STAR1

Overview

The RobotEra STAR1 is the flagship bipedal humanoid from RobotEra, standing 171 cm with a 20 kg carrying capacity, currently in pre-order for industrial and logistics applications. The STAR1 serves as the premium variant in RobotEra's humanoid line, with the ROBOTERA L7 as a parallel industrial platform. RobotEra is a Chinese developer positioning its humanoids for factory floor deployment.

Key Specifications

The STAR1 stands 171 cm and supports a 20 kg payload. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. RobotEra has emphasised the platform's bipedal locomotion capability for navigating factory environments designed for human workers, including steps, ramps, and varied surface conditions. Full joint count and battery runtime have not been confirmed in public pre-order materials.

Use Cases

Manufacturing assembly, parts transfer, and warehousing tasks are the primary targets. As the flagship platform, the STAR1 is expected to receive priority in RobotEra's AI and software development investment compared to the L7. Buyers seeking the most capable platform from this manufacturer should favour the STAR1 over the L7 when deployment timelines are similar.

Buying Used

No used STAR1 units exist at this stage. Pre-order commitments should be made with a clear understanding of RobotEra's financial standing and production roadmap. Chinese humanoid developers have varying levels of transparency about production timelines and capitalisation, and due diligence on manufacturer viability is appropriate before significant pre-order deposits.

Alternatives to Consider

The RobotEra L7 is the manufacturer's own lower-tier industrial variant. External competitors at a similar stage include Agibot Raise A1 and the UBTECH Walker S series. For buyers who need industrial humanoid capability with confirmed availability, the Agility Robotics Digit and UBTECH Walker S2 are further along in their commercial programmes. UK industrial buyers evaluating the STAR1 should request a clear production and delivery schedule from RobotEra, along with documentation of any existing industrial pilot results, before placing pre-order deposits on a platform without confirmed commercial shipment history.