Foxconn Humanoid vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Weight
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Mobility Type
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid28
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid7
- RoboThespian 3—
Hand DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid5
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- RoboThespian 3No
Simulation Platforms
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- RoboThespian 3—
Open API
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
- RoboThespian 3commercial
IP Rating
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
- RoboThespian 3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Production Pilots
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
- RoboThespian 3—
Applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 33 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Foxconn Houston | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, teleoperation | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Foxconn Humanoid | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | — |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Foxconn Humanoid and RoboThespian 3?
Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were Foxconn Humanoid and RoboThespian 3 launched?
Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do Foxconn Humanoid and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0 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 Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid 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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Foxconn Humanoid 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.