Robbyant R1 vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- Robbyant R1—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 110 kg | 33 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 | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, 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 | Robbyant R1 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | — |
RoboThespian 3 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 Robbyant R1 and RoboThespian 3?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were Robbyant R1 and RoboThespian 3 launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do Robbyant R1 and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. RoboThespian 3 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 Robbyant R1 and RoboThespian 3 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 RoboThespian 3?
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 RoboThespian 3 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.