QTrobot RD-V2 i5 vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of QTrobot RD-V2 i5 (LuxAI) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Luxembourg
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- QTrobot RD-V2 i50 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- QTrobot RD-V2 i55 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- QTrobot RD-V2 i550 cm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5static
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5anthropomorphic torso
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Stair Climbing
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- QTrobot RD-V2 i53
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5independent
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5275 TOPS
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
Compute Platform
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
- RoboThespian 3—
VLM Capable
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5onboard small
- RoboThespian 3No
Foundation Models
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Llama-2, Vicuna-13B
- RoboThespian 3—
Imitation Learning
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
- RoboThespian 3No
Teleoperation
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5web_interface
- RoboThespian 3—
Programming
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
- RoboThespian 3No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5vision human
- RoboThespian 3—
Software
SDK Languages
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Python, C++, JavaScript
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ros2 vendor
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5open rest
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Air-Gap Capable
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Yes
- RoboThespian 3—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5production pilot
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- QTrobot RD-V2 i510-20K
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5capex
- RoboThespian 3—
Developer Unit Price
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- QTrobot RD-V2 i52 yrs
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5research
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Luxembourg | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 33 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 50 cm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Llama-2, Vicuna-13B | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, JavaScript | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $11,900 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | 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, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | QTrobot RD-V2 i5 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $11,900 | No price |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,100 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2001% | — |
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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5 and RoboThespian 3?
QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is made by LuxAI, based in LU. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
How do QTrobot RD-V2 i5 and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
QTrobot RD-V2 i5 scores 54.1 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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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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QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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.