H1-2 vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Unitree Robotics vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1-2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Astribot S1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, H1-2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
Astribot S1
Stardust Intelligence
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H1-2 Astribot S1
Specifications
$99,900PriceQuote-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
178 cmHeight170 cm
70 kgWeight80 kg
27DOF23
21 kgPayload5 kg
2hRuntime5h
2 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
YesLiDARYes
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeLinux-based
Pros and cons at a glance
H1-2
Pros
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Short runtime (120 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 H1-2 and Astribot S1 compare on price?
H1-2: $99,900. 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. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: H1-2 or Astribot S1?
H1-2 rates a higher payload at 21 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 H1-2 or Astribot S1 actually available to buy?
H1-2 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.
Last updated: 2025
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