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Robbyant R1 vs Shalu

Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and Shalu (IIT Bombay) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Robbyant R1
Robbyant R1AA
ShaluBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1China
  • Shalu—

Year First Available

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R12025
  • Shalu2021

Verified Deployments

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R10 Deployments
  • Shalu0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
  • Shalu$710 USD

Availability Status

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1ACTIVE
  • ShaluACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1170 mm
  • Shalu—

Weight

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1110 kg
  • Shalu—

Mobility Type

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1—
  • Shalubipedal

Humanoid Subtype

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1—
  • Shaluservice humanoid

Walking Speed

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R11.5 m/s
  • Shalu—

Stair Climbing

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1No
  • Shalunone

Terrain

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
  • Shaluindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Total DOF

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R134
  • Shalu—

Arm DOF

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R12
  • Shalu—

Bimanual Coordination

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1No
  • Shalu—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
  • Shalu—

VLM Capable

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1No
  • Shalu—

Imitation Learning

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1No
  • Shalu—

Programming

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1Open-source
  • Shalucode_python, voice

Battery & Power

Battery Swap

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1No
  • Shalu—

Software

SDK Languages

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1Python
  • Shalucode_python, voice

ROS Support

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1No
  • Shalunone

Open API

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1Yes
  • ShaluNo

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1commercial
  • Shaluproduction pilot

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
  • Shalu$710 USD

Price Tier

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R140-80K
  • Shalu<10K

Developer Unit Price

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1—
  • Shalu$680

Applications

  • Robbyant R1
    Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
  • Shalueducation, hospitality, eldercare_assistance

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, 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

MetricRobbyant R1Shalu
Investment$55,000$710
Payback period13.2 mo< 1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$195,000$249,290
ROI (5 yr)+355%+35111%

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 Shalu?

Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. Shalu is made by IIT Bombay.

When were Robbyant R1 and Shalu launched?

Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. Shalu launched in 2021.

How much does Robbyant R1 cost compared to Shalu?

Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000. Shalu is listed at $710.

How do Robbyant R1 and Shalu compare on the Robo Index?

Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Shalu grades BBB. 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 Shalu 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 Shalu?

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 Shalu 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.