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R1

Built by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The R1 is a Humanoid robot developed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, listed at $250,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 130 cm, weight 50 kg, mobility bipedal.

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Commercial maturity15%85/100
Deployment footprint22%unknown
Proven track record9%unknown
Spec completeness11%100/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio4%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown
Market momentum1%unknown

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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

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2003

20th anniversary celebrations

Price

$250,000

purchase

Unverified — no source on record

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
130 cm
Weight
50 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Walking speed
0.56 m/s
Total DOF
20
DOF / arm
8
DOF / hand
4
Payload
1.5 kg
Lifting capacity
1.5 kg
Battery
3 h
Onboard compute
dual-core CPU with external Ethernet interface
Sensors
vision, sound_perception, balance
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
Yes
Bimanual
Yes
Terrain
cluttered indoor
Programming
code python,code ros,proprietary app
ROS 1
Yes
API / SDK
Yes
SDK languages
Python
Environments
both
Industries
education, robotics
Price tier
150K+
Pricing model
purchase
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2003

Detailed specifications

Other7
Height Mm
1300
Applications
research
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
1.x,2.5,2.7
Company Country
IT
Availability Status
available
Additional Information
- 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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Company milestones

  • 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 $250,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by 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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