Galaxea R1 Pro vs RB-Y1
Side-by-side comparison of Galaxea R1 Pro (Galaxea) and RB-Y1 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Galaxea R1 ProChina
- RB-Y1South Korea
Year First Available
- Galaxea R1 Pro2025
- RB-Y1—
Verified Deployments
- Galaxea R1 Pro0 Deployments
- RB-Y10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Galaxea R1 Pro$69,999 USD
- RB-Y1Contact for quote
Availability Status
- Galaxea R1 ProACTIVE
- RB-Y1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Galaxea R1 Pro7 kg
- RB-Y13 kg
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $69,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 7 kg | 3 kg |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Max Speed, 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 | Galaxea R1 Pro | RB-Y1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $69,999 | No price |
| Payback period | 16.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $180,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +257% | — |
RB-Y1 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 Galaxea R1 Pro and RB-Y1?
Galaxea R1 Pro is made by Galaxea, based in CN. RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do Galaxea R1 Pro and RB-Y1 compare on the Robo Index?
Galaxea R1 Pro grades BBB on the Robo Index. RB-Y1 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.
What is the payload difference between Galaxea R1 Pro and RB-Y1?
Galaxea R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg. RB-Y1 carries up to 3 kg.
Are Galaxea R1 Pro and RB-Y1 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 Galaxea R1 Pro and RB-Y1?
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
Galaxea R1 Pro vs RB-Y1 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.