Robbyant R1 vs Robonaut 2
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and Robonaut 2 (NASA Johnson Space Center and GM) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- Robonaut 2United States
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- Robonaut 22010
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- Robonaut 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- Robonaut 2$2,500,000 USD
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- Robonaut 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- Robonaut 2101.6 mm
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- Robonaut 2149.7 kg
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- Robonaut 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- Robonaut 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- Robonaut 2—
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- Robonaut 2No
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Robonaut 2zero gravity
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- Robonaut 29 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- Robonaut 242
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- Robonaut 27
Hand DOF
- Robbyant R1—
- Robonaut 212
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- Robonaut 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- Robonaut 238 PowerPC processors
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- Robonaut 2No
Foundation Models
- Robbyant R1—
- Robonaut 2false
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- Robonaut 2No
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- Robonaut 2teleoperated
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- Robonaut 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- Robonaut 2teleoperated
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- Robonaut 2No
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- Robonaut 2No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- Robonaut 2commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- Robonaut 2$2,500,000 USD
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- Robonaut 2150K+
Pricing Model
- Robbyant R1—
- Robonaut 2outright purchase
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- Robonaut 2space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $2,500,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 110 kg | 149.7 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | zero gravity |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 9 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 42 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | 38 PowerPC processors |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | teleoperated |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | teleoperated |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $2,500,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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 | Robbyant R1 | Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 600.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | -$2,250,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | -90% |
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 Robbyant R1 and Robonaut 2?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. Robonaut 2 is made by NASA Johnson Space Center and GM, based in US.
When were Robbyant R1 and Robonaut 2 launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. Robonaut 2 launched in 2010.
How much does Robbyant R1 cost compared to Robonaut 2?
Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000. Robonaut 2 is listed at $2,500,000.
How do Robbyant R1 and Robonaut 2 compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Robonaut 2 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.
Are Robbyant R1 and Robonaut 2 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 Robbyant R1 and Robonaut 2?
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
Robbyant R1 vs Robonaut 2 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.