Robbyant R1 vs TORO
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- TOROGermany
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- TORO2013
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- TOROContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- TORO60 hrs
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- TOROACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- TORO174 mm
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- TORO76 kg
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- TORObipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- TOROresearch platform
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- TORO0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Robbyant R1—
- TOROdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- TOROdemo only
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- TORO10 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- TORO39
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- TORO6
Hand DOF
- Robbyant R1—
- TORO6
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- TORO—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- TORO—
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- TORO—
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- TOROReal-Time Linux-based controller software via hardware interfaces and middleware
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- TORO1 hrs
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- TORO—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Robbyant R1—
- TOROYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- TOROReal-Time Linux-based controller software via hardware interfaces and middleware
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- TOROros2 community
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- TORO—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- TOROprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- TOROContact for quote
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- TORO—
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- TOROassembly, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 60 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 174 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 110 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 39 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | Real-Time Linux-based controller software via hardware interfaces and middleware |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Real-Time Linux-based controller software via hardware interfaces and middleware |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | assembly, research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, 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
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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
| Metric | Robbyant R1 | TORO |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | — |
TORO 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 TORO?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were Robbyant R1 and TORO launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. TORO launched in 2013.
How do Robbyant R1 and TORO compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. TORO grades BB. 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 TORO 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 TORO?
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 TORO 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.