R1 vs Rollin' Justin
Side-by-side comparison of R1 (Galaxea AI) and Rollin' Justin (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- R1China
- Rollin' JustinGermany
Year First Available
- R1—
- Rollin' Justin2008
Verified Deployments
- R10 Deployments
- Rollin' Justin0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- R1$69,999 USD
- Rollin' JustinContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- R1—
- Rollin' Justin1 hrs
Availability Status
- R1ACTIVE
- Rollin' JustinACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- R15 kg
- Rollin' Justin20 kg
Reach
- R1—
- Rollin' Justin2,700 mm
Max Speed
- R11.5 m/s
- Rollin' Justin2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- R1—
- Rollin' Justinsemi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $69,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,700 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | R1 | Rollin' Justin |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $69,999 | No price |
| Payback period | 16.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $180,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +257% | — |
Rollin' Justin 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 R1 and Rollin' Justin?
R1 is made by Galaxea AI, based in CN. Rollin' Justin is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
How do R1 and Rollin' Justin compare on the Robo Index?
R1 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Rollin' Justin grades BB. 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.
What is the payload difference between R1 and Rollin' Justin?
R1 carries up to 5 kg. Rollin' Justin carries up to 20 kg.
Are R1 and Rollin' Justin in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between R1 and Rollin' Justin?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
R1 vs Rollin' Justin compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.