Robbyant R1 vs SA01
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and SA01 (EngineAI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- SA01China
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- SA012023
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- SA010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- SA01$5,400–$6,087 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- SA012 hrs
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- SA01ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- SA0140 kg
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- SA01170 mm
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- SA01bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- SA01full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- SA011 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- SA01No
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- SA01flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- SA0112.5 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- SA0112
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- SA01—
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- SA01No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- SA01dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- SA01No
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- SA01No
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- SA01modular SDK for secondary development and customization
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- SA012 hrs
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- SA01No
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- SA01Open Source
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- SA01No
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- SA01No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- SA01commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- SA01$5,400–$6,087 USD
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- SA0110-20K
Pricing Model
- Robbyant R1—
- SA01purchase
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- SA01research, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $5,400–$6,087 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 110 kg | 40 kg |
| Height | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 12.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 12 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | modular SDK for secondary development and customization |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Open Source |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $5,400–$6,087 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, 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
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 | SA01 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | $5,744 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | $244,257 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | +4253% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Robbyant R1 and SA01?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. SA01 is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN.
When were Robbyant R1 and SA01 launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. SA01 launched in 2023.
How do Robbyant R1 and SA01 compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. SA01 grades A. 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 SA01 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 SA01?
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 SA01 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.