Stardust Intelligence (Astribot)

The Astribot S1 is a humanoid manipulation robot, and it is the product around which China's Stardust Intelligence, also known as Astribot (北京星动纪元 in Chinese) and based in Shenzhen, has built its brand. The core of the offering is whole-body imitation learning that runs at high speed, plus grasp precision down to single millimeters. It is worth noting that these traits are emphasized by independent reviews, not by the manufacturer's official specifications. The company does not state its founding year, headcount or funding, and we do not fill those gaps with guesswork. The model description emphasizes arm speed (up to 10 m/s) and smooth motion. The company's history is thin, but the S1's position is clear: it is a robot for manipulation research and demonstrations, not for a production line. For background on the Chinese market, see “Chinese Humanoid Robots”; for how robots learn by imitation, see “VLA Models: How AI Controls Humanoid Robots in 2026”.

In the catalog, Astribot is represented by Astribot S1, a humanoid weighing 80 kg with a 5 kg payload, listed as "on sale". No price is published outright: the quoted range of USD 96,000–150,000 refers to early commercial deployments, and the conversion comes to roughly PLN 476,773 (≈ EUR 109,250). The robot is available on request. Its stated uses are manipulation research and demonstrations, and the target groups are universities, laboratories and industry. What sets it apart is its very fast, precise arms. This is the premium segment, where it competes with Unitree H1, Unitree G1 and Fourier GR-1, though with far less pricing transparency. See also AgiBot A2 and UBTech Walker S2. For what the datasheet parameters mean, read “How to Read a Robot Datasheet”; for what a humanoid really costs, see “How Much Does a Humanoid Robot Cost in 2026”. You will find the category under “Humanoid robots” and research uses on the laboratory page. Keep in mind that the price range comes from secondary sources, not an official price list, so treat it as a rough guide. Because the robot is offered on request, the final price depends on configuration, support and delivery terms.

The S1 targets the premium segment alongside Unitree Robotics (the G1 and H1 models) and Fourier Intelligence (the GR-1), but with less pricing transparency: the USD 96,000–150,000 range is not an official price list. Rivals in China also include AgiBot and UBTECH Robotics, and in the West Figure AI and Apptronik. We hold no information on Astribot's funding, valuation or customers, so we name none. The brand's strength is technical reviews pointing to speed and precision; its weakness is the lack of formal data and of any deployment track record. The cost of owning robots in this class is covered in “Humanoid Robot TCO: How to Calculate Total Cost”. For a buyer, this also means asking for a written quote, a delivery schedule and service terms before ordering, since public sources are no substitute for them.

In Poland, Astribot has no commercial or distribution presence: no distributor, no Polish deployments and no local price. Any purchase would require contacting the company in Shenzhen and would mean importing the robot, with all the consequences for warranty, service and regulatory compliance. Universities and laboratories weighing a humanoid for manipulation research will find practical guidance in “How to Start Learning Robotics in Poland”. In practice this is a long road: inquiry, quote, import and commissioning without local support. That matters when planning a research project's budget, so allow extra time and money for setup and any repairs.

The Astribot S1 is a technologically interesting humanoid for manipulation research that demands a budget in the hundreds of thousands of zloty and direct contact with the manufacturer. With no official price list and no Polish support, it is not a purchase for a typical company. Unitree Robotics offers a more transparent proposition. For laboratories with a budget and a team of programmers it is an interesting option to look into; for everyone else, it is one to watch. Before ordering, compare it with models that have published prices, which are easier to fit into a grant or project budget.