Astribot S1 vs Superman
Compare Astribot S1 (Astribot) and Superman (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Astribot S1 | Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Astribot | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 28 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 55 | 45 |
| Battery life (h) | 3 | 1.5 |
| Payload | 10 kg per arm | |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s (body) | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | High-Speed Linear Actuators | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | Depth Camera + IMU + Tactile | |
| Function | Home assistance | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
Astribot S1 leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Astribot S1 leads on degrees of freedom (28 vs 20) and battery life (3 h vs 1.5 h).
Superman leads on price (55000 vs ~$99,000) and max speed (12.66 m/s vs 1.5 m/s (body)).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload.
Astribot S1
Dual-arm mobile manipulator with exceptionally fast arm motions (up to 10 m/s). Designed for home service and logistics with impressive dexterity.
Superman
Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.