Sanbot Nano vs Sanbot S1
Side-by-side comparison of Sanbot Nano (Sanbot Innovation Technology) and Sanbot S1 (Cloraint Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Sanbot Nano2017
- Sanbot S1—
Verified Deployments
- Sanbot Nano0 Deployments
- Sanbot S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Sanbot Nano$3,000
- Sanbot S1$11,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Sanbot Nano4 hrs
- Sanbot S118 hrs
Availability Status
- Sanbot NanoACTIVE
- Sanbot S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Sanbot Nano90.2 mm
- Sanbot S1848.32 mm
Weight
- Sanbot Nano19 kg
- Sanbot S1100 kg
Mobility Type
- Sanbot Nanowheeled
- Sanbot S1static
Humanoid Subtype
- Sanbot Nanowheeled humanoid
- Sanbot S1service humanoid
Walking Speed
- Sanbot Nano0.8 m/s
- Sanbot S15 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Sanbot Nanonone
- Sanbot S1No
Terrain
- Sanbot Nanoflat_indoor
- Sanbot S1home
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Sanbot Nano75 kg
- Sanbot S175 kg
Total DOF
- Sanbot Nano8
- Sanbot S127
Arm DOF
- Sanbot Nano10
- Sanbot S110
Hand DOF
- Sanbot Nano10
- Sanbot S11x2(L/R) DOF
Bimanual Coordination
- Sanbot Nano—
- Sanbot S1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
- Sanbot S1—
Compute Platform
- Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
- Sanbot S1—
VLM Capable
- Sanbot Nanonone
- Sanbot S1No
Foundation Models
- Sanbot Nano—
- Sanbot S1false
Imitation Learning
- Sanbot Nano—
- Sanbot S1No
Teleoperation
- Sanbot Nanojoystick
- Sanbot S1—
Programming
- Sanbot Nanocode_python, teleoperation
- Sanbot S1Amazon Alexa
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Sanbot Nano10 hrs
- Sanbot S118 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Sanbot Nano0.3 kWh
- Sanbot S1—
Battery Swap
- Sanbot Nano—
- Sanbot S1No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Sanbot Nanovision human
- Sanbot S1—
Software
SDK Languages
- Sanbot NanoPython
- Sanbot S1none
ROS Support
- Sanbot Nanoros1 community
- Sanbot S1No
Open API
- Sanbot Nano—
- Sanbot S1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Sanbot Nanoproduction pilot
- Sanbot S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Sanbot Nano$3,000
- Sanbot S1$11,000
Price Tier
- Sanbot Nano10-20K
- Sanbot S1—
Pricing Model
- Sanbot Nanocapex
- Sanbot S1—
Applications
- Sanbot Nanohome, education, healthcare, public_service
- Sanbot S1healthcare, education, hospitality, public_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,000 | $11,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 90.2 mm | 848.32 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 19 kg | 100 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | home |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 8 | 27 |
| Arm DOF | 10 | 10 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | 1x2(L/R) DOF |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 | — |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | Amazon Alexa |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | none |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros1 community | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,000 | $11,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Applications (values differ) | home, education, healthcare, public_service | healthcare, education, hospitality, public_service |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Sanbot Nano and Sanbot S1?
Sanbot Nano is made by Sanbot Innovation Technology. Sanbot S1 is made by Cloraint Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
How much does Sanbot Nano cost compared to Sanbot S1?
Sanbot Nano is listed at $3,000. Sanbot S1 is listed at $11,000.
How do Sanbot Nano and Sanbot S1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Sanbot Nano scores 56/100. Sanbot S1 scores 46/100. 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 Sanbot Nano and Sanbot S1?
Sanbot Nano carries up to 75 kg. Sanbot S1 carries up to 75 kg.
Are Sanbot Nano 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 Sanbot Nano 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
Sanbot Nano 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.