Robbyant R1 vs TM Xplore I
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and TM Xplore I (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- TM Xplore ITaiwan
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- TM Xplore I2025
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- TM Xplore I0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- TM Xplore I$25,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- TM Xplore I2 hrs
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- TM Xplore IACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- TM Xplore I33.3 kg
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- TM Xplore I1600 mm
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- TM Xplore Iwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- TM Xplore Iwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- TM Xplore I0.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- TM Xplore I—
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- TM Xplore Iflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- TM Xplore I20 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- TM Xplore I22
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- TM Xplore I—
Hand DOF
- Robbyant R1—
- TM Xplore I5
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- TM Xplore I—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- TM Xplore INVIDIA Jetson Orin
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- TM Xplore INo
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- TM Xplore INo
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- TM Xplore IAPI/SDK for task programming and customization
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- TM Xplore I2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- TM Xplore I—
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- TM Xplore IPython
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- TM Xplore INo
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- TM Xplore IYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- TM Xplore Iprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- TM Xplore I$25,000 USD
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- TM Xplore I40-80K
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- TM Xplore Iinspection, quality_control
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Taiwan |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $25,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 110 kg | 33.3 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 1600 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 22 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | NVIDIA Jetson Orin |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | API/SDK for task programming and customization |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $25,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 40-80K | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | inspection, quality_control |
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, Pricing Model, 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 | TM Xplore I |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | $25,000 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 6.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | $225,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | +900% |
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 TM Xplore I?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. TM Xplore I is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were Robbyant R1 and TM Xplore I launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. TM Xplore I launched in 2025.
How much does Robbyant R1 cost compared to TM Xplore I?
Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000. TM Xplore I is listed at $25,000.
How do Robbyant R1 and TM Xplore I compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. TM Xplore I 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 TM Xplore I 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 TM Xplore I?
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 TM Xplore I 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.