Booster T1
Open-source developer humanoid and back-to-back RoboCup AdultSize soccer champion
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Technical Details
Specifications
| Height | 1.18 m / 3' 11'' |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30 kg / 66.1 lb |
| Degrees of Freedom | 23 |
| Locomotion | biped |
| Payload | Undisclosed |
| Battery Type | 10.5Ah (chemistry undisclosed) |
| Speed | Undisclosed |
| Rated Runtime | 2 h |
Sensors
| Cameras | Depth camera |
|---|---|
| Depth Sensing | Yes |
| Lidar | No |
| IMU | Yes |
| Microphones | Yes |
| Tactile Sensing | Optional dexterous-hand configuration (41 DoF build) adds manipulation capability; Booster Robotics has not published tactile-sensor specifics for this configuration. |
Software
| Control Mode | autonomous, teleoperation, hybrid |
|---|---|
| Middleware | ROS 2 |
| SDK | Open |
| SDK Details | Full open-source SDK with high-level motion commands and low-level joint/sensor access. ROS2 compatible. Simulation support for Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, and Webots. Mobile app for network configuration and remote control via Bluetooth. According to Booster Robotics. |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB, Ethernet |
Deployment
Units Shipped: Not publicly disclosed
As of Aug 2026
Company Claim
Booster Robotics states T1 is the preferred choice of 50+ top global robotics teams and research institutes
What's Actually Confirmed
Four named research/customer cases are listed directly on Booster's own T1 product page (Purdue University, Frodobots, Carnegie Mellon University, UC Berkeley — see deployments below), plus the RoboCup championship record. The broader '50+ institutes' figure itself is not independently itemized beyond these named cases and the RoboCup team roster.
RoboCup Federation — AdultSize Soccer, Large Division
Salvador, Brazil
| Task | 3v3 humanoid soccer competition |
|---|---|
| Stage | Concluded |
| Start Date | Jul 2025 |
| End Date | Jul 2025 |
RoboCup Federation — AdultSize Soccer, Large Division
Not specified in available primary source
| Task | 3v3 humanoid soccer competition — Large Division |
|---|---|
| Stage | Concluded |
| Start Date | Jul 2026 |
| End Date | Jul 2026 |
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
| Task | Robot table tennis research |
|---|---|
| Stage | Training |
| Start Date | Jan 2025 |
| End Date | — |
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
| Task | FALCON reinforcement-learning framework development |
|---|---|
| Stage | Training |
| Start Date | Jan 2025 |
| End Date | — |
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, California, USA
| Task | FastTD3 reinforcement-learning algorithm development |
|---|---|
| Stage | Training |
| Start Date | Jan 2025 |
| End Date | — |
Frodobots
Not specified in available primary source
| Task | Robot fighting game development |
|---|---|
| Stage | Training |
| Start Date | Jan 2025 |
| End Date | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Booster T1 and who makes it?
Booster T1 is an open-source developer humanoid and back-to-back RoboCup AdultSize soccer champion. It is manufactured by Booster Robotics and was announced in 2024.
How tall is the Booster T1?
Booster T1 is 1.18 m / 3' 11'' tall.
How much does the Booster T1 weigh?
Booster T1 weighs 30 kg / 66.1 lb.
How much does the Booster T1 cost? Is the Booster T1 available to buy?
Booster Robotics has not published a price for the Booster T1 — it is quoted on enquiry. No official price is published on Booster Robotics' own site — the Store page routes buyers to direct contact rather than listed pricing. Third-party resellers quote roughly $16,000–$50,000+ depending on configuration; these are reseller prices, not manufacturer-confirmed figures. Available via Booster Robotics' official store and authorized resellers in Basic, Standard, and Customized (gripper / dexterous-hand) configurations.
What are the main strengths of the Booster T1?
- Only bipedal humanoid platform with a verified back-to-back RoboCup AdultSize soccer championship record, in 2025 and 2026
- Fully open SDK with ROS2 support and multi-engine simulation compatibility (Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Webots), genuinely developer-open rather than a closed research demo
- Lightweight (~30 kg) and compact (118 cm), practical for lab and classroom settings compared to full-size industrial humanoids
- Named, citable research use at four institutions (Purdue, CMU, UC Berkeley, Frodobots) directly on the manufacturer's own site, plus broad institutional adoption (50+ research institutes per Booster Robotics)
What are the limitations of the Booster T1?
- Short rated runtime — approximately 2 hours of continuous walking per charge, per Booster Robotics' own specification sheet
- No official purchase price published by the manufacturer; third-party reseller prices vary too widely ($16,000–$50,000+) to be a reliable cost signal
- Payload capacity not disclosed by Booster Robotics, limiting its use for manipulation-heavy research without further specification from the company
- Base Standard configuration (23 DoF) has no end-effectors; grippers and dexterous hands require a separate, higher-DoF configuration
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