GR-3 vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of GR-3 (Fourier) 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
- GR-3Singapore
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- GR-32025
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- GR-30 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GR-3$80,000–$119,995 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GR-32 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- GR-3ACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- GR-3165 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- GR-370 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- GR-3bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- GR-3full bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- GR-31.7 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Running Capable
- GR-3run capable
- Robbyant R1—
Stair Climbing
- GR-3Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- GR-3flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- GR-33 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- GR-344
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- GR-37
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- GR-312
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- GR-3Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- GR-3AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8-core 16-thread)
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- GR-3No
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- GR-3false
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- GR-3Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Teleoperation
- GR-3full_body_suit
- Robbyant R1—
Programming
- GR-3lead-through programming, direct command
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- GR-33 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Charging Method
- GR-3manual swap
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- GR-3Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- GR-3multi modal
- Robbyant R1—
Software
SDK Languages
- GR-3Python, C++
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- GR-3Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- GR-3Yes
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- GR-3production scale
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GR-3$80,000–$119,995 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- GR-3150K+
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- GR-3capex
- Robbyant R1—
Warranty
- GR-32 yrs
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- GR-3rehab, research, industrial, commercial_service
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Singapore | China |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000–$119,995 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 44 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8-core 16-thread) | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | full_body_suit | — |
| Programming (values differ) | lead-through programming, direct command | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production scale | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000–$119,995 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | rehab, research, industrial, commercial_service | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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 | GR-3 | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $99,998 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,003 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes GR-3 and Robbyant R1?
GR-3 is made by Fourier, based in SG. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were GR-3 and Robbyant R1 launched?
GR-3 launched in 2025. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do GR-3 and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
GR-3 grades A 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 GR-3 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 GR-3 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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GR-3 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.