N203 vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of N203 (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- N203China
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- N2032025
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- N2030 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- N203$4,298 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- N2033 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- N203ACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- N203—
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- N2031790 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- N203bipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- N203full bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Stair Climbing
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- N203indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- N20315 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- N20329
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- N20314
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- N203MScape N203
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- N2033 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- N203—
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- N203$4,298 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- N203<10K
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- N203purchase
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- N203—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- N203service industry, industrial production
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $4,298 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| 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) | 1790 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 14 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MScape N203 | 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 | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| 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) | $4,298 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | service industry, industrial production | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, 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
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 | N203 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,298 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,702 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +5717% | — |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes N203 and RoboThespian 3?
N203 is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were N203 and RoboThespian 3 launched?
N203 launched in 2025. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do N203 and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
N203 scores 52.8 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 N203 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 N203 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
N203 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.