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Elephant Robotics Mercury X1
The Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 is a wheeled humanoid robot for research, education and service tasks.
The Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 is a wheeled humanoid robot for research, education and service tasks. The Mercury X1 has 19 degrees of freedom, a maximum operating speed of 1.2 m/s, a maximum climbing angle of 15 degrees and a battery life of up to 8 hours (as stated by Elephant Robotics). Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- 01Humanoid robot
Human-like build, so it can work in spaces designed for people.
- 02Wheeled humanoid
In the humanoid robots category.
- 19
- Degrees of freedom
- 1.2m/s
- Speed
- 8hours
- Runtime per charge
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is Elephant Robotics Mercury X1?
Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 is a humanoid robot from Elephant Robotics, listed for research and education and service tasks with a humanoid. Key figures: degrees of freedom 19, speed max. 1.2 m/s, runtime per charge up to 8 hours. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Technology in brief
Mercury X1 to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 4.3 km/h
About walking pace (about 5 km/h).
- 8 hours
Enough for 1 eight-hour workdays on one charge.
In practice
How does it compare with other robots?
Each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide, where that value is known. All figures according to the manufacturer; unconfirmed values are marked in the figures at the top.
- This robot
- Other robots in the category
- Speed1.2m/sTHIS ROBOTmin 0.8 m/smax 5 m/s
Place 18of 21
Higher than 1 of the 20 other robots, equal to 2
- Runtime8hTHIS ROBOTmin 1 hmax 16 h
Place 3of 26
Higher than 19 of the 25 other robots, equal to 4
Application
What was Mercury X1 developed for?
Research and education
Service tasks with a humanoid
Business fit
When might Mercury X1 be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Mercury X1, its manufacturer and this type of robot
The word 'robot' comes from the play R.U.R. (1920) by Czech writer Karel Čapek. 'Robota' means forced labour or drudgery.
Source: Wikipedia, R.U.R.Honda presented ASIMO in 2000, for years the best-known walking humanoid in the world.
Source: Wikipedia, ASIMOElephant Robotics was founded in 2016 and is based in China.
Robotleasen lists 6 robots from Elephant Robotics. You can find them all on the supplier page.
Market and supply
Is Mercury X1 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 27 October 2026- Market statusCommercially availableActive
- RegionNot publicly confirmedActive
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
- RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed
2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.
Manufacturer
Elephant Robotics
Developer of compact robot arms, educational robotics and research platforms.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Mercury X1
The Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 is a wheeled humanoid robot for research, education and service tasks. The Mercury X1 has 19 degrees of freedom, a maximum operating speed of 1.2 m/s, a maximum climbing angle of 15 degrees and a battery life of up to 8 hours (as stated by Elephant Robotics). Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Mercury X1
| Feature | Mercury X1Elephant Robotics | EMIEW3Hitachi | OP3ROBOTIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Showcase | Showcase |
| Application | Research and education, Service tasks with a humanoid | Historical visitor guidance, Business proof-of-concept projects with robot IT integration | Motion research, Humanoid teaching |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
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View robotFrequently asked questions
Questions about Mercury X1
What is the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1?
Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 is a humanoid robot from Elephant Robotics, listed for research and education and service tasks with a humanoid. Key figures: degrees of freedom 19, speed max. 1.2 m/s, runtime per charge up to 8 hours. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1?
Key figures: degrees of freedom 19, speed max. 1.2 m/s, runtime per charge up to 8 hours. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1?
Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 is listed under Elephant Robotics, based in China. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 used for?
The applications listed for the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1 include research and education and service tasks with a humanoid.
What are alternatives to the Elephant Robotics Mercury X1?
Profiles include ROBOTIS THORMANG3, Pollen Robotics Reachy 2 and Unitree R1. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Mercury X1 fit your organisation?
Review the recorded market status, applications and alternatives for this robot. We do not sell robots ourselves, but help you compare suppliers and terms.
Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer elephantrobotics.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.