STAR1 is the flagship full-size humanoid robot from RobotEra (Beijing ROBOTERA Technology), a Chinese company founded in August 2023 with support from Tsinghua University. STAR1 is a high-performance general-purpose humanoid built for exceptional mobility and dexterity — it set a record as one of the fastest bipedal robots in the world, reaching roughly 3.6 m/s (about 13 km/h) during an outdoor run in the Gobi Desert. It is paired with RobotEra's in-house AI model, ERA-42.
Price Range
STAR1 is RobotEra's product-level flagship, sold into commercial and research deployments. RobotEra has reportedly shipped 200+ robots to clients including Haier and Lenovo. A robotics aggregator lists an estimate around $120,000; treat it as indicative only — RobotEra sells via direct/quote-based channels.
| Basis | Figure |
|---|---|
| Aggregator estimate | ~$120,000 (indicative only) |
| Confirmed list price | Not published; quote-based |
| Traction | 200+ robots reportedly shipped (RobotEra, across models) |
Full Specifications
| Spec | Value (reported) |
|---|---|
| Height | ~1.71 m |
| Weight | ~63 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | ~55 total (12 in the legs, 3 in the waist, 2 in the neck, 7 per arm) |
| Hands | RobotEra XHAND1 — five-fingered, 12 active DOF, fully direct-drive |
| Max joint torque | ~400 N·m |
| Peak joint speed | ~25 rad/s |
| Top running speed | ~3.6 m/s (outdoor, real-world) |
| Runtime | ~4 hours |
| AI | RobotEra's end-to-end ERA-42 model — walk/run/jump on varied terrain; learns 100+ precision operations from minimal data |
Model Breakdown
STAR1 is RobotEra's high-performance flagship. RobotEra's broader range includes the Q5 (a compact wheeled service humanoid, covered below) and newer models such as the L7 and M7. STAR1 is the bipedal, mobility-and-dexterity-focused platform of the lineup.
Buyer's Guide: What to Know
STAR1's headline strength is dynamic locomotion. Record-setting outdoor running speed, 400 N·m joints, and stable running/jumping make it one of the more athletically capable humanoids available.
The XHAND1 is a real differentiator. A fully direct-drive, 12-DOF five-fingered hand gives STAR1 genuine fine-manipulation ability (it has been demonstrated using chopsticks).
ERA-42 is the software story. RobotEra's end-to-end AI model is central — STAR1 is pitched on learning many precision tasks from limited data.
It is a commercial/research purchase. Expect direct, quote-based procurement; the aggregator price is an estimate.
STAR1 vs Similar Robots
- STAR1 vs Unitree H2: Both are fast, full-size Chinese humanoids; STAR1 emphasizes its XHAND1 dexterity and ERA-42 model.
- STAR1 vs Figure 02: Comparable general-purpose intent; STAR1 leads on raw locomotion speed, Figure 02 on documented factory deployment.
- STAR1 vs RobotEra Q5: Same maker — STAR1 is the athletic bipedal flagship; the Q5 is the compact wheeled service robot.
Source: RobotEra
