Champion Model vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of Champion Model (Booster Technology) 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
- Champion ModelChina
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- Champion Model2025
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- Champion Model0 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- Champion ModelACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Champion Model120 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Weight
- Champion Model30 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Mobility Type
- Champion Modelbipedal
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Champion Modelfull bipedal
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Champion Model—
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Champion ModelNo
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- Champion Modelflat indoor
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Champion Model4.5 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Total DOF
- Champion Model23
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- Champion Model4
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- Champion Model1
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- Champion Model—
- Walker S160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Champion ModelNo
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
VLM Capable
- Champion ModelNo
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- Champion Modelfalse
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- Champion ModelNo
- Walker S1No
Programming
- Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Battery Swap
- Champion ModelNo
- Walker S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Champion ModelPython
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- Champion ModelNo
- Walker S1Yes
Open API
- Champion ModelYes
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Champion Modelcommercial
- Walker S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- Champion Model—
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- Champion Model—
- Walker S1purchase
Warranty
- Champion Model1 yrs
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- Champion Modeltransport
- 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) | Contact for quote | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 23 | 41 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Nvidia AGX Orin | Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $75,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | transport | service, entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, 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 | Champion Model | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $75,000 |
| Payback period | — | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +233% |
Champion Model has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Champion Model and Walker S1?
Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were Champion Model and Walker S1 launched?
Champion Model launched in 2025. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How do Champion Model and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
Champion Model scores 63.5 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.
Are Champion Model 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 Champion Model 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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Champion Model 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.