RoboThespian 3 vs XUANWU10-R
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) and XUANWU10-R (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
- XUANWU10-RChina
Year First Available
- RoboThespian 32016
- XUANWU10-R—
Verified Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
- XUANWU10-R0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
- XUANWU10-R$4,298 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-R15 hrs
Availability Status
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
- XUANWU10-RACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- RoboThespian 333 kg
- XUANWU10-R135 kg
Height
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
- XUANWU10-R96 mm
Mobility Type
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
- XUANWU10-Rbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
- XUANWU10-Rfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-R1.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian 3No
- XUANWU10-RNo
Terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
- XUANWU10-Rflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-R10 kg
Total DOF
- RoboThespian 326
- XUANWU10-R12
Arm DOF
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-R6
Arm Reach
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-R170 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- RoboThespian 3No
- XUANWU10-RYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- XUANWU10-R—
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian 3No
- XUANWU10-RNo
Foundation Models
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-Rfalse
Imitation Learning
- RoboThespian 3No
- XUANWU10-RNo
Programming
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
- XUANWU10-Rcode_ros, interface_development
Battery & Power
Runtime
- RoboThespian 3—
- XUANWU10-R15 hrs
Battery Swap
- RoboThespian 3No
- XUANWU10-RNo
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespian 3Python
- XUANWU10-RPython
ROS Support
- RoboThespian 3No
- XUANWU10-RYes
Open API
- RoboThespian 3Yes
- XUANWU10-RNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespian 3commercial
- XUANWU10-Rcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
- XUANWU10-R$4,298 USD
Warranty
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
- XUANWU10-R—
Applications
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
- XUANWU10-Rindustrial manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,298 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 15 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 33 kg | 135 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 96 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 12 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 170 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python scripting and API support | code_ros, interface_development |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 15 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,298 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education | industrial manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, 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 | RoboThespian 3 | XUANWU10-R |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $4,298 |
| Payback period | — | 1.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $245,702 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +5717% |
RoboThespian 3 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 RoboThespian 3 and XUANWU10-R?
RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. XUANWU10-R is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do RoboThespian 3 and XUANWU10-R compare on the Robo Score?
RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4 on the Robo Score. XUANWU10-R scores 59.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RoboThespian 3 and XUANWU10-R 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 RoboThespian 3 and XUANWU10-R?
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
RoboThespian 3 vs XUANWU10-R 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 Score is calculated.