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RobotEra STAR1

RobotEra STAR1 is a 1.71 m, 65 kg bipedal humanoid from RobotEra, with 55 DOF and 400 Nm joint torque.

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RobotEra STAR1, full body
Studio render based on public photos
Height
171cm5′7″Source
Weight
65kg143 lbSource
Payload
160kg353 lbSource
Runtime
0.6h34 minSource
Degrees of freedom
55DoFSource
Top speed
3.6m/s12.9 km/hSource
3 real photos

RobotEra STAR1 photos

credited to the maker or photographer

RobotEra STAR1 videos

official and independent footage
ROBOTERA STAR1 has become the first #humanoidrobot to skillfully use chopsticks!Official · ROBOTERA · 1y ago · YouTube
Robot Era STAR1 debuts to support 2024 Xi'an MarathonOfficial · ROBOTERA · 1y ago · YouTube
The World's New Fastest Humanoid Bipedal Robot | Chinese Robot Era's Star1 AI Robot's New RecordIndependent · Kalil 4.0 · 1y ago · YouTube
Chinese robotics startup Robot Era unveils STAR1, the ‘fastest’ humanoid in the worldIndependent · B.C. Begley · 1y ago · YouTube

How big is RobotEra STAR1?

RobotEra STAR1 stands 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) and weighs 65 kg (143 lb), 4 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.

175 cm
Adult
171 cm
RobotEra STAR1
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RobotEra STAR1 specs

official and sourced figures
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)source
Weight65 kg (143 lb)source
Payload160 kg (353 lb)source
Runtime34 minsource
Degrees of freedom55 DoFsource
Hand DoF24 DoFsource
Top speed3.58 m/s (12.9 km/h)source
HandsDirectory describes RobotEra's XHAND1 as a fully direct-driven five-finger hand with 12 active DOF each. Source says L7 headline figures match STAR1, but does not explicitly confirm STAR1 hand model. Treat as likely but not confirmed.
SensorsCameras and depth sensors (generic directory description, not a specific STAR1 sensor list)
ComputeTechEBlog reports AI computing at up to 275 TOPS. No other compute details for STAR1.

Price and availability

from evidence pack
No public price
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What the RobotEra STAR1 can do

evidence by capability dimension
Manipulation
Tier 2 · demo

Video title claims STAR1 is the first humanoid to skillfully use chopsticks. Directory suggests STAR1 headline figures include 55 DOF and two XHAND1 hands with 12 active DOF each (via L7 match).

Autonomy
Tier 0

No evidence of autonomous task execution for STAR1 in reviewed sources. Founder interview discusses VLA models and teleoperation data collection generally, but no STAR1 autonomous task demo or benchmark found.

Mobility
Tier 2 · demo

TechEBlog reports STAR1 ran at 8 mph for 34 minutes in the Gobi Desert. Video titles confirm participation in 2024 Xi'an Marathon. Directory L7 speed 14.4 km/h is not credited to STAR1 because it was not explicitly matched.

Perception
Tier 1 · spec

Directory product pages claim advanced AI with object recognition and scene understanding, but no observed STAR1 perception performance or specific sensor data.

Human interaction
Tier 0

No evidence of direct human interaction capabilities beyond participation in a marathon event (video title) and generic healthcare application claims on directory pages.

Reliability
Tier 1 · spec

A single media-reported run of 34 minutes at 8 mph is the only endurance data. No rated runtime, failure rate, or long-term reliability evidence.

Human-environment fit
Tier 1 · spec

Human-sized at 171 cm, 65 kg; ran outdoors in the Gobi Desert wearing sneakers (media report). No safety certification or human-proximity safety evidence.

What is proven

source-backed highlights
  • TechEBlog report of 8 mph for 34 minutes in Gobi Desert.
  • Official video title showing STAR1 joined Xi'an Marathon.
  • Founder confirmed STAR1 is a commercial product.

Caveats

read before you trust a demo
  • No source discloses whether Gobi run, marathon support, or chopstick demo are teleoperated or autonomous
  • No independent verification or video transcript for demos.
  • No specific customer deployment or delivery count for STAR1.
  • No public price, battery, payload, or autonomy evidence.

About the RobotEra STAR1

summary from sourced evidence

RobotEra STAR1 is a 1.71 m, 65 kg bipedal humanoid from RobotEra, with 55 DOF and 400 Nm joint torque. The strongest evidence is a media report of a Gobi Desert run at 8 mph for 34 minutes and a video title claiming chopstick use. Founder confirms STAR1 is a commercial product, but no specific customer deployment or price. It is superseded by the L7

Evidence log

tiered public claims
T1
TechEBlog reports STAR1 stands 5.6 feet tall, weighs 143 pounds, has 400-Nm motors and AI computing up to 275 TOPS, and ran at 8 mph for 34 minutes in the Gobi Desert.
reputable media · 2024-10-15 · source
T1
Robot Era founder says the company offers three commercial products including STAR1, and as of June 2025 has delivered over 200 units, with clients including Haier Smart Home, Lenovo, and BZS Technology Development.
reputable media · 2025-07-18 · source
T1
SkyTeamLabs directory lists L7's previous model as RobotEra Star1 and states that headline figures 171 cm, 65 kg, 55 DOF, 400 Nm, 25 rad/s match the 2024 STAR1.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Asia Satellite and EuropaSatellite product pages list RobotEra STAR1 as out of stock / not on stock with no public price.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T2
RobotEra video title and Humanoid Robotics Technology page say STAR1 debuted to support the 2024 Xi'an Marathon and joined runners.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T0
No public payload, battery capacity, runtime rating, sensor list, or price for STAR1 were found in the reviewed sources.
missing evidence · 2026-10-29

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RobotEra STAR1 FAQ

answers from sourced data

How much does the RobotEra STAR1 cost?

RobotEra has not published a price for the RobotEra STAR1. Pricing is quoted through sales.

Can you buy the RobotEra STAR1?

Only as a business customer. RobotEra sells the RobotEra STAR1 through direct sales contact.

How tall is the RobotEra STAR1?

The RobotEra STAR1 is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall according to RobotEra's published specs.

How much does the RobotEra STAR1 weigh?

It weighs 65 kg (143 lb) according to official specs.

How long does the RobotEra STAR1 battery last?

RobotEra lists a runtime of about 34 min per charge. This is a company figure, not an independent test.

Who makes the RobotEra STAR1?

The RobotEra STAR1 is made by RobotEra, based in China.

Sources

9 references
  1. Robot Era's STAR1 Humanoid Robot Puts on Sneakers, Goes Running in Gobi Desert · TechEBlog
  2. More than a hardware play: Robot Era's founder sets the record straight on the company's true ambitions · KrASIA
  3. RobotEra Star1 Humanoid Robot · Asia Satellite Co
  4. RobotEra Star1 Humanoid Robot · EuropaSatellite.com
  5. Humanoid Robotics Videos | Humanoid Robotics Technology · Humanoid Robotics Technology
  6. RobotEra L7 price and specs — BotRegistry · skyteamlabs.com
  7. ROBOTERA STAR1 has become the first #humanoidrobot to skillfully use chopsticks! · YouTube ROBOTERA
  8. Robot Era STAR1 debuts to support 2024 Xi'an Marathon · YouTube ROBOTERA
  9. Star Motion Technology launches its first product-grade humanoid robot, STAR 1-EEWORLD · en.eeworld.com.cn