HRP-5P vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-5P (AIST) 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
- HRP-5PJapan
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- HRP-5P2018
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- HRP-5P0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HRP-5PContact for quote
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-5P1 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- HRP-5PACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-5P182 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- HRP-5P101 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- HRP-5Pbipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-5Pfull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- HRP-5P—
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HRP-5PNo
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- HRP-5Pflat_indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-5P13 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Payload (Peak)
- HRP-5P13 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- HRP-5P37
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- HRP-5P8
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- HRP-5P2
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-5Pcoordinated planning
- Robbyant R1No
Tool Use
- HRP-5Pproduction validated
- Robbyant R1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- HRP-5PNo
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- HRP-5Pfalse
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- HRP-5PNo
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-5P1 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- HRP-5PNo
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- HRP-5PNo
- Robbyant R1No
Simulation Platforms
- HRP-5PChoreonoid
- Robbyant R1—
Open API
- HRP-5PNo
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-5Pprototype
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-5PContact for quote
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- HRP-5P—
- Robbyant R140-80K
Applications
- HRP-5Pconstruction, assembly, hazardous_env
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 182 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 101 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 13 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 13 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 37 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Custom software stack | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Custom software stack | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Custom software stack | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Choreonoid | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | construction, assembly, hazardous_env | 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, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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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 | HRP-5P | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $55,000 |
| Payback period | — | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +355% |
HRP-5P 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 HRP-5P and Robbyant R1?
HRP-5P is made by AIST, based in JP. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were HRP-5P and Robbyant R1 launched?
HRP-5P launched in 2018. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do HRP-5P and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
HRP-5P 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 HRP-5P 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 HRP-5P 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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About this comparison
HRP-5P 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.