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55 000 USD

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Robbyant (Ant Lingbo Technology), part of Ant Group (China)

Robbyant R1 is a wheeled humanoid robot developed by Ant Group’s robotics arm, designed to bring embodied AI into real-world settings — from kitchens and museums to hospitality, medical support, and public services.

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Specifications and details:

Availability In production
Nationality China
Website https://www.antgroup.com/en
Degrees of freedom, overall 34
Degrees of freedom, hands N/A
Height [cm] 160
Manipulation performance 2
Navigation performance 3
Max speed (km/h) 5.4
Strength [kg] 6
Weight [kg] 110
Runtime pr charge (hours) N/A
Safe with humans N/A
CPU/GPU N/A
Ingress protection N/A
Camera resolution Uses multimodal perception camera
Connectivity Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi
Operating system N/A
LLM integration Bailing LLM
Latency glass to action N/A
Motor tech 48 V DC geared motors with encoders
Gear tech Not specified
Main structural material N/A
Number of fingers N/A
Main market Hospitality, kitchens, service, hospitality, tourism (museum tours), healthcare / medical assistance, public services, institutional deployments (not consumer).
Verified Not verified
Walking Speed [km/h] 5.4
Shipping Size N/A
Color White, Silver
Manufacturer Robbyant (Ant Lingbo Technology), part of Ant Group (China)

Description

Robbyant R1 represents a bold step into embodied intelligence from Ant Group, transforming their digital-first AI expertise into a physical, task-capable robot. Unveiled in 2025 by the company’s robotics unit, R1 is envisioned as a versatile assistant for hospitality, culinary, public service, and institutional roles. It is not positioned merely as a research prototype, but as a real-world service robot — capable of cooking, serving as a tour guide, assisting in medical scenarios, or acting in public-facing roles.

At its debut, R1 impressed crowds by performing kitchen tasks: during a live demo, the robot cooked shrimp and prepared dishes, handling ingredients and utensils under AI-control, showing that it can operate in structured but challenging environments.  The company claims R1 can recognize objects, navigate space, and coordinate manipulation — demonstrating the potential of combining AI perception with robotics hardware for everyday tasks.

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Beyond kitchens, Robbyant envisions broader applications: as a tour guide in museums or public venues, a helper in pharmacies or healthcare settings (e.g., sorting medicine, providing basic consultations), or as an assistant in hospitality and service industries.  The underlying strategy seems to be “scenario-based robotics”: instead of selling standalone robots, R1 is offered as part of integrated solutions for businesses and institutions, which may include installation, software, support, and customization.

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Robbyant markets R1’s appeal as the union of advanced AI and practical robotics — a machine that uses embodied intelligence to carry out everyday tasks, particularly where repetitive work, labor shortages, or human safety are concerns. As a product of Ant Group’s deep pockets and vertical integration, R1 signals a serious push toward commercial-grade robotics rather than niche lab devices.

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