Hobbs W1 vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Hobbs W1 (Noetix) 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
- Hobbs W1China
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Hobbs W12025
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Hobbs W10 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hobbs W1Contact for quote
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hobbs W16 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- Hobbs W1ACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hobbs W1170 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Hobbs W175 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Hobbs W1bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Hobbs W1biomorphic
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Hobbs W11.2 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Hobbs W1No
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Hobbs W1flat indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hobbs W12 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- Hobbs W154
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Hobbs W15
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- Hobbs W16
- Robbyant R1—
Arm Reach
- Hobbs W160 cm
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hobbs W1Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hobbs W1RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- Hobbs W1No
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- Hobbs W1false
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- Hobbs W1No
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Hobbs W1custom SDK
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hobbs W16 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Hobbs W1No
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Hobbs W1Python, C++
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Hobbs W1No
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Hobbs W1Yes
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hobbs W1commercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hobbs W1Contact for quote
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Hobbs W1<10K
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- Hobbs W1purchase
- Robbyant R1—
Warranty
- Hobbs W12 yrs
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- Hobbs W1navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | biomorphic | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 54 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom SDK | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | navigation_guidance, information_service, 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: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, 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 | Hobbs W1 | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $55,000 |
| Payback period | — | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +355% |
Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1 and Robbyant R1?
Hobbs W1 is made by Noetix, based in CN. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Hobbs W1 and Robbyant R1 launched?
Hobbs W1 launched in 2025. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do Hobbs W1 and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1 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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Hobbs W1 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.