GP88 vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and Walker S1 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- GP88—
- Walker S12012
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GP88—
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes GP88 and Walker S1?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do GP88 and Walker S1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. Walker S1 scores 64/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between GP88 and Walker S1?
GP88 carries up to 88 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are GP88 and Walker S1 comparable?
GP88 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Walker S1 as Humanoid. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm And Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between GP88 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: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
GP88 vs Walker S1 compares two robots in the industrial-arm and humanoid categories. 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.