iR18 - 1000 vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of iR18 - 1000 (Unical Robot) 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
- iR18 - 1000Thailand
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- iR18 - 1000—
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- iR18 - 10000 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- iR18 - 1000$53,134 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Availability Status
- iR18 - 1000ACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- iR18 - 100057.2 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Height
- iR18 - 100050 cm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Mobility Type
- iR18 - 1000static
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- iR18 - 1000other
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- iR18 - 1000—
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- iR18 - 1000factory, warehouse
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- iR18 - 100015 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Payload (Peak)
- iR18 - 100017.5 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- iR18 - 10006
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- iR18 - 10006
- Robbyant R12
Arm Reach
- iR18 - 100095 cm
- Robbyant R1—
Manipulation Repeatability
- iR18 - 1000±0.05 mm
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- iR18 - 1000—
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- iR18 - 1000false
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- iR18 - 1000MachineLogic
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1No
Avg Power Consumption
- iR18 - 1000350 W
- Robbyant R1—
Software
SDK Languages
- iR18 - 1000Python
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- iR18 - 1000No
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- iR18 - 1000commercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
IP Rating
- iR18 - 1000IP65
- Robbyant R1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- iR18 - 1000$53,134 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- iR18 - 1000under_50k
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- iR18 - 1000outright purchase
- Robbyant R1—
Warranty
- iR18 - 10001 yrs
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- iR18 - 1000warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Thailand | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $53,134 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 57.2 kg | 110 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 50 cm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | other | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | factory, warehouse | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 17.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 2 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 95 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | MachineLogic | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 350 W | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $53,134 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, 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, 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 | iR18 - 1000 | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $53,134 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 12.8 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $196,866 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +371% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes iR18 - 1000 and Robbyant R1?
iR18 - 1000 is made by Unical Robot, based in TH. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
How much does iR18 - 1000 cost compared to Robbyant R1?
iR18 - 1000 is listed at $53,134. Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000.
How do iR18 - 1000 and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
iR18 - 1000 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 iR18 - 1000 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 iR18 - 1000 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
iR18 - 1000 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.