Robbyant R1 vs Walker Tienkung
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and Walker Tienkung (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- Walker TienkungChina
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- Walker Tienkung—
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- Walker Tienkung0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- Walker Tienkung$41,000–$99,999 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkung8 hrs
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- Walker TienkungACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- Walker Tienkung27.2 kg
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- Walker Tienkung172 mm
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkungbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkungfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- Walker Tienkung2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- Walker TienkungNo
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Walker Tienkungresearch lab, educational institutions, industrial
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkung10 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- Walker Tienkung21
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- Walker Tienkung4
Hand DOF
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkung6
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- Walker TienkungNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- Walker Tienkung275 TOPS
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- Walker TienkungNo
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- Walker TienkungNo
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- Walker Tienkungcustom programming
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkung3 hrs
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- Walker TienkungNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- Walker Tienkungcustom programming
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- Walker TienkungNo
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- Walker TienkungYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- Walker Tienkungcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- Walker Tienkung$41,000–$99,999 USD
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- Walker Tienkung500k_plus
Pricing Model
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkungoutright purchase
Warranty
- Robbyant R1—
- Walker Tienkung1 yrs
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- Walker Tienkungeducation, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $41,000–$99,999 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 110 kg | 27.2 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 172 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | research lab, educational institutions, industrial |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | 275 TOPS |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | custom programming |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | custom programming |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $41,000–$99,999 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 500k_plus |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | education, research |
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, 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 | Walker Tienkung |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | $70,500 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 16.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | $179,501 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | +255% |
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 Walker Tienkung?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. Walker Tienkung is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do Robbyant R1 and Walker Tienkung compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Walker Tienkung 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 Walker Tienkung 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 Walker Tienkung?
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 Walker Tienkung 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.