Side-by-side comparison of EngineAI SA01 EDU (EngineAI Robotics) and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country
Year First Available
Verified Deployments
Price Range (USD)
Battery / Shift Runtime
Availability Status
Payload Capacity
Max Speed
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $10,000 | $3,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 15 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
Frequently asked
EngineAI SA01 EDU is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
EngineAI SA01 EDU launched in 2025. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S launched in 2017.
EngineAI SA01 EDU is listed at $10,000. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S is listed at $3,999.
EngineAI SA01 EDU scores 42/100. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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EngineAI SA01 EDU vs UBTECH优必选alpha 1S compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.