Lightweight Horizontal Robot vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of Lightweight Horizontal Robot (BORUNTE) 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
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotChina
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot0 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot55 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Height
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1130 mm
Mobility Type
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotstatic
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotother
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotflat indoor
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- Walker S1—
Total DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot6
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot4
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot94 cm
- Walker S160 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot±0.05 mm
- Walker S1—
Bimanual Coordination
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
Compute Platform
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- Walker S1—
VLM Capable
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- Walker S1No
Programming
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S12 hrs
Battery Swap
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1Yes
Open API
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotcommercial
- Walker S1commercial
IP Rating
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotIP40
- Walker S1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S1purchase
Warranty
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotpackaging printing, small logo printing
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 55 kg | 76 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 130 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | other | 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) | 8 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 41 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 94 cm | 60 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | ARM processor | Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ARM processor | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | — |
| 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) | packaging printing, small logo printing | service, entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Grip Strength, Tool Use, 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, 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 | Lightweight Horizontal Robot | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $75,000 |
| Payback period | — | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +233% |
Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Walker S1?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot is made by BORUNTE, based in CN. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot scores 60.3 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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot and Walker S1?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot carries up to 5 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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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About this comparison
Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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.