ROBOTERA STAR1 vs Sanbot S1
Side-by-side comparison of ROBOTERA STAR1 (Robotera) and Sanbot S1 (Sanbot Innovation Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ROBOTERA STAR1China
- Sanbot S1China
Year First Available
- ROBOTERA STAR12024
- Sanbot S1—
Verified Deployments
- ROBOTERA STAR10 Deployments
- Sanbot S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
- Sanbot S1$11,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
- Sanbot S118 hrs
Availability Status
- ROBOTERA STAR1ACTIVE
- Sanbot S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- ROBOTERA STAR163 kg
- Sanbot S1100 kg
Height
- ROBOTERA STAR1171 mm
- Sanbot S1848.32 mm
Mobility Type
- ROBOTERA STAR1bipedal
- Sanbot S1static
Humanoid Subtype
- ROBOTERA STAR1full bipedal
- Sanbot S1service humanoid
Walking Speed
- ROBOTERA STAR13.6 m/s
- Sanbot S15 m/s
Running Capable
- ROBOTERA STAR1run capable
- Sanbot S1—
Stair Climbing
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Terrain
- ROBOTERA STAR1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Sanbot S1home
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- ROBOTERA STAR125 kg
- Sanbot S175 kg
Payload (Peak)
- ROBOTERA STAR120 kg
- Sanbot S1—
Total DOF
- ROBOTERA STAR155
- Sanbot S127
Arm DOF
- ROBOTERA STAR17
- Sanbot S110
Hand DOF
- ROBOTERA STAR112
- Sanbot S11x2(L/R) DOF
Bimanual Coordination
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- ROBOTERA STAR1275 TOPS
- Sanbot S1—
VLM Capable
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Foundation Models
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
- Sanbot S1false
Imitation Learning
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Programming
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
- Sanbot S1Amazon Alexa
Battery & Power
Runtime
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
- Sanbot S118 hrs
Battery Swap
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Software
SDK Languages
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
- Sanbot S1none
ROS Support
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Open API
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
- Sanbot S1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- ROBOTERA STAR1prototype
- Sanbot S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
- Sanbot S1$11,000 USD
Pricing Model
- ROBOTERA STAR1purchase
- Sanbot S1—
Applications
- ROBOTERA STAR1research, industrial, commercial_service
- Sanbot S1healthcare, education, hospitality, public_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $120,000 USD | $11,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 63 kg | 100 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 171 mm | 848.32 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.6 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | home |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 75 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 55 | 27 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 10 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 1x2(L/R) DOF |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | ERA-42 AI model | Amazon Alexa |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | ERA-42 AI model | none |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $120,000 USD | $11,000 USD |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, industrial, commercial_service | healthcare, education, hospitality, public_service |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, 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, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes ROBOTERA STAR1 and Sanbot S1?
ROBOTERA STAR1 is made by Robotera, based in CN. Sanbot S1 is made by Sanbot Innovation Technology, based in CN.
How much does ROBOTERA STAR1 cost compared to Sanbot S1?
ROBOTERA STAR1 is listed at $120,000. Sanbot S1 is listed at $11,000.
How do ROBOTERA STAR1 and Sanbot S1 compare on the Robo Index?
ROBOTERA STAR1 scores 87/100. Sanbot S1 scores 83/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between ROBOTERA STAR1 and Sanbot S1?
ROBOTERA STAR1 carries up to 20 kg. Sanbot S1 carries up to 75 kg.
Are ROBOTERA STAR1 and Sanbot 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 ROBOTERA STAR1 and Sanbot 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
ROBOTERA STAR1 vs Sanbot 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 Index is calculated.