天No
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- 超级物种-小天ROS与Android接口
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 超级物种-小天4 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- 超级物种-小天No
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- 超级物种-小天Python
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- 超级物种-小天Yes
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- 超级物种-小天Yes
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 超级物种-小天commercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 超级物种-小天$38,600 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- 超级物种-小天40-80K
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- 超级物种-小天—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- 超级物种-小天eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $38,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 43 kg | 33 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 160 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | 平坦室内, 复杂地形 | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 145 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 71 | 26 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | ROS与Android接口 | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $38,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, 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, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | 超级物种-小天 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $38,600 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $211,400 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +548% | — |
RoboThespian 3 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 超级物种-小天 and RoboThespian 3?
超级物种-小天 is made by TLI Robot, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were 超级物种-小天 and RoboThespian 3 launched?
超级物种-小天 launched in 2025. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do 超级物种-小天 and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
超级物种-小天 scores 57.0 on the Robo Score. RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 超级物种-小天 and RoboThespian 3 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 超级物种-小天 and RoboThespian 3?
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
超级物种-小天 vs RoboThespian 3 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 Robo Score is calculated.