Astribot, a Chinese startup, recently unveiled the launch video of its humanoid homebot, the S1, which tackles an impressive array of household chores. Just a few months after releasing jaw-dropping footage of its humanoid helper, Astribot showcases the S1’s capabilities, from making waffles and serving tea to feeding the cat and even shooting hoops.
When the S1 was first revealed in April, only the upper half of the bot was shown, raising questions. Now, the fully refined S1 is out, revealing a motorized wheeled setup with a “leg” that bends at the “knee” and base. The design bypasses the complexity of bipedal locomotion seen in factory-focused robots, favoring a simpler, more reliable system for domestic tasks. Interestingly, the bot is not entirely battery-powered, with a cable occasionally shown connected to its base.
The latest iteration of the S1 sports significant changes, such as a streamlined chest area and a fuller head module. Despite these enhancements, Astribot’s website hasn’t yet reflected the new specifications, leaving the older data of 10 meters per second top speed and 100 m/s² acceleration unchanged. Each arm has seven degrees of freedom and can carry up to 10 kg with a sensor-equipped dual-digit gripper, replacing the traditional robo-hand.
The launch video showcases the S1 performing AI-learned tasks, such as martial arts instruction, vacuuming, and remote VR play with the household cat. Its movements appear fluid and production-ready, though the company has yet to reveal the hardware specs or AI learning methods used to teach the S1 its extensive skillset.
Astribot asserts that all footage is genuine and recorded at normal speed, with no teleoperation apart from interacting with the cat. The impressive showcase suggests the company is making significant strides in humanoid robot development, and more information is expected soon.
