Pepe vs Robbyant R1

Q: Who makes Pepe and Robbyant R1?

Pepe is made by Aobo, based in CN. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.

Q: When were Pepe and Robbyant R1 launched?

Pepe launched in 2021. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.

Q: How do Pepe and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?

Pepe 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.

Q: Are Pepe and Robbyant R1 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Pepe 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.

Side-by-side comparison of Pepe (Aobo) and Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PepeBBB

Robbyant R1AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

PepeChina
Robbyant R1China

Year First Available

Pepe2021
Robbyant R12025

Verified Deployments

Pepe0 Deployments
Robbyant R10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Pepe$4,000–$6,900 USD
Robbyant R1$55,000 USD

Availability Status

PepeACTIVE
Robbyant R1ACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

Pepe250 mm
Robbyant R1170 mm

Weight

Pepe0.8 kg
Robbyant R1110 kg

Mobility Type

Pepestatic
Robbyant R1—

Humanoid Subtype

Pepeservice humanoid
Robbyant R1—

Walking Speed

Pepe—
Robbyant R11.5 m/s

Stair Climbing

Pepe—
Robbyant R1No

Terrain

Pepeindoor
Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor

Payload & Dexterity

Total DOF

Pepe—
Robbyant R134

Arm DOF

Pepe3
Robbyant R12

Bimanual Coordination

Pepe—
Robbyant R1No

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

PepeAndroid 7.0 or Above
Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip

VLM Capable

Pepe—
Robbyant R1No

Imitation Learning

Pepe—
Robbyant R1No

Programming

Pepe—
Robbyant R1Open-source

Battery & Power

Battery Swap

Pepe—
Robbyant R1No

Software

SDK Languages

Pepe—
Robbyant R1Python

ROS Support

Pepe—
Robbyant R1No

Open API

Pepe—
Robbyant R1Yes

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Pepecommercial
Robbyant R1commercial

Commercial

Price (USD)

Pepe$4,000–$6,900 USD
Robbyant R1$55,000 USD

Price Tier

Pepe<10K
Robbyant R140-80K

Pricing Model

Pepepurchase
Robbyant R1—

Warranty

Pepe1 yrs
Robbyant R1—

Applications

Pepehospitality, community_service
Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking

	PepehumanoidAobo BBBRobo Index	Robbyant R1humanoidAnt Lingbo Technology AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$4,000–$6,900 USD	$55,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	250 mm	170 mm
Weight (values differ)	0.8 kg	110 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	static	—
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	service humanoid	—
Walking Speed (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Stair Climbing (values differ)	—	No
Terrain (values differ)	indoor	flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF (values differ)	—	34
Arm DOF (values differ)	3	2
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	—	No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	Android 7.0 or Above	MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable (values differ)	—	No
Imitation Learning (values differ)	—	No
Programming (values differ)	—	Open-source
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	commercial	commercial
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$4,000–$6,900 USD	$55,000 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	<10K	40-80K
Pricing Model (values differ)	purchase	—
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—
Applications (values differ)	hospitality, community_service	hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Pepe	Robbyant R1
Investment	$5,450	$55,000
Payback period	1.3 mo	13.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$244,550	$195,000
ROI (5 yr)	+4487%	+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 Pepe and Robbyant R1?

Pepe is made by Aobo, based in CN. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.

When were Pepe and Robbyant R1 launched?

Pepe launched in 2021. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.

How do Pepe and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?

Pepe 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 Pepe 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 Pepe 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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Pepe 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.