Foxconn Humanoid vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) 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
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Weight
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Mobility Type
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Total DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid28
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid7
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid5
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Walker S160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
VLM Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Walker S1No
Programming
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Battery Swap
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Walker S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Walker S1Yes
Simulation Platforms
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Walker S1—
Open API
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
- Walker S1—
Deployment Maturity
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
- Walker S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
- Walker S1purchase
Warranty
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
- Walker S12 yrs
Production Pilots
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
- Walker S1—
Applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 41 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | Python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Foxconn Houston | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, teleoperation | 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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 | Foxconn Humanoid | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $75,000 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +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 Foxconn Humanoid and Walker S1?
Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were Foxconn Humanoid and Walker S1 launched?
Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How much does Foxconn Humanoid cost compared to Walker S1?
Foxconn Humanoid is listed at $150,000. Walker S1 is listed at $75,000.
How do Foxconn Humanoid and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0 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 Foxconn Humanoid and Walker S1?
Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid 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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Foxconn Humanoid 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.