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R1

Built by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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55.9/ 100

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On sale15%75/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%Not counted yet
Specs on file11%93/100
Funding15%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
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Overview

R1 is a humanoid robot manufactured by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in IT. humanoid robot R1 is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Flagship features

  • Height adjustable from 1.15m to 1.45m
  • Designed for interaction in cluttered environments
  • Active torque control system with force-torque and pressure sensors
  • Eight degrees of freedom per arm, four in each hand

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Full bipedal
Bipedal
dual-core CPU with external Ethernet interface
Vision, sound perception, balance
No

41% of humanoid robots have it

Yes

26% of humanoid robots have it

Yes

32% of humanoid robots have it

Cluttered indoor
Code python, proprietary app
Yes

52% of humanoid robots have it

Yes

64% of humanoid robots have it

Python
Both
Education, robotics
Purchase
130 cm

Taller than 24% of 205 Humanoid robots with this spec

50 kg

Heavier than 45% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec

0.56 m/s

Faster than 12% of 178 Humanoid robots with this spec

20

More joints than 25% of 237 Humanoid robots with this spec

8

More joints than 85% of 190 Humanoid robots with this spec

4

More joints than 18% of 130 Humanoid robots with this spec

1.5 kg

Carries more than 5% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec

1.5 kg

Carries more than 5% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec

3 h

Lasts longer than 48% of 209 Humanoid robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
research
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1300
Sensing & perception4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration1
ethernet
Buying & support3
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
1.x,2.5,2.7
Availability Status
available

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2023Milestone20th anniversary celebrations
  • 2012LaunchR1 announced by IIT
  • 2003MilestoneFoundation established

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the R1?
The R1 is developed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.
What type of robot is the R1?
The R1 is a Humanoid robot made by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.
How much does the R1 cost?
The R1 is listed at US$250,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Contact them for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the R1?
Key specifications of the R1: form factor full bipedal, height 130 cm, weight 50 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 0.56 m/s.

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