Lightweight Horizontal Robot vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of Lightweight Horizontal Robot (BORUNTE) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotChina
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot55 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotstatic
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotother
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotflat indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Payload (Peak)
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot6
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot4
- RoboThespian 3—
Arm Reach
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot94 cm
- RoboThespian 3—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot±0.05 mm
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
Compute Platform
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- RoboThespian 3—
VLM Capable
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotcommercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
IP Rating
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotIP40
- RoboThespian 3—
Commercial
Warranty
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotpackaging printing, small logo printing
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 55 kg | 33 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | other | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| 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 | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ARM processor | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | packaging printing, small logo printing | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Walking Speed, Running Capable, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Runtime, 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, Price (USD), Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, 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 | Lightweight Horizontal Robot | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Lightweight Horizontal Robot, RoboThespian 3 have 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Lightweight Horizontal Robot and RoboThespian 3?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot is made by BORUNTE, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
How do Lightweight Horizontal Robot and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot scores 60.3 on the Robo Score. RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Lightweight Horizontal Robot and RoboThespian 3 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 RoboThespian 3?
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 RoboThespian 3 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 Score is calculated.