Kinisi KR1 vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Kinisi KR1 (Kinisi Robotics) 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
- Kinisi KR1United States
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Kinisi KR12023
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Kinisi KR10 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kinisi KR1$75,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kinisi KR18 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- Kinisi KR1ACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kinisi KR1162 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Kinisi KR1100 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Kinisi KR1wheeled
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Kinisi KR1wheeled humanoid
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Kinisi KR14.5 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kinisi KR1No
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Kinisi KR1flat indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kinisi KR110 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- Kinisi KR121
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Kinisi KR1—
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- Kinisi KR12
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Kinisi KR1No
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kinisi KR1Nvidia Jetson
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- Kinisi KR1No
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- Kinisi KR1false
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- Kinisi KR1No
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Kinisi KR1LLM integration
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kinisi KR18 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Kinisi KR1Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kinisi KR1LLM integration
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Kinisi KR1No
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Kinisi KR1No
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Kinisi KR1IP 65
- Robbyant R1—
Deployment Maturity
- Kinisi KR1prototype
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kinisi KR1$75,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Kinisi KR150k_150k
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- Kinisi KR1outright purchase
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- Kinisi KR1warehouse_transport, assembly
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $75,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 162 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 100 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 4.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 21 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Nvidia Jetson | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | LLM integration | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | LLM integration | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP 65 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $75,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 50k_150k | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly | 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), Arm Reach, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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 | Kinisi KR1 | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $75,000 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 18.0 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $175,000 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +233% | +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 Kinisi KR1 and Robbyant R1?
Kinisi KR1 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Kinisi KR1 and Robbyant R1 launched?
Kinisi KR1 launched in 2023. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How much does Kinisi KR1 cost compared to Robbyant R1?
Kinisi KR1 is listed at $75,000. Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000.
How do Kinisi KR1 and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Kinisi KR1 grades BBB 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 Kinisi KR1 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 Kinisi KR1 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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Kinisi KR1 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.