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01.04.2026 18:21

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The Astribot S1 humanoid robot will cook and clean for you

In a world where most humanoid robots still clumsily walk on two legs, Chinese startup Astribot has decided to take a different path. Their latest model, called S1, doesn't attempt to climb stairs, but instead navigates the space using an efficient wheeled base. Although it doesn't have legs, its "arms" are breathtaking.
Photo: Unix AI/YouTube
Photo: Unix AI/YouTube

Astribot S1 boasts specifications that surpass most of its competitors. The robot achieves incredible arm movement speeds. Each arm has seven degrees of freedom and can lift loads of up to 10 kilograms. Instead of complex human palms, it uses two-finger grippers with sensors, which have proven to be extremely effective in practice.

In the demonstration footage, which the company claims was recorded in real time without artificial acceleration, the S1 performs a series of demanding tasks:

  • In the kitchen: She makes waffles (from pouring the batter to flipping), prepares tea with filigree precision, and even opens bottles.
  • Household chores: Vacuuming, folding laundry, and ironing are no problem for him.
  • Home care: The robot can water plants, feed cats, and even play with them.
  • Fun and Skill: S1 can shoot a ball at a basket, perform Wing Chun martial arts, and play traditional musical instruments. AI that learns by observation

The heart of the robot is an advanced artificial intelligence system. This allows S1 to learn new tasks simply by observing a human. The “learning by imitation” system allows it to autonomously understand the logic of tasks. For example, when clearing the table, it will logically group objects into groups instead of just randomly moving them.

Although the robot is connected to a power cable in some demonstrations, its ability to work quickly and accurately suggests that home robotic helpers are closer to reality than we thought. The Astribot S1 is already available for initial commercial use, and its price is estimated to range between approximately EUR 88,500 and EUR 138,500, placing it in the premium class of robotic equipment.


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