Phoenix (7th Gen) vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Phoenix (7th Gen) (Sanctuary AI) 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
- Phoenix (7th Gen)Canada
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Phoenix (7th Gen)2023
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Phoenix (7th Gen)0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Phoenix (7th Gen)$65,000–$300,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Phoenix (7th Gen)4 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- Phoenix (7th Gen)ACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Phoenix (7th Gen)170 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Phoenix (7th Gen)70 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Phoenix (7th Gen)bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Phoenix (7th Gen)full bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Phoenix (7th Gen)1.3 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Phoenix (7th Gen)education, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, healthcare, electronics, aerospace and defense, energy and utilities
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Phoenix (7th Gen)25 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- Phoenix (7th Gen)40
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Phoenix (7th Gen)—
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- Phoenix (7th Gen)20
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Phoenix (7th Gen)Carbon™ AI control system
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- Phoenix (7th Gen)false
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Phoenix (7th Gen)pilot-assist or autonomous operation
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Phoenix (7th Gen)4 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Phoenix (7th Gen)pilot-assist or autonomous operation
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Phoenix (7th Gen)commercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Phoenix (7th Gen)$65,000–$300,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Phoenix (7th Gen)—
- Robbyant R140-80K
Applications
- Phoenix (7th Gen)general-purpose, logistics, retail
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000–$300,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | education, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, healthcare, electronics, aerospace and defense, energy and utilities | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Carbon™ AI control system | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | pilot-assist or autonomous operation | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | pilot-assist or autonomous operation | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$300,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | general-purpose, logistics, retail | 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), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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
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 | Phoenix (7th Gen) | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $182,500 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 43.8 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $67,500 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +37% | +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 Phoenix (7th Gen) and Robbyant R1?
Phoenix (7th Gen) is made by Sanctuary AI, based in CA. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Phoenix (7th Gen) and Robbyant R1 launched?
Phoenix (7th Gen) launched in 2023. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do Phoenix (7th Gen) and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Phoenix (7th Gen) 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 Phoenix (7th Gen) 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 Phoenix (7th Gen) 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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Phoenix (7th Gen) 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.