Robbyant R1 vs XTRON KUAVO-MY
Side-by-side comparison of Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) and XTRON KUAVO-MY (Leju Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robbyant R1China
- XTRON KUAVO-MYChina
Year First Available
- Robbyant R12025
- XTRON KUAVO-MY2023
Verified Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
- XTRON KUAVO-MY0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- XTRON KUAVO-MY$57,000 USD
Availability Status
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
- XTRON KUAVO-MYACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Robbyant R1110 kg
- XTRON KUAVO-MY45 kg
Height
- Robbyant R1170 mm
- XTRON KUAVO-MY147 mm
Mobility Type
- Robbyant R1—
- XTRON KUAVO-MYbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Robbyant R1—
- XTRON KUAVO-MYfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
- XTRON KUAVO-MY1.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Robbyant R1No
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Terrain
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- XTRON KUAVO-MYsand, grass
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Robbyant R1—
- XTRON KUAVO-MY25 kg
Total DOF
- Robbyant R134
- XTRON KUAVO-MY26
Arm DOF
- Robbyant R12
- XTRON KUAVO-MY14
Hand DOF
- Robbyant R1—
- XTRON KUAVO-MY6
Bimanual Coordination
- Robbyant R1No
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
- XTRON KUAVO-MYKaihongOS on an embedded computing platform
VLM Capable
- Robbyant R1No
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Imitation Learning
- Robbyant R1No
- XTRON KUAVO-MYYes
Programming
- Robbyant R1Open-source
- XTRON KUAVO-MYOpen-source motion controller
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- Robbyant R1No
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Robbyant R1Python
- XTRON KUAVO-MYPython
ROS Support
- Robbyant R1No
- XTRON KUAVO-MYNo
Open API
- Robbyant R1Yes
- XTRON KUAVO-MYYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Robbyant R1commercial
- XTRON KUAVO-MYprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
- XTRON KUAVO-MY$57,000 USD
Price Tier
- Robbyant R140-80K
- XTRON KUAVO-MY40-80K
Pricing Model
- Robbyant R1—
- XTRON KUAVO-MYpurchase
Applications
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
- XTRON KUAVO-MYresearch, data collection, interaction tasks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $55,000 USD | $57,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 110 kg | 45 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 147 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | sand, grass |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 2 | 14 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MX6800 depth engine chip | KaihongOS on an embedded computing platform |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | Open-source | Open-source motion controller |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap | No | 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 | $57,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 40-80K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking | research, data collection, interaction tasks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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, 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 | XTRON KUAVO-MY |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,000 | $57,000 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 13.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,000 | $193,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +355% | +339% |
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 XTRON KUAVO-MY?
Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN. XTRON KUAVO-MY is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN.
When were Robbyant R1 and XTRON KUAVO-MY launched?
Robbyant R1 launched in 2025. XTRON KUAVO-MY launched in 2023.
How much does Robbyant R1 cost compared to XTRON KUAVO-MY?
Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000. XTRON KUAVO-MY is listed at $57,000.
How do Robbyant R1 and XTRON KUAVO-MY compare on the Robo Index?
Robbyant R1 grades AA on the Robo Index. XTRON KUAVO-MY 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 XTRON KUAVO-MY 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 XTRON KUAVO-MY?
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 XTRON KUAVO-MY 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.