RoboThespian vs Sanbot Nano
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian (Engineered Arts) and Sanbot Nano (Sanbot Innovation Technology) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespianUnited Kingdom
- Sanbot Nano—
Year First Available
- RoboThespian2011
- Sanbot Nano2017
Verified Deployments
- RoboThespian0 Deployments
- Sanbot Nano0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RoboThespian$88,000
- Sanbot Nano$3,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano4 hrs
Availability Status
- RoboThespianACTIVE
- Sanbot NanoACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- RoboThespian44 kg
- Sanbot Nano19 kg
Height
- RoboThespian1775 mm
- Sanbot Nano90.2 mm
Mobility Type
- RoboThespianbipedal
- Sanbot Nanowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespianfull bipedal
- Sanbot Nanowheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano0.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nanonone
Terrain
- RoboThespianboth
- Sanbot Nanoflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano75 kg
Total DOF
- RoboThespian27
- Sanbot Nano8
Arm DOF
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano10
Hand DOF
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano10
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespianTritium
- Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
Compute Platform
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nanonone
Teleoperation
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nanojoystick
Programming
- RoboThespiantouchscreen, web browser, API
- Sanbot Nanocode_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano10 hrs
Battery Capacity
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano0.3 kWh
Safety
Human Detection Method
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nanovision human
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespiantouchscreen, web browser, API
- Sanbot NanoPython
ROS Support
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nanoros1 community
Open API
- RoboThespianYes
- Sanbot Nano—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespiancommercial
- Sanbot Nanoproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RoboThespian$88,000
- Sanbot Nano$3,000
Price Tier
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nano10-20K
Pricing Model
- RoboThespian—
- Sanbot Nanocapex
Warranty
- RoboThespian1 yrs
- Sanbot Nano—
Applications
- RoboThespianentertainment, education, corporate events, exhibitions
- Sanbot Nanohome, education, healthcare, public_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $88,000 | $3,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 44 kg | 19 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1775 mm | 90.2 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) | — | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 75 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 27 | 8 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | touchscreen, web browser, API | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.3 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | touchscreen, web browser, API | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros1 community |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $88,000 | $3,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education, corporate events, exhibitions | home, education, healthcare, public_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes RoboThespian and Sanbot Nano?
RoboThespian is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Sanbot Nano is made by Sanbot Innovation Technology.
When were RoboThespian and Sanbot Nano launched?
RoboThespian launched in 2011. Sanbot Nano launched in 2017.
How much does RoboThespian cost compared to Sanbot Nano?
RoboThespian is listed at $88,000. Sanbot Nano is listed at $3,000.
How do RoboThespian and Sanbot Nano compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RoboThespian scores 60/100. Sanbot Nano scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RoboThespian and Sanbot Nano 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 and Sanbot Nano?
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 vs Sanbot Nano 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.