Moz1 vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of Moz1 (Spirit AI) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Moz1China
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- Moz12025
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- Moz10 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Moz1$150,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- Moz1ACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- Moz1wheeled
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Moz1wheeled humanoid
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Moz126
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- Moz17
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Moz1VLA Spirit v1 model
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moz1$150,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Moz1150K+
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- Moz1purchase
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- Moz1—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- Moz1office automation, home assistance, commercial service, embodied-AI research
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 33 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | — | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF | 26 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | VLA Spirit v1 model | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | — | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | office automation, home assistance, commercial service, embodied-AI research | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, 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, 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 | Moz1 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | — |
RoboThespian 3 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 Moz1 and RoboThespian 3?
Moz1 is made by Spirit AI, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were Moz1 and RoboThespian 3 launched?
Moz1 launched in 2025. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do Moz1 and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
Moz1 scores 53.2 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 Moz1 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 Moz1 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
Moz1 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.