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Mobile Manipulator

R1 Lite

Built by Galaxea AI · China

Updated Aug 2026·methodology
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The R1 Lite is a Mobile Manipulator developed by Galaxea AI (China), launched 2024, priced at $39,999 USD. Key specifications: arm payload 5 kg, arm reach 863 mm, arm dof 6, base speed 1.5 m/s.

RoboScore

55.9/ 100

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Commercial maturity20%80/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%98/100
Company financial health12%91/100
Company maturity8%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio6%59/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #13 of 39 in the Mobile Manipulator standing.

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Overview

The Galaxea R1 Lite is a wheeled mobile manipulation platform designed for data collection and deployment of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models. It features a 23-degree-of-freedom system with dual 6-DOF A1X arms, a 3-DOF torso for vertical range, and a 6-DOF omnidirectional chassis. The robot is optimized for stable single-direction operations and supports teleoperation via an isomorphic master platform. It is built to accelerate the deployment of generalized robot manipulation tasks.

Flagship features

  • Designed as a research and development platform for VLA model data collection and deployment
  • Supports isomorphic teleoperation via the R1 Lite Teleop master platform
  • 6-DOF A1X arms with spherical wrist joints for human-like manipulation
  • 3-DOF torso provides 0-1.7m vertical range and forward/backward translation
  • 6-DOF omnidirectional chassis with custom steering wheel module for translation, rotation, and Ackermann motion
  • Sensor suite includes platform HD stereo camera, wrist monocular depth cameras (optional), and torso/chassis IMUs

Buyer decision signals

Viability

$169.4M raisedest. 2023

Series B financing

Price

$39,999

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Mobile Manipulator
Arm payload
5 kg
Arm reach
863 mm
Arm DOF
6
Base speed
1.5 m/s
Navigation
hybrid
ROS
Yes
AI runtime
On-device
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Funding raised
$169.4M
Founded
2023

Detailed specifications

What it is built for9
Applications
research,teleoperation
Sub Category
wheeled mobile manipulator
Mobility Type
wheeled
Humanoid Subtype
other
Industries Served
research academic
Target Industries
research academic,other
Terrain Capability
flat indoor
Primary Applications
research development,other
Deployment Environment
indoor
Size & capacity5
Height Cm
128
Height Mm
1280
Payload Per Arm
true
Lifting Capacity Kg
5
Payload Continuous Kg
3
Movement & precision4
Dof Total
23
Dof Per Arm
6
Stair Climbing
none
Walking Speed Ms
1.5
Power & runtime1
Battery Capacity Wh
720
Controls & integration5
Head Cameras
2
Sensor Suite
stereo camera,depth camera,imu
Onboard Compute
Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Vision Processing
on device
Programming Interface
teleoperation
Safety & certification4
Tactile Sensing
none
Force Torque Sensors
none
Human Detection Method
none
Safe Speed When Human Near
none
Buying & support8
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
R1 Lite,R1 Lite Teleop
Price On Request
true
Country Of Origin
CN
Is Research Grade
false
Availability Status
available
Deployment Maturity
beta pilot
Service Network Density
regional
Other details24
Arm Reach
600mm
Cpu Cores
14
Imu Count
2
Vlm Capable
onboard small
Arm Reach Cm
60
Gripper Type
parallel jaw
Chassis Width
600mm
Fall Recovery
none
Wrist Cameras
2
Platform Width
670mm
Payload Peak Kg
5
Compute Platform
Intel Core i9-12900HK
Cpu Max Frequency
2.5 GHz
Force Limited Arms
none
Imitation Learning
multi task
Vertical Workspace
0-1.7m
Per Arm Payload Max
5kg @ 600mm
Programming Methods
teleop demonstration,vlm language
Tool Use Capability
vendor demo
Teleoperation Method
full body suit,vr headset
Bimanual Coordination
coordinated planning
Per Arm Payload Rated
3kg @ 600mm
Degrees Of Freedom Total
23
Risk Assessment Provided
none

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Company milestones

  • Feb 2026FundingSeries B financing
  • Jan 2025LaunchR1 Series humanoid robots announced
  • Jan 2025LaunchR1 Series humanoid robots launched
  • 2026MilestoneR1 Series 2026 Full Upgrade
  • 2026DeploymentRoCo Challenge finalists deployed onto Galaxea R1 Lite
  • 2025AwardFirst Prize in 2025 ICRA WBCD Competition
  • 2024LaunchReleased first robotic arm A1
  • 2024LaunchUnveiled humanoid robot R1

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the R1 Lite?
The R1 Lite is developed by Galaxea AI, based in China.
What type of robot is the R1 Lite?
The R1 Lite is a Mobile Manipulator made by Galaxea AI.
How much does the R1 Lite cost?
The R1 Lite is priced at $39,999 USD.
When was the R1 Lite launched?
The R1 Lite was launched in 2024.
What are the key specifications of the R1 Lite?
Key specifications of the R1 Lite: arm payload 5 kg, arm reach 863 mm, arm dof 6, base speed 1.5 m/s, navigation hybrid.

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