Meinü robot vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Meinü robot (Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences) 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
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Meinü robot2006
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Meinü robot0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Meinü robotResearch platform
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Availability Status
- Meinü robotACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Meinü robot140 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Meinü robot114 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Meinü robotbipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Meinü robotfull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Meinü robot1 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Meinü robotboth
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- Meinü robot7
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1No
Imitation Learning
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Meinü robotNo
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Meinü robotresearch
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meinü robotResearch platform
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Meinü robot—
- Robbyant R140-80K
Applications
- Meinü robothome assistance
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $55,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 140 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 114 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | — | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Research platform | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | home assistance | 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, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, 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 | Meinü robot | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $55,000 |
| Payback period | — | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +355% |
Meinü robot 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 Meinü robot and Robbyant R1?
Meinü robot is made by Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Meinü robot and Robbyant R1 launched?
Meinü robot launched in 2006. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do Meinü robot and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Meinü robot grades B 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 Meinü robot 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 Meinü robot 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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Meinü robot 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.