R1 Lite vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of R1 Lite (Galaxea 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
- R1 LiteChina
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- R1 Lite2024
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- R1 Lite0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- R1 LiteContact for quote
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Availability Status
- R1 LiteACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- R1 Lite96 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Height
- R1 Lite156 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Mobility Type
- R1 Litewheeled
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- R1 Litefull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- R1 Lite—
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Running Capable
- R1 Literun capable
- Robbyant R1—
Stair Climbing
- R1 Lite—
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- R1 Liteflat_indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- R1 Lite3.5 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Payload (Peak)
- R1 Lite5 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- R1 Lite15
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- R1 Lite6
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- R1 Lite1
- Robbyant R1—
Arm Reach
- R1 Lite60 cm
- Robbyant R1—
Grip Strength
- R1 Lite350 N
- Robbyant R1—
Manipulation Repeatability
- R1 Lite±1 mm
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- R1 Liteindependent
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- R1 Lite200 TOPS
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
Compute Platform
- R1 LiteIntel i9
- Robbyant R1—
VLM Capable
- R1 Liteonboard small
- Robbyant R1No
Foundation Models
- R1 LiteVLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset
- Robbyant R1—
Imitation Learning
- R1 Lite—
- Robbyant R1No
Teleoperation
- R1 Litejoystick
- Robbyant R1—
Programming
- R1 Liteteach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity
- R1 Lite0.7 kWh
- Robbyant R1—
Charging Method
- R1 Litetethered
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- R1 LiteNo
- Robbyant R1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- R1 LiteYes
- Robbyant R1—
Fall Recovery
- R1 LiteYes
- Robbyant R1—
Emergency Stops
- R1 Lite1
- Robbyant R1—
Human Detection Method
- R1 Litemulti modal
- Robbyant R1—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- R1 Litesoftware_defined
- Robbyant R1—
Software
SDK Languages
- R1 LitePython, C++, ROS2
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- R1 Literos2 vendor
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- R1 Liteopen rest
- Robbyant R1Yes
Air-Gap Capable
- R1 LiteYes
- Robbyant R1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- R1 Liteproduction pilot
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- R1 LiteContact for quote
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- R1 Lite20-40K
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- R1 Litepurchase
- Robbyant R1—
Warranty
- R1 Lite1 yrs
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- R1 Literesearch, manufacturing_assembly
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $55,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 96 kg | 110 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 156 mm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 15 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 350 N | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 200 TOPS | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | VLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.7 kWh | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | 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) | Contact for quote | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, manufacturing_assembly | 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, Tool Use, Runtime, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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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 | R1 Lite | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $55,000 |
| Payback period | — | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +355% |
R1 Lite 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 Lite and Robbyant R1?
R1 Lite is made by Galaxea AI, based in CN. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were R1 Lite and Robbyant R1 launched?
R1 Lite launched in 2024. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do R1 Lite and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
R1 Lite grades A 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 R1 Lite 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 R1 Lite 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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About this comparison
R1 Lite 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.