Summary
The Astribot S1 is a wheeled dual-arm robot from Shenzhen-based Astribot (Stardust Intelligence), featuring two 7-DOF arms capable of end-effector speeds exceeding 10 m/s and ±0.1 mm repeatability, with a 5 kg payload per arm. It launched commercially in China in late 2025 and is targeting international markets in 2026.
The Astribot S1 pairs a wheeled mobile base with two seven-degrees-of-freedom arms designed for exceptional dynamic performance: end-effector speeds of over 10 m/s and a positional repeatability of ±0.1 mm place it among the most precise mobile manipulation platforms commercially available. Each arm carries a 5 kg payload using parallel-jaw grippers rather than dexterous hands, a deliberate design choice that maximises speed and reliability for structured tasks such as food service, retail, and light assembly. The robot's AI is powered by the Astribot Suite and the DuoCore-WB imitation learning system, described in a peer-reviewed arXiv paper in July 2025. Third-party estimates put the price at approximately $96,000–$150,000; Astribot provides pricing on request. It is worth noting that some early promotional videos raised questions about possible post-processing of visual overlays, though the robot's underlying manipulation capabilities are supported by independently reviewed academic work. The S1 is currently available in China, with international rollout planned for 2026.