Galaxea R1 Lite Wheeled Humanoid Robot

A fixed robot arm is only as useful as the table it is bolted to. The Galaxea R1 Lite Wheeled Humanoid Robot (R1 Lite) turns that limit around: it puts a manipulation platform on a moving chassis, so the reach of the arms follows the work from bench to shelf to doorway. For teams building embodied AI, that difference decides what can be tested at all.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Galaxea and the R1 family

The R1 Lite is a high-performance embodied AI robot platform fully self-developed by Galaxea. Embodied AI means software that learns and acts through a physical body, and it needs hardware that can be driven, observed and repeated reliably. A platform built for that purpose has to do more than look like a humanoid. It must move predictably, hold a load, grip with measurable force and carry enough computing power to run its own software.

Galaxea offers the R1 Lite alongside two other wheeled humanoids, the Galaxea R1 Pro Wheeled Humanoid Robot (R1 Pro) and the Galaxea R1 Wheeled Humanoid Robot. Buyers who want to see the whole range can browse the Wheeled Humanoids category.

Where the R1 Lite sits

A wheeled base is a practical choice for many research and development settings. Wheels give a steady footing and simple motion control, so attention can go to the arms, the grippers and the software that drives them. The R1 Lite follows that logic. The chassis moves the robot, a vertical workspace lets the arms operate at different heights, and an onboard computer handles processing.

The result is a platform for people who want to work on manipulation tasks in real spaces. It is not built for walking demonstrations. Its figures describe a machine that rolls, reaches, lifts and grips with defined, repeatable limits.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the battery runtime, the operating temperature, the charging time or the noise level of the robot; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the R1 Lite different from the R1 Pro and the R1?

Galaxea sells three wheeled humanoids in this family: the R1 Lite, the R1 Pro and the R1. The figures in the table above belong to the R1 Lite alone. We do not carry a sibling's numbers over to it, and a buyer comparing the three should not do so either.

What can be said plainly is how the R1 Lite should be judged. Look at the figures that matter for your task. The rated payload of each arm tells you what it can carry in normal work, and the maximum payload tells you the ceiling. The repeatability of ±1 mm (±0.04 in) tells you how closely the arm returns to a taught position. The vertical workspace of 0–1700 mm (0–66.9 in) tells you whether it can reach both low shelves and high ones. The chassis speed of 1.5 m/s (3.4 mph) tells you how quickly it can cross a room.

If your project needs a different balance, request a comparison across the three versions with the quotation. The R1 Pro and the R1 each have their own pages, and each should be read against your own list of requirements.

What is not included with the R1 Lite?

Three items are not part of the R1 Lite: the Dexterous Hand, the VR Teleoperation Device and the R1 Lite-T Teleoperation Device. This matters for planning. If your work depends on collecting demonstrations by teleoperation, or on fine finger-level manipulation, you need to say so when you ask for a quotation, so that the full set of equipment is discussed from the start and nothing is assumed.

The robot as listed carries its own grippers, with a rated gripping force of 150 N (33.7 lbf) and a peak of 350 N (78.7 lbf). For many pick-and-place and handling tasks that is the working end of the machine.

Who is the R1 Lite for?

The first group is university and institute laboratories. They need a platform that can be programmed, repeated and measured, and the combination of defined repeatability, a rated payload and a capable onboard computer fits that kind of work.

The second group is corporate research and development teams. They are exploring whether mobile manipulation can handle a task in a warehouse, a workshop or a service setting. A platform with defined limits lets them judge feasibility before they commit to a larger rollout.

The third group is technical training centers and integrators in the Caribbean and beyond. They want hands-on experience with a current embodied AI robot, so students and engineers can learn on real hardware.

Buyers who need a different mix of capabilities should look at the R1 Pro or the R1. Buyers who only need an arm, without a moving base, can ask us about the Galaxea A1 Robotic Arm.

What is the R1 Lite used for?

1. Embodied AI research. Test learning methods on a physical robot that moves and manipulates objects.
2. Mobile manipulation trials. Move to a work position, then reach, lift and place within the vertical workspace.
3. Repeatable handling tasks. Use the repeatability figure to run the same motion many times and compare results.
4. Gripping and force studies. Work within the rated and peak gripping force to study how objects are held.
5. Teaching and training. Give students and technicians hands-on time with a modern robot platform.
6. Prototype workflows. Try out logistics, laboratory or service routines before planning larger deployments.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. A quotation is the way to buy the R1 Lite, and it lets us match the configuration to your project, including any items that are not included as standard. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so you know the whole picture before you decide. The Galaxea R1 Lite Wheeled Humanoid Robot (R1 Lite) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is the R1 Lite?

The R1 Lite weighs 96kg (211.6 lb), including the battery. Plan your transport and handling with that figure in mind.

How much can each arm carry?

The rated single-arm payload is 3kg (6.6 lb), and the maximum is 5kg (11.0 lb). Use the rated figure for regular work.

How precise is the arm?

The repeatability is ±1 mm (±0.04 in). This describes how closely the arm can return to the same position.

What computer does it use?

The computing unit is an Intel Core i9 - 12900HK with 32GB. It is the onboard processor for the robot's software.

Does the quotation include teleoperation devices or a dexterous hand?

No. The Dexterous Hand, the VR Teleoperation Device and the R1 Lite-T Teleoperation Device are not included. Tell us if you need them so we can discuss them with the quotation.

How fast does the chassis move?

The chassis speed is 1.5 m/s (3.4 mph). The vertical workspace runs from 0 to 1700 mm (0–66.9 in).

Where can I buy the R1 Lite and what does it cost?

You can buy the Galaxea R1 Lite Wheeled Humanoid Robot (R1 Lite) through this page by requesting a quotation. We do not list a price here; the quotation sets out the configuration, delivery and support for your project.

Summary

The R1 Lite answers a simple problem: manipulation work rarely stays in one place. Its wheeled chassis carries the arms to the task, its vertical workspace reaches from floor level to 1700 mm (66.9 in), and its rated payload, repeatability and gripping force give a team numbers to plan with. The Intel Core i9 - 12900HK computer with 32GB supports the software side. For laboratories, development teams and training centers weighing a mobile manipulation platform, this page is the starting point.