R1 Lite vs Wanderer
Side-by-side comparison of R1 Lite (Galaxea AI) and Wanderer (RoboDynamics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- R1 Lite2024
- Wanderer2022
Verified Deployments
- R1 Lite0 Deployments
- Wanderer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- R1 LiteContact for quote
- Wanderer$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- R1 Lite—
- Wanderer5 hrs
Availability Status
- R1 LiteACTIVE
- WandererACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- R1 Lite156 mm
- Wanderer49.7 cm
Weight
- R1 Lite96 kg
- Wanderer5.5 kg
Mobility Type
- R1 Litewheeled
- Wandererwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- R1 Litefull bipedal
- Wandererother
Walking Speed
- R1 Lite—
- Wanderer1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- R1 Literun capable
- Wanderer—
Stair Climbing
- R1 Lite—
- WandererNo
Terrain
- R1 Liteflat_indoor
- Wandererflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- R1 Lite3.5 kg
- Wanderer0.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- R1 Lite5 kg
- Wanderer—
Total DOF
- R1 Lite15
- Wanderer6
Arm DOF
- R1 Lite6
- Wanderer7
Hand DOF
- R1 Lite1
- Wanderer5
Arm Reach
- R1 Lite60 cm
- Wanderer43 cm
Grip Strength
- R1 Lite350 N
- Wanderer—
Manipulation Repeatability
- R1 Lite±1 mm
- Wanderer—
Bimanual Coordination
- R1 Liteindependent
- WandererNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- R1 Lite200 TOPS
- WandererJetson Nano
Compute Platform
- R1 LiteIntel i9
- Wanderer—
VLM Capable
- R1 Liteonboard small
- WandererNo
Foundation Models
- R1 LiteVLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset
- Wandererfalse
Imitation Learning
- R1 Lite—
- WandererNo
Teleoperation
- R1 Litejoystick
- Wanderer—
Programming
- R1 Liteteach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- WandererPython/C/C++/JavaScript
Battery & Power
Runtime
- R1 Lite—
- Wanderer5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- R1 Lite0.7 kWh
- Wanderer—
Charging Method
- R1 Litetethered
- Wanderer—
Battery Swap
- R1 LiteNo
- WandererNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- R1 LiteYes
- Wanderer—
Fall Recovery
- R1 LiteYes
- Wanderer—
Emergency Stops
- R1 Lite1
- Wanderer—
Human Detection Method
- R1 Litemulti modal
- Wanderer—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- R1 Litesoftware_defined
- Wanderer—
Software
SDK Languages
- R1 LitePython, C++, ROS2
- WandererPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- R1 Literos2 vendor
- WandererYes
Open API
- R1 Liteopen rest
- WandererNo
Air-Gap Capable
- R1 LiteYes
- Wanderer—
Reliability
IP Rating
- R1 Lite—
- WandererIP55
Deployment Maturity
- R1 Liteproduction pilot
- Wanderercommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- R1 LiteContact for quote
- Wanderer$75,000
Price Tier
- R1 Lite20-40K
- Wanderer40-80K
Pricing Model
- R1 Litepurchase
- Wandererpurchase
Warranty
- R1 Lite1 yrs
- Wanderer2 yrs
Applications
- R1 Literesearch, manufacturing_assembly
- Wandererresearch, teleoperation
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 156 mm | 49.7 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 96 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | wheeled | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | 43 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 | Jetson Nano |
| 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 | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | Python/C/C++/JavaScript |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| 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, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP55 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $75,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, manufacturing_assembly | research, teleoperation |
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Frequently asked
Who makes R1 Lite and Wanderer?
R1 Lite is made by Galaxea AI. Wanderer is made by RoboDynamics.
When were R1 Lite and Wanderer launched?
R1 Lite launched in 2024. Wanderer launched in 2022.
How do R1 Lite and Wanderer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
R1 Lite scores 46/100. Wanderer scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between R1 Lite and Wanderer?
R1 Lite carries up to 5 kg. Wanderer carries up to 150 kg.
Are R1 Lite and Wanderer 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 Wanderer?
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 Wanderer 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.