RoboThespian 3 vs 天链人形机器人T1
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) and 天链人形机器人T1 (TLI Robot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
- 天链人形机器人T1China
Year First Available
- RoboThespian 32016
- 天链人形机器人T12024
Verified Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
- 天链人形机器人T10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
- 天链人形机器人T1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
- 天链人形机器人T1160 mm
Weight
- RoboThespian 333 kg
- 天链人形机器人T143 kg
Mobility Type
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- RoboThespian 3—
- 天链人形机器人T12.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian 3No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
- 天链人形机器人T1defense, education
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RoboThespian 3—
- 天链人形机器人T18 kg
Payload (Peak)
- RoboThespian 3—
- 天链人形机器人T116 kg
Total DOF
- RoboThespian 326
- 天链人形机器人T171
Hand DOF
- RoboThespian 3—
- 天链人形机器人T13
Bimanual Coordination
- RoboThespian 3No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- 天链人形机器人T1—
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian 3No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Imitation Learning
- RoboThespian 3No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Programming
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- RoboThespian 3No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespian 3Python
- 天链人形机器人T1—
ROS Support
- RoboThespian 3No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Open API
- RoboThespian 3Yes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespian 3commercial
- 天链人形机器人T1prototype
Commercial
Warranty
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Applications
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
- 天链人形机器人T1research, hazardous_env
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 33 kg | 43 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | defense, education |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 71 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Python scripting and API support | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education | research, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Arm DOF, 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, Price (USD), 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 | 天链人形机器人T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
RoboThespian 3, 天链人形机器人T1 have 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 天链人形机器人T1?
RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. 天链人形机器人T1 is made by TLI Robot, based in CN.
When were RoboThespian 3 and 天链人形机器人T1 launched?
RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016. 天链人形机器人T1 launched in 2024.
How do RoboThespian 3 and 天链人形机器人T1 compare on the Robo Score?
RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4 on the Robo Score. 天链人形机器人T1 scores 49.3. 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 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1?
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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RoboThespian 3 vs 天链人形机器人T1 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.