R1 is an earlier humanoid model from Robbyant (蚂蚁灵波科技), Ant Group's embodied AI company. Robbyant's website now presents its successor, R2, a two-armed humanoid on a wheeled base. We could not find R1's technical details in official sources.
What is known about R1
Robbyant's current website no longer has an R1 product page; R2 is the only robot listed. We could not confirm R1 specifications from the manufacturer. The catalog description of R1 with insect- or quadruped-inspired legs is not supported by any source we found: the robots Robbyant presents today are wheeled.
Successor: R2
R2 weighs under 120 kg, has two arms rated for 6 kg each with six-axis force sensing at the end effectors, and reaches shelves from floor level to 2 m. It drives on a compact chassis with omnidirectional steering wheels, has dual swappable batteries for about four hours of work and optional dock charging. Joints provide torque feedback and core joint brakes lock on emergency stop. It is aimed at indoor tasks such as shelf handling.
Software and AI
Robbyant describes its goal as "one brain for all robots" and develops the LingBot model family: vision, depth (LingBot-Depth), 3D mapping, VLA, video-action and world models. Some are published on GitHub, Hugging Face and ModelScope, and LingBot-Depth is licensed commercially; with Orbbec it is co-developing a depth camera based on that model.
Manufacturer
Robbyant (Shanghai) is an Ant Group subsidiary focused on embodied AI. It names home services, elderly care and medical assistance as target uses and works with hardware and solution partners on deployments.
Timeline
- 2026 Robbyant's website lists the R2 robot and the LingBot model family
Sources
- Robbyant R2, Robbyant (2026-10)
- About Robbyant, Robbyant (2026-10)
- Vertical Commercial Models (LingBot-Depth, Orbbec), Robbyant (2026-10)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- It is the only Robbyant model in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the Robbyant R1?
Robbyant, Ant Group's embodied AI company.
Does Robbyant R1 walk on legs?
We found no confirmation; the current R2 model is wheeled.
What is Robbyant R2?
A two-armed humanoid on a wheeled base, under 120 kg, with about four hours of battery life.
How much does the Robbyant R1 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Robbyant R1. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Robbyant R1 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How do I buy the Robbyant R1 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Robbyant. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
