Lightweight Horizontal Robot vs Robonaut 1A
Side-by-side comparison of Lightweight Horizontal Robot (BORUNTE) and Robonaut 1A (NASA and DARPA) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotChina
- Robonaut 1AUnited States
Year First Available
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A2011
Verified Deployments
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot0 Deployments
- Robonaut 1A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
- Robonaut 1A$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A8 hrs
Availability Status
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotACTIVE
- Robonaut 1AACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot55 kg
- Robonaut 1A60 kg
Height
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A1880 mm
Mobility Type
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotstatic
- Robonaut 1Abipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotother
- Robonaut 1Afull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- Robonaut 1ANo
Terrain
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotflat indoor
- Robonaut 1Azero gravity
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- Robonaut 1A9.1 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- Robonaut 1A—
Total DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot6
- Robonaut 1A14
Arm DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot4
- Robonaut 1A7
Hand DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A5
Arm Reach
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot94 cm
- Robonaut 1A—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot±0.05 mm
- Robonaut 1A—
Bimanual Coordination
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- Robonaut 1ANo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- Robonaut 1ANVIDIA Jetson Xavier
Compute Platform
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- Robonaut 1A—
VLM Capable
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1ANo
Foundation Models
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1Afalse
Imitation Learning
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- Robonaut 1ANo
Programming
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- Robonaut 1Acode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A8 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- Robonaut 1Acode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1AYes
Open API
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1AYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotcommercial
- Robonaut 1Acommercial
IP Rating
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotIP40
- Robonaut 1AIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
- Robonaut 1A$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A150K+
Pricing Model
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1Apurchase
Warranty
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Robonaut 1A1 yrs
Applications
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotpackaging printing, small logo printing
- Robonaut 1Aresearch, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 55 kg | 60 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 1880 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | other | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | zero gravity |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 8 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 94 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | ARM processor | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ARM processor | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | packaging printing, small logo printing | research, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Grip Strength, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, 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, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Robonaut 1A?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot is made by BORUNTE, based in CN. Robonaut 1A is made by NASA and DARPA, based in US.
How do Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Robonaut 1A compare on the Robo Index?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot grades A on the Robo Index. Robonaut 1A 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.
What is the payload difference between Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Robonaut 1A?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot carries up to 5 kg. Robonaut 1A carries up to 9.07 kg.
Are Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Robonaut 1A 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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Robonaut 1A?
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
Lightweight Horizontal Robot vs Robonaut 1A 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.