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XMAN-R1 vs Buddy
Quick verdict
Buddy leads on 8 of 11 comparable rows
XMAN-R1 leads on Speed, Manipulation, and Autonomy. Buddy leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Battery, and Price (+4 more).
Who should choose which?
Choose XMAN-R1 if…
- Your main goal is conversation, which XMAN-R1 targets directly.
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
- You prefer a humanoid form factor over the alternatives in this compare.
Choose Buddy if…
- You want higher readiness (87/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 86/100).
- Budget is a priority and Buddy lists lower ($4,890+).
- Your main goal is elder care, which Buddy targets directly.
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
| Spec | XMAN-R1  KEENON RoboticsLeads 3 | Buddy  Blue Frog RoboticsLeads 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 76 | 87 |
| Reality Score | 72 | 86 |
| Data Freshness | 100% | 100% |
| Speed | 2.9 km/h | 2.5 km/h |
| Payload | 3 kg | Unknown |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 172 cm | 56 cm |
| Weight | 110 kg | 8 kg |
| Battery | 3 h | 4–6 h |
| Form | Humanoid | Mobile |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $100,000+ | $4,890+ |
| Market Status | Limited | Limited |
| Availability | Limited | Limited |
| Countries | China, United States | United States, France, European Union, Global (quote-based) |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 74 | 78 |
| Manipulation | 70 | 20 |
| Perception | 84 | 84 |
| Autonomy | 78 | 76 |
| Social Interaction | 90 | 95 |
| Home Navigation | 52 | 74 |
| Sensors | Multimodal fusion perception, spatial awareness, human-interaction sensing (fleet coordination stack) | 13 MP cameras (80° & 130°), 6× obstacle (IR/ultrasonic), 6× drop/cliff, 3× touch, 4× omni mics, 1× directional mic, IR sensor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, KEENON cloud fleet platform | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G |
| Ecosystem | KOM2.0 vision-language-action stack; KEENON ProS hotel domain models; Multi-robot fleet coordination with DINERBOT, KLEENBOT, BUTLERBOT, S100; KEENON App and Cloud Platform | Buddy OS + Companion apps; Buddy PRO Multi-Apps (annual license); Android SDK (annual subscription); ChatGPT / generative AI integrations; BuddyLab educational coding; Telepresence and tele-assistance |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.