RoboMaster S1 vs ZKBOT-301Ed
Side-by-side comparison of RoboMaster S1 (DJI) and ZKBOT-301Ed (Foshan Zekeep Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboMaster S1China
- ZKBOT-301EdChina
Year First Available
- RoboMaster S12019
- ZKBOT-301Ed—
Verified Deployments
- RoboMaster S10 Deployments
- ZKBOT-301Ed0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RoboMaster S1$499
- ZKBOT-301Ed$2,100
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RoboMaster S10.6 hrs
- ZKBOT-301Ed—
Availability Status
- RoboMaster S1ACTIVE
- ZKBOT-301EdACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- RoboMaster S1—
- ZKBOT-301Ed400 mm
Payload Capacity
- RoboMaster S11 kg
- ZKBOT-301Ed0.5 kg
Max Speed
- RoboMaster S13.5 m/s
- ZKBOT-301Ed—
Autonomy Level
- RoboMaster S1semi-autonomous
- ZKBOT-301Ed—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $499 | $2,100 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 400 mm |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3.5 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes RoboMaster S1 and ZKBOT-301Ed?
RoboMaster S1 is made by DJI, based in CN. ZKBOT-301Ed is made by Foshan Zekeep Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How much does RoboMaster S1 cost compared to ZKBOT-301Ed?
RoboMaster S1 is listed at $499. ZKBOT-301Ed is listed at $2,100.
How do RoboMaster S1 and ZKBOT-301Ed compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RoboMaster S1 scores 69/100. ZKBOT-301Ed scores 35/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RoboMaster S1 and ZKBOT-301Ed in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between RoboMaster S1 and ZKBOT-301Ed?
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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About this comparison
RoboMaster S1 vs ZKBOT-301Ed 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.