DR02 vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
DEEP Robotics vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
DR02 leads in higher payload. Overall, DR02 has an edge in 1 out of 1 compared categories.
DR02
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Astribot S1
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DR02 Astribot S1
Specifications
ContactPriceQuote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025
175 cmHeight170 cm
—Weight80 kg
—DOF23
20 kgPayload5 kg
—Runtime5h
4 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
YesLiDARYes
275 TOPSComputeLinux-based
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
◔Open a door handle?
✕Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
✕Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
✓Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
◔Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
?Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✓Work 8-hour shift?
?Hot-swap battery?
✓Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✓Work in rain (IP65+)?
✓Work below 0°C?
✓Work in dusty environment?
◔Work safely alongside humans?
Pros and cons at a glance
DR02
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Astribot S1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
How do DR02 and Astribot S1 compare on price?
DR02: Contact. Astribot S1: Quote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025.
Which has higher payload: DR02 or Astribot S1?
DR02 rates a higher payload at 20 kg vs 5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both DR02 and Astribot S1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: DR02 or Astribot S1?
DR02 has no ROS support; Astribot S1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2025