Furhat Robot Platform vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Furhat Robot Platform (Furhat Robotics) and Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Furhat Robot PlatformSweden
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- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Furhat Robot Platform0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Furhat Robot Platform$120,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Availability Status
- Furhat Robot PlatformACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Furhat Robot Platform3.5 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Height
- Furhat Robot Platform30 cm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Mobility Type
- Furhat Robot Platformstatic
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Furhat Robot Platformfull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Furhat Robot Platformflat indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Furhat Robot Platform3
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Robbyant R12
Bimanual Coordination
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Robbyant R1No
Tool Use
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Robbyant R1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Furhat Robot PlatformIntel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
Compute Platform
- Furhat Robot PlatformIntel Core i5
- Robbyant R1—
VLM Capable
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Robbyant R1No
Imitation Learning
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Robbyant R1No
Teleoperation
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Robbyant R1—
Programming
- Furhat Robot PlatformFurhat SDK
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Charging Method
- Furhat Robot Platformtethered
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Robbyant R1No
Avg Power Consumption
- Furhat Robot Platform90 W
- Robbyant R1—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Robbyant R1—
Fall Recovery
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Robbyant R1—
Emergency Stops
- Furhat Robot Platform0
- Robbyant R1—
Human Detection Method
- Furhat Robot Platformvision human
- Robbyant R1—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Robbyant R1—
Software
SDK Languages
- Furhat Robot PlatformPython
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Furhat Robot Platformopen rest
- Robbyant R1Yes
Air-Gap Capable
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Robbyant R1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Furhat Robot Platformcommercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Furhat Robot Platform$120,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Furhat Robot Platform20-40K
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- Furhat Robot Platformcapex
- Robbyant R1—
Warranty
- Furhat Robot Platform1 yrs
- Robbyant R1—
Production Pilots
- Furhat Robot PlatformKarolinska Institutet, Integrated Transport Research Lab, Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health, Karlstad Business School
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- Furhat Robot Platformhospitality
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $120,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 110 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 30 cm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 3 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i5 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Furhat SDK | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 90 W | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 0 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $120,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Karolinska Institutet, Integrated Transport Research Lab, Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health, Karlstad Business School | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Fall Detection Response, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Furhat Robot Platform | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $120,000 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 28.8 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $130,000 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +108% | +355% |
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 Furhat Robot Platform and Robbyant R1?
Furhat Robot Platform is made by Furhat Robotics, based in SE. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
How much does Furhat Robot Platform cost compared to Robbyant R1?
Furhat Robot Platform is listed at $120,000. Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000.
How do Furhat Robot Platform and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Furhat Robot Platform grades BBB on the Robo Index. Robbyant R1 grades AA. 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.
Are Furhat Robot Platform and Robbyant R1 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 Furhat Robot Platform and Robbyant 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: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Furhat Robot Platform vs Robbyant R1 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 Index is calculated.