RoboThespian 3 vs Xiaomi CyberOne
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) and Xiaomi CyberOne (Xiaomi) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
- Xiaomi CyberOneChina
Year First Available
- RoboThespian 32016
- Xiaomi CyberOne2023
Verified Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
- Xiaomi CyberOne0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
- Xiaomi CyberOne$104,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne3 hrs
Availability Status
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
- Xiaomi CyberOneACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
- Xiaomi CyberOne177 mm
Weight
- RoboThespian 333 kg
- Xiaomi CyberOne52 kg
Mobility Type
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
- Xiaomi CyberOnebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
- Xiaomi CyberOnefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian 3No
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
- Xiaomi CyberOneflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne1.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne1.5 kg
Total DOF
- RoboThespian 326
- Xiaomi CyberOne21
Arm DOF
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne4
Bimanual Coordination
- RoboThespian 3No
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- Xiaomi CyberOneMiAI engine
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian 3No
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Imitation Learning
- RoboThespian 3No
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Programming
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
- Xiaomi CyberOneprogramming_by_demonstration
Battery & Power
Runtime
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne3 hrs
Battery Swap
- RoboThespian 3No
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOnevision human
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespian 3Python
- Xiaomi CyberOneprogramming_by_demonstration
ROS Support
- RoboThespian 3No
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Open API
- RoboThespian 3Yes
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespian 3commercial
- Xiaomi CyberOneproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
- Xiaomi CyberOne$104,000 USD
Price Tier
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOne80-150K
Pricing Model
- RoboThespian 3—
- Xiaomi CyberOnepurchase
Warranty
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Applications
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
- Xiaomi CyberOneeldercare_assistance, hospitality
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $104,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 177 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 33 kg | 52 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit | MiAI engine |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python scripting and API support | programming_by_demonstration |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | programming_by_demonstration |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $104,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education | eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Hand 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, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | Xiaomi CyberOne |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $104,000 |
| Payback period | — | 25.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $146,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +140% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes RoboThespian 3 and Xiaomi CyberOne?
RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Xiaomi CyberOne is made by Xiaomi, based in CN.
When were RoboThespian 3 and Xiaomi CyberOne launched?
RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016. Xiaomi CyberOne launched in 2023.
How do RoboThespian 3 and Xiaomi CyberOne compare on the Robo Score?
RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4 on the Robo Score. Xiaomi CyberOne scores 62.9. 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 Xiaomi CyberOne 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 Xiaomi CyberOne?
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 Xiaomi CyberOne 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.