RAISE A1 vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Zhiyuan Robotics vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
RAISE A1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, lower price. Overall, RAISE A1 has an edge in 3 out of 3 compared categories.
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
Astribot S1
Stardust Intelligence
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RAISE A1 Astribot S1
Specifications
$27,500Price$250,000
175 cmHeight170 cm
53 kgWeight80 kg
49DOF36
80 kgPayload10 kg
—Runtime5h
1.94 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
YesLiDARYes
200 TOPSComputeLinux-based
Pros and cons at a glance
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (80 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Astribot S1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 36 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $250,000 — enterprise budgets only
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: RAISE A1 or Astribot S1?
RAISE A1 is cheaper at $27,500 vs $250,000 for Astribot S1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: RAISE A1 or Astribot S1?
RAISE A1 rates a higher payload at 80 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both RAISE A1 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.
Last updated: 2025
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