R1 Lite vs XUANWU 1
Side-by-side comparison of R1 Lite (Galaxea AI) and XUANWU 1 (Jingtian Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- R1 LiteChina
- XUANWU 1China
Year First Available
- R1 Lite2024
- XUANWU 1—
Verified Deployments
- R1 Lite0 Deployments
- XUANWU 10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- R1 Lite$39,999 USD
- XUANWU 1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- R1 Lite—
- XUANWU 12.5 hrs
Availability Status
- R1 LiteACTIVE
- XUANWU 1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- R1 Lite3 kg
- XUANWU 110 kg
Max Speed
- R1 Lite1.5 m/s
- XUANWU 1—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $39,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | R1 Lite | XUANWU 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $39,999 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $210,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +525% | — |
XUANWU 1 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 R1 Lite and XUANWU 1?
R1 Lite is made by Galaxea AI, based in CN. XUANWU 1 is made by Jingtian Robots, based in CN.
How do R1 Lite and XUANWU 1 compare on the Robo Index?
R1 Lite grades A on the Robo Index. XUANWU 1 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 R1 Lite and XUANWU 1?
R1 Lite carries up to 3 kg. XUANWU 1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are R1 Lite and XUANWU 1 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 R1 Lite and XUANWU 1?
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
R1 Lite vs XUANWU 1 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.