S1

The Apex of High-Speed Manipulation. Astribot S1 is a high-performance humanoid designed to exceed human operational speed and precision. Built for "adult-level" dexterity and powered by advanced imitation learning.

Key industrial use cases

High-Speed Tasks, Laboratories, Precision Assembly and Complex Service Environments

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Robot overview

The Astribot S1 stands 173 cm (5’8”) tall and is engineered to mirror the operational parameters of an adult male - but with a "superhuman" twist. While it features an anthropomorphic upper body with 7-DoF arms, it often utilises a wheeled or specialised mobile base rather than traditional bipedal legs to maximize stability and speed in industrial environments.

Managed through the Astribot UI, the S1 is a "software-hardware integrated" system. It is designed to learn by observing humans (via VR teleoperation and imitation learning), allowing enterprises to "record" a complex manual task once and have the robot replicate it with robotic consistency. As of 2026, it is being deployed primarily in sectors requiring high-speed sorting, delicate laboratory work, and advanced domestic/professional service.

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Key

Technical Breakthroughs

Superhuman Velocity: The S1 features a maximum effector velocity of 10 m/s and a terminal acceleration of 100 m/s². This makes it one of the few humanoids capable of tasks that require "fast-twitch" response, such as catching falling objects or clearing high-speed conveyor jams.
Extreme Precision (0.03mm): Unlike many industrial humanoids that have a repeatability of 1–5 mm, the S1 boasts a positioning repeatability of ±0.03 mm. This level of accuracy is typically reserved for stationary industrial arms, enabling the S1 to perform tasks like micro-assembly and calligraphy.
VR Teleoperation for Data Collection: To solve the "data bottleneck" in AI, Astribot provides a zero-latency VR teleoperation suite. This allows human experts to train the S1 in real-time for complex, unscripted tasks, which are then processed into the robot’s autonomous skill library.
DFAI Architecture: The "Design for AI" system ensures that the hardware’s limits never throttle the AI’s intelligence. The 7-DoF arms are capable of a 10 kg (22 lbs) payload per arm while maintaining the fluid, smooth movements required for safe human-robot collaboration.

Deployment

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Mass Commercialization (2025–2026): Following a year of intense testing, the S1 entered full commercial availability in late 2025. By 2026, it is being shipped globally to research labs, data collection centers, and high-precision manufacturing sites.
Hybrid Power Model: Recognizing the limits of mobile batteries, the S1 supports both autonomous battery operation (4–6 hours) and a plug-in power mode for 24/7 stationary workstation tasks.
Open Toolchain for Enterprises: Astribot provides a comprehensive API and expert development guidelines, supporting major simulation platforms like NVIDIA Isaac and Mujoco. This allows enterprise innovation units to verify models digitally before physical deployment.
Industry Focus: While demonstrated doing "household chores," the 2026 enterprise push is centered on Healthcare (precise lab handling) and Logistics/Retail (item sorting and high-speed kitting), where its speed offers a clear ROI over slower bipedal alternatives.

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