R1 Pro vs Wanderer
Side-by-side comparison of R1 Pro (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 Pro2024
- Wanderer2022
Verified Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
- Wanderer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- R1 Pro$69,999
- Wanderer$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- R1 Pro—
- Wanderer5 hrs
Availability Status
- R1 ProACTIVE
- WandererACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- R1 Pro170 mm
- Wanderer49.7 cm
Weight
- R1 Pro126 kg
- Wanderer5.5 kg
Mobility Type
- R1 Prowheeled
- Wandererwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
- Wandererother
Walking Speed
- R1 Pro—
- Wanderer1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- R1 Pro—
- WandererNo
Terrain
- R1 Proboth
- Wandererflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- R1 Pro7 kg
- Wanderer0.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- R1 Pro10 kg
- Wanderer—
Total DOF
- R1 Pro26
- Wanderer6
Arm DOF
- R1 Pro7
- Wanderer7
Hand DOF
- R1 Pro1
- Wanderer5
Arm Reach
- R1 Pro86 cm
- Wanderer43 cm
Grip Strength
- R1 Pro350 N
- Wanderer—
Manipulation Repeatability
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
- Wanderer—
Bimanual Coordination
- R1 Pro—
- WandererNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
- WandererJetson Nano
Compute Platform
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
- Wanderer—
VLM Capable
- R1 Pro—
- WandererNo
Foundation Models
- R1 Pro—
- Wandererfalse
Imitation Learning
- R1 Pro—
- WandererNo
Teleoperation
- R1 Provr_headset
- Wanderer—
Programming
- R1 Proteleoperation
- WandererPython/C/C++/JavaScript
Battery & Power
Runtime
- R1 Pro—
- Wanderer5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
- Wanderer—
Battery Swap
- R1 Pro—
- WandererNo
Safety
Emergency Stops
- R1 Pro1
- Wanderer—
Software
SDK Languages
- R1 Proteleoperation
- WandererPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- R1 ProYes
- WandererYes
Open API
- R1 Pro—
- WandererNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- R1 Pro—
- WandererIP55
Deployment Maturity
- R1 Proprototype
- Wanderercommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- R1 Pro$69,999
- Wanderer$75,000
Price Tier
- R1 Pro80-150K
- Wanderer40-80K
Pricing Model
- R1 Propurchase
- Wandererpurchase
Warranty
- R1 Pro—
- Wanderer2 yrs
Applications
- R1 Proresearch
- 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) | $69,999 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 49.7 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 126 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | wheeled | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 7 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 6 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 86 cm | 43 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 350 N | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 200 TOPS | Jetson Nano |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation | Python/C/C++/JavaScript |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.7 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | teleoperation | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP55 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $69,999 | $75,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, teleoperation |
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Frequently asked
Who makes R1 Pro and Wanderer?
R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI. Wanderer is made by RoboDynamics.
When were R1 Pro and Wanderer launched?
R1 Pro launched in 2024. Wanderer launched in 2022.
How much does R1 Pro cost compared to Wanderer?
R1 Pro is listed at $69,999. Wanderer is listed at $75,000.
How do R1 Pro and Wanderer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
R1 Pro scores 56/100. 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 Pro and Wanderer?
R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg. Wanderer carries up to 150 kg.
Are R1 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.