RoboMaster S1 vs RVR
Side-by-side comparison of RoboMaster S1 (DJI) and RVR (Sphero) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboMaster S1China
- RVRUnited States
Year First Available
- RoboMaster S12019
- RVR2019
Verified Deployments
- RoboMaster S10 Deployments
- RVR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RoboMaster S1$499
- RVR$200
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RoboMaster S10.6 hrs
- RVR2 hrs
Availability Status
- RoboMaster S1ACTIVE
- RVRACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- RoboMaster S11 kg
- RVR0.9 kg
Max Speed
- RoboMaster S13.5 m/s
- RVR2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- RoboMaster S1semi-autonomous
- RVRpartially autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available | 2019 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $499 | $200 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | partially autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes RoboMaster S1 and RVR?
RoboMaster S1 is made by DJI, based in CN. RVR is made by Sphero, based in US.
When were RoboMaster S1 and RVR launched?
RoboMaster S1 launched in 2019. RVR launched in 2019.
How much does RoboMaster S1 cost compared to RVR?
RoboMaster S1 is listed at $499. RVR is listed at $200.
How do RoboMaster S1 and RVR compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RoboMaster S1 scores 69/100. RVR scores 67/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RoboMaster S1 and RVR in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between RoboMaster S1 and RVR?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
RoboMaster S1 vs RVR compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.