RoboThespian 3 vs TLIBOT
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) and TLIBOT (Sichuan Tianlian Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
- TLIBOT—
Year First Available
- RoboThespian 32016
- TLIBOT—
Verified Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
- TLIBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
- TLIBOTACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
- TLIBOT160 mm
Weight
- RoboThespian 333 kg
- TLIBOT43 kg
Mobility Type
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
- TLIBOTbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
- TLIBOTfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- RoboThespian 3—
- TLIBOT2.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian 3No
- TLIBOT—
Terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
- TLIBOTflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RoboThespian 3—
- TLIBOT145 kg
Total DOF
- RoboThespian 326
- TLIBOT71
Arm DOF
- RoboThespian 3—
- TLIBOT9
Bimanual Coordination
- RoboThespian 3No
- TLIBOT—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- TLIBOTReal-time processing of 3D vision and LiDAR data
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian 3No
- TLIBOT—
Imitation Learning
- RoboThespian 3No
- TLIBOT—
Programming
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
- TLIBOTIntelligent Control Platform
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- RoboThespian 3No
- TLIBOT—
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespian 3Python
- TLIBOTIntelligent Control Platform
ROS Support
- RoboThespian 3No
- TLIBOT—
Open API
- RoboThespian 3Yes
- TLIBOT—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespian 3commercial
- TLIBOTcommercial
Commercial
Warranty
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
- TLIBOT—
Applications
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
- TLIBOThealthcare, logistics, entertainment, military training
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| 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) | — | 2.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 145 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 71 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 9 |
| 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 | Real-time processing of 3D vision and LiDAR data |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Python scripting and API support | Intelligent Control Platform |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Intelligent Control Platform |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education | healthcare, logistics, entertainment, military training |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand 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 | TLIBOT |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
RoboThespian 3, TLIBOT 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 TLIBOT?
RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. TLIBOT is made by Sichuan Tianlian Robotics Co., Ltd..
How do RoboThespian 3 and TLIBOT compare on the Robo Score?
RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4 on the Robo Score. TLIBOT scores 62.5. 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 TLIBOT 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 TLIBOT?
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 TLIBOT 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.