L7 vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
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Quick Verdict
L7 leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, L7 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
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L7 Astribot S1
Specifications
~$60,000–$90,000PriceQuote-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
171 cmHeight170 cm
65 kgWeight80 kg
55DOF23
20 kgPayload5 kg
—Runtime5h
4 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARYes
80 TOPS (x86) + 275 TOPS (NVIDIA Orin)ComputeLinux-based
Pros and cons at a glance
L7
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
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 L7 and Astribot S1 compare on price?
L7: ~$60,000–$90,000. 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: L7 or Astribot S1?
L7 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 L7 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: L7 or Astribot S1?
L7 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.
Does L7 or Astribot S1 use LiDAR?
Astribot S1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; L7 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025
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