HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED (Humanoid) 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
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDUnited Kingdom
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2025
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED0 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED220 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Weight
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED136.1 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Mobility Type
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled humanoid
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2 m/s
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDindustrial
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED15 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Total DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED29
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDNVIDIA processing
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
VLM Capable
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1No
Programming
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED4 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Battery Swap
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1Yes
Open API
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDcommercial
- Walker S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S1purchase
Warranty
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwarehouse, logistics, retail, industrial
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | 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 Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 220 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 136.1 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | industrial | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 41 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA processing | 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) | — | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | 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) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse, logistics, retail, industrial | 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 | HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $75,000 |
| Payback period | — | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +233% |
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Walker S1?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED is made by Humanoid, based in GB. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Walker S1 launched?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched in 2025. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How do HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED scores 62.8 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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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HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.