Walker S1 vs X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus
Side-by-side comparison of Walker S1 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Walker S1China
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusChina
Year First Available
- Walker S12024
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Verified Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Walker S12 hrs
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Availability Status
- Walker S1ACTIVE
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Walker S1130 mm
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus1630 mm
Weight
- Walker S176 kg
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Mobility Type
- Walker S1bipedal
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Walker S1full bipedal
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Walker S10.8 m/s
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus1.7 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Walker S1Yes
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Terrain
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Walker S110 kg
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Total DOF
- Walker S141
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus54
Arm DOF
- Walker S17
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Hand DOF
- Walker S16
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Arm Reach
- Walker S160 cm
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Bimanual Coordination
- Walker S1Yes
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
VLM Capable
- Walker S1No
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Foundation Models
- Walker S1false
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Imitation Learning
- Walker S1No
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Programming
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Pluscode_ros, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Walker S12 hrs
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Battery Swap
- Walker S1No
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Software
SDK Languages
- Walker S1Python
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Pluscode_ros, code_python
ROS Support
- Walker S1Yes
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusYes
Open API
- Walker S1Yes
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Walker S1commercial
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Pluscommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusContact for quote
Price Tier
- Walker S140-80K
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Pricing Model
- Walker S1purchase
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Warranty
- Walker S12 yrs
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Applications
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusresearch, hazardous_env
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $75,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 1630 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 76 kg | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 54 |
| 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) | 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 | code_ros, code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_ros, code_python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $75,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | service, entertainment, education | research, hazardous_env |
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 | Walker S1 | X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $75,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 18.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $175,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +233% | — |
X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Walker S1 and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus?
Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN. X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
How do Walker S1 and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus compare on the Robo Score?
Walker S1 scores 69.6 on the Robo Score. X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus scores 56.5. 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 Walker S1 and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus 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 Walker S1 and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus?
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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Walker S1 vs X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus 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.