AGIBOT X1 vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Walker S1 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X1China
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- AGIBOT X1—
- Walker S160 cm
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- Walker S1—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- Walker S1—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X1—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- Walker S1No
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- Walker S1—
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- Walker S1—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- Walker S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- Walker S1Yes
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- Walker S1—
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- Walker S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- Walker S1purchase
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 76 kg |
| Height | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 41 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 30 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller | Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 40-80K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | service, entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT X1 | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $75,000 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | +233% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT X1 and Walker S1?
AGIBOT X1 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were AGIBOT X1 and Walker S1 launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How much does AGIBOT X1 cost compared to Walker S1?
AGIBOT X1 is listed at $30,000. Walker S1 is listed at $75,000.
How do AGIBOT X1 and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
AGIBOT X1 scores 58.0 on the Robo Score. Walker S1 scores 69.6. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AGIBOT X1 and Walker S1?
AGIBOT X1 carries up to 15 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are AGIBOT X1 and Walker S1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT X1 and Walker S1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
AGIBOT X1 vs Walker S1 compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.