T1

Compact wheeled humanoid built for fine manipulation at a fraction of the S1's cost

AstribotAvailableAnnounced 2026

Price starting from

$13,000

T1 humanoid robot

Technical Details

Specifications

Height1.55 m / 5' 1''
Weight66 kg / 145.5 lb
Degrees of Freedom23
Locomotionwheeled
Payload5 kg
Battery Type—
SpeedUndisclosed
Rated Runtime—

Sensors

Cameras—
Depth SensingNot disclosed
LidarNot disclosed
IMUNot disclosed
MicrophonesNot disclosed
Tactile SensingSupports both robotic grippers and five-fingered end effectors for delicate manipulation

Software

Control Modeautonomous, teleoperation
Middleware—
SDKProprietary
SDK DetailsAstribot Suite (shared with S1); ships with developer APIs and compute backpack support
Connectivity—

Deployment

Units Shipped: Not publicly disclosed

As of Aug 2026

Company Claim

Astribot positions T1 as a practical platform for testing, development, and commercialization of next-generation humanoid robots, designed to fit into homes, commercial spaces, research labs, and industrial sites from the same hardware

— Astribot (via Xinhua and Interesting Engineering, both May 28, 2026)

What's Actually Confirmed

No named customer, pilot site, or unit-count deployment claim was found beyond the order-opening announcement itself

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the T1 and who makes it?

T1 is a compact wheeled humanoid built for fine manipulation at a fraction of the S1's cost. It is manufactured by Astribot and was announced in 2026.

How tall is the T1?

T1 is 1.55 m / 5' 1'' tall.

How much does the T1 weigh?

T1 weighs 66 kg / 145.5 lb.

How much can the T1 carry?

T1 can carry a payload of 5 kg.

How much does the T1 cost? Is the T1 available to buy?

T1 starts from $13,000. Reported range ~$13,000–$14,000; figures vary slightly by outlet. Orders officially open since May 28, 2026.

What are the main strengths of the T1?

  • Substantially lower price point than S1 (~$13,000–$14,000 vs. an unconfirmed ~$100,000), broadening potential adoption
  • Shares S1's proven cable-driven architecture and imitation-learning training approach
  • Modular end-effector support (grippers or five-fingered hands) for varied task types
  • Confirmed, consistent specs across two independent sources (Xinhua, Interesting Engineering)
  • Explicitly designed as a cross-environment platform (home/commercial/lab/industrial) rather than single-purpose

What are the limitations of the T1?

  • No named commercial or pilot customer beyond the launch announcement
  • Battery runtime, compute specs, and full sensor suite not disclosed in available sources
  • Wheeled base limits deployment to flat indoor environments
  • Very new product (launched within the last three months of this record) — real-world reliability unproven

Last updated: Aug 2026