GR-1 vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Fourier Intelligence vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Astribot S1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, GR-1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
Astribot S1
Stardust Intelligence
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GR-1 Astribot S1
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)PriceQuote-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
165 cmHeight170 cm
55 kgWeight80 kg
40DOF23
50 kgPayload5 kg
1hRuntime5h
1.39 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARYes
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeLinux-based
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-1
/100
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Astribot S1
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
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 GR-1 and Astribot S1 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025). 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: GR-1 or Astribot S1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is GR-1 or Astribot S1 actually available to buy?
GR-1 has been discontinued. Astribot S1 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: GR-1 or Astribot S1?
GR-1 has ROS 1 only; Astribot S1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does GR-1 or Astribot S1 use LiDAR?
Astribot S1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025