Robbyant R1 vs Tien Kung
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and Tien Kung (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- Tien KungChina
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- Tien Kung2025
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- Tien Kung0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- Tien Kung$41,200 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kung3.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- Tien KungACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- Tien Kung170 mm
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- Tien Kung73 kg
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kungbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kungfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- Tien Kung3.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- Tien KungYes
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Tien Kungstairs, slopes, sand, snow, uneven terrain
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kung6 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- Tien Kung20
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- Tien Kung7
Hand DOF
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kung6
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- Tien Kung—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- Tien KungNvidia Jetson Orin
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- Tien Kung—
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- Tien Kung—
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- Tien KungHui Si Kai Wu AI platform
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kung3.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- Tien Kung—
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- Tien Kunglow-code
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- Tien KungYes
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- Tien KungYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- Tien Kungresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- Tien Kung$41,200 USD
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- Tien Kungunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Robbyant R1—
- Tien Kungoutright purchase
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- Tien Kungresearch, hazardous_env, industrial automation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $41,200 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 3.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 110 kg | 73 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 3.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | stairs, slopes, sand, snow, uneven terrain |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | Nvidia Jetson Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 3.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | low-code |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $41,200 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | research, hazardous_env, industrial automation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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 | Tien Kung |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | $41,200 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 9.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | $208,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | +507% |
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 Tien Kung?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. Tien Kung is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
When were Robbyant R1 and Tien Kung launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. Tien Kung launched in 2025.
How much does Robbyant R1 cost compared to Tien Kung?
Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000. Tien Kung is listed at $41,200.
How do Robbyant R1 and Tien Kung compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Tien Kung 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 Tien Kung 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 Tien Kung?
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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Robbyant R1 vs Tien Kung 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.