Misty II vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Misty II (Misty 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
- Misty IIUnited States
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Misty II2018
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Misty II0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Misty II$19,995–$21,995 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Misty II10 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- Misty IIACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Misty II35.56 cm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Misty II2.7 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Misty IIbipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Misty IIfull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Misty II0.5 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Misty IINo
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Misty IIflat indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Misty II2.1 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- Misty II9
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Misty II6
- Robbyant R12
Arm Reach
- Misty II79 cm
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Misty IINo
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Misty IIQC8016 ARM 4xA53, 1GB – Windows Iot Core; QC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- Misty IINo
- Robbyant R1No
Imitation Learning
- Misty IINo
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Misty IIcode_python, rest_api, websocket
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Misty II10 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Misty IINo
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Misty IIJavaScript
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Misty IINo
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Misty IIYes
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Misty IIcommercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Misty II$19,995–$21,995 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Misty II20-40K
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- Misty IIpurchase
- Robbyant R1—
Warranty
- Misty II1 yrs
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- Misty IIresearch, education, entertainment
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,995–$21,995 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 35.56 cm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 2.7 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2.1 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 9 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 2 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 79 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | QC8016 ARM 4xA53, 1GB – Windows Iot Core; QC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1 | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, rest_api, websocket | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | JavaScript | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,995–$21,995 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education, entertainment | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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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 | Misty II | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,995 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 5.0 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $229,005 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1091% | +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 Misty II and Robbyant R1?
Misty II is made by Misty Robotics, based in US. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Misty II and Robbyant R1 launched?
Misty II launched in 2018. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do Misty II and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Misty II 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 Misty II 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 Misty II 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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About this comparison
Misty II 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.