Mercury X1 vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Mercury X1 (Elephant Robotics) and Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Prices in
View savedOptimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mercury X1China
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Mercury X12023
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Mercury X10 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Mercury X1$15,999 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Mercury X18 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- Mercury X1ACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Mercury X1118 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Mercury X155 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Mercury X1bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Mercury X1full bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Mercury X11.2 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Mercury X1Yes
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Mercury X1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Mercury X11 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- Mercury X119
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Mercury X19.5
- Robbyant R12
Arm Reach
- Mercury X145 cm
- Robbyant R1—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Mercury X1±0.05 mm
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Mercury X1No
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Mercury X167 TOPS
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
Compute Platform
- Mercury X1Jetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB
- Robbyant R1—
VLM Capable
- Mercury X1No
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- Mercury X1false
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- Mercury X1No
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Mercury X1CAN Bus/WIFI/Network port/Bluetooth/USB serial port
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Mercury X18 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Mercury X1No
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Mercury X1Python, ROS1, ROS2
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Mercury X1No
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Mercury X1No
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Mercury X1commercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Mercury X1$15,999 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Mercury X140-80K
- Robbyant R140-80K
Applications
- Mercury X1robotics research and development, human-robot interaction research
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $15,999 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 118 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 19 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 9.5 | 2 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 45 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 67 TOPS | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Jetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | CAN Bus/WIFI/Network port/Bluetooth/USB serial port | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, ROS1, ROS2 | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,999 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 40-80K | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics research and development, human-robot interaction research | 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), Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Tool Use, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
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 | Mercury X1 | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,999 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +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 Mercury X1 and Robbyant R1?
Mercury X1 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Mercury X1 and Robbyant R1 launched?
Mercury X1 launched in 2023. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How much does Mercury X1 cost compared to Robbyant R1?
Mercury X1 is listed at $15,999. Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000.
How do Mercury X1 and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Mercury X1 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 Mercury X1 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 Mercury X1 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
8 min readHumanoid Robots
Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
10 min readHumanoid Robots
Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
9 min readHumanoid Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
About this comparison
Mercury X1 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.