RH5 Manus vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of RH5 Manus (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) 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
- RH5 Manus—
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- RH5 Manus2022
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- RH5 Manus0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RH5 ManusResearch platform
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Availability Status
- RH5 ManusACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- RH5 Manus187 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- RH5 Manus36 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- RH5 Manusbipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- RH5 Manusfull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- RH5 Manus0.5 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Running Capable
- RH5 Manusstatic walk
- Robbyant R1—
Stair Climbing
- RH5 Manusnone
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- RH5 Manusflat_indoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RH5 Manus4 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- RH5 Manus19
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- RH5 Manus7
- Robbyant R12
Hand DOF
- RH5 Manus4
- Robbyant R1—
Bimanual Coordination
- RH5 Manusfull bimanual
- Robbyant R1No
Tool Use
- RH5 Manusvendor demo
- Robbyant R1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RH5 ManusDFKI electronic stack with FPGA for motor control
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- RH5 Manusnone
- Robbyant R1No
Imitation Learning
- RH5 Manussingle task
- Robbyant R1No
Teleoperation
- RH5 Manusvr_headset, full_body_suit
- Robbyant R1—
Programming
- RH5 Manusteleoperation
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Charging Method
- RH5 Manustethered
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- RH5 Manus—
- Robbyant R1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- RH5 ManusYes
- Robbyant R1—
Fall Recovery
- RH5 ManusYes
- Robbyant R1—
Human Detection Method
- RH5 Manusgeneric obstacle
- Robbyant R1—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- RH5 Manusnone
- Robbyant R1—
Software
SDK Languages
- RH5 ManusPython, C++, ROS2
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- RH5 Manusros2 community
- Robbyant R1No
Simulation Platforms
- RH5 ManusMARS
- Robbyant R1—
Open API
- RH5 Manusopen rest
- Robbyant R1Yes
Air-Gap Capable
- RH5 ManusYes
- Robbyant R1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RH5 Manusprototype
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RH5 ManusResearch platform
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- RH5 Manus—
- Robbyant R140-80K
Applications
- RH5 Manusassembly
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $55,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 187 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 36 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 19 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | DFKI electronic stack with FPGA for motor control | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | single task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, full_body_suit | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | generic obstacle | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | MARS | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Research platform | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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 | RH5 Manus | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $55,000 |
| Payback period | — | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +355% |
RH5 Manus 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 RH5 Manus and Robbyant R1?
RH5 Manus is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were RH5 Manus and Robbyant R1 launched?
RH5 Manus launched in 2022. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How do RH5 Manus and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
RH5 Manus grades B 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 RH5 Manus 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 RH5 Manus 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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RH5 Manus 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.