Galaxea R1 vs Wanderer
Side-by-side comparison of Galaxea R1 (Galaxea) and Wanderer (RoboDynamics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Galaxea R1China
- Wanderer—
Year First Available
- Galaxea R12026
- Wanderer2022
Verified Deployments
- Galaxea R10 Deployments
- Wanderer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Galaxea R1$69,999
- Wanderer$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Galaxea R11 hrs
- Wanderer5 hrs
Availability Status
- Galaxea R1ACTIVE
- WandererACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Galaxea R1200 mm
- Wanderer49.7 cm
Weight
- Galaxea R1126 kg
- Wanderer5.5 kg
Mobility Type
- Galaxea R1wheeled
- Wandererwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Galaxea R1full bipedal
- Wandererother
Walking Speed
- Galaxea R11.5 m/s
- Wanderer1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Galaxea R1No
- WandererNo
Terrain
- Galaxea R1flat_indoor, mild_incline
- Wandererflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Galaxea R13.5 kg
- Wanderer0.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Galaxea R15 kg
- Wanderer—
Total DOF
- Galaxea R124
- Wanderer6
Arm DOF
- Galaxea R16
- Wanderer7
Hand DOF
- Galaxea R11
- Wanderer5
Arm Reach
- Galaxea R170 cm
- Wanderer43 cm
Grip Strength
- Galaxea R1100 N
- Wanderer—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Galaxea R1±0.5 mm
- Wanderer—
Bimanual Coordination
- Galaxea R1independent
- WandererNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Galaxea R1550 TOPS
- WandererJetson Nano
Compute Platform
- Galaxea R1Single SOC
- Wanderer—
VLM Capable
- Galaxea R1onboard small
- WandererNo
Foundation Models
- Galaxea R1VLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset
- Wandererfalse
Imitation Learning
- Galaxea R1No
- WandererNo
Teleoperation
- Galaxea R1vr_headset
- Wanderer—
Programming
- Galaxea R1teleoperation, code_ros
- WandererPython/C/C++/JavaScript
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Galaxea R11 hrs
- Wanderer5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Galaxea R11.7 kWh
- Wanderer—
Charging Method
- Galaxea R1manual swap
- Wanderer—
Battery Swap
- Galaxea R1No
- WandererNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Galaxea R1Yes
- Wanderer—
Fall Recovery
- Galaxea R1Yes
- Wanderer—
Emergency Stops
- Galaxea R11
- Wanderer—
Human Detection Method
- Galaxea R1multi modal
- Wanderer—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Galaxea R1software_defined
- Wanderer—
Software
SDK Languages
- Galaxea R1Python, C++, ROS2
- WandererPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- Galaxea R1ros2 vendor
- WandererYes
Simulation Platforms
- Galaxea R1Isaac Sim
- Wanderer—
Open API
- Galaxea R1open rest
- WandererNo
Air-Gap Capable
- Galaxea R1Yes
- Wanderer—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Galaxea R1prototype
- Wanderercommercial
IP Rating
- Galaxea R1—
- WandererIP55
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Galaxea R1$69,999
- Wanderer$75,000
Price Tier
- Galaxea R180-150K
- Wanderer40-80K
Pricing Model
- Galaxea R1capex
- Wandererpurchase
Warranty
- Galaxea R11 yrs
- Wanderer2 yrs
Applications
- Galaxea R1research, teleoperation
- Wandererresearch, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $69,999 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 200 mm | 49.7 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 126 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | wheeled | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 70 cm | 43 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 100 N | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 550 TOPS | Jetson Nano |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Single SOC | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | VLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_ros | Python/C/C++/JavaScript |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.7 kWh | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP55 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $69,999 | $75,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | research, teleoperation |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Tool Use, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Galaxea R1 and Wanderer?
Galaxea R1 is made by Galaxea, based in CN. Wanderer is made by RoboDynamics.
When were Galaxea R1 and Wanderer launched?
Galaxea R1 launched in 2026. Wanderer launched in 2022.
How much does Galaxea R1 cost compared to Wanderer?
Galaxea R1 is listed at $69,999. Wanderer is listed at $75,000.
How do Galaxea R1 and Wanderer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Galaxea R1 scores 56/100. Wanderer scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Galaxea R1 and Wanderer?
Galaxea R1 carries up to 5 kg. Wanderer carries up to 150 kg.
Are Galaxea R1 and Wanderer 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 Galaxea R1 and Wanderer?
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
Galaxea R1 vs Wanderer 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.