RoboThespian 3 vs TM Xplore I
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) and TM Xplore I (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
- TM Xplore ITaiwan
Year First Available
- RoboThespian 32016
- TM Xplore I2025
Verified Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
- TM Xplore I0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
- TM Xplore I$25,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RoboThespian 3—
- TM Xplore I2 hrs
Availability Status
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
- TM Xplore IACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- RoboThespian 333 kg
- TM Xplore I33.3 kg
Height
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
- TM Xplore I1600 mm
Mobility Type
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
- TM Xplore Iwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
- TM Xplore Iwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- RoboThespian 3—
- TM Xplore I0.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian 3No
- TM Xplore I—
Terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
- TM Xplore Iflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RoboThespian 3—
- TM Xplore I20 kg
Total DOF
- RoboThespian 326
- TM Xplore I22
Hand DOF
- RoboThespian 3—
- TM Xplore I5
Bimanual Coordination
- RoboThespian 3No
- TM Xplore I—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- TM Xplore INVIDIA Jetson Orin
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian 3No
- TM Xplore INo
Imitation Learning
- RoboThespian 3No
- TM Xplore INo
Programming
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
- TM Xplore IAPI/SDK for task programming and customization
Battery & Power
Runtime
- RoboThespian 3—
- TM Xplore I2 hrs
Battery Swap
- RoboThespian 3No
- TM Xplore I—
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespian 3Python
- TM Xplore IPython
ROS Support
- RoboThespian 3No
- TM Xplore INo
Open API
- RoboThespian 3Yes
- TM Xplore IYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespian 3commercial
- TM Xplore Iprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
- TM Xplore I$25,000 USD
Price Tier
- RoboThespian 3—
- TM Xplore I40-80K
Warranty
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
- TM Xplore I—
Applications
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
- TM Xplore Iinspection, quality_control
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $25,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 33 kg | 33.3 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1600 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| 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 | NVIDIA Jetson Orin |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python scripting and API support | API/SDK for task programming and customization |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | 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) | Contact for quote | $25,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education | inspection, quality_control |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, 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 | TM Xplore I |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $25,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $225,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +900% |
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 TM Xplore I?
RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. TM Xplore I is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were RoboThespian 3 and TM Xplore I launched?
RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016. TM Xplore I launched in 2025.
How do RoboThespian 3 and TM Xplore I compare on the Robo Score?
RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4 on the Robo Score. TM Xplore I scores 47.9. 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 TM Xplore I 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 TM Xplore I?
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 TM Xplore I 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.