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RobotEra STAR1
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RobotEra STAR1

STAR1 is a general-purpose humanoid robot from RobotEra (星动纪元), a Chinese startup founded by researchers from Tsinghua University. It set a world speed record for bipedal robots at 3.6 m/s (about 8 mph) during a desert run test in China's Gobi Desert in October 2024, surpassing Unitree H1's previous record. The robot has 55 degrees of freedom total, including 7 DOF per arm and a 12-DOF five-fingered dexterous hand (XHAND1) with full direct drive for precise manipulation. Its legs feature 12 DOF with joint torques up to 400 Nm and peak rotational speeds of 25 rad/s. Powered by RobotEra's proprietary ERA-42 AI model, STAR1 can walk, run, and jump on varied terrain and learn new tasks from minimal data. Target applications include manufacturing assembly, logistics, commercial services, and home care.

Technical Specifications

Height

171cm

Weight

63kg

Battery Life

~4 hours

Charging Time

Not disclosed

Max Speed

3.6 m/s (12.96 km/h)

AI Engine

ERA-42 end-to-end AI model — proprietary foundation model for embodied intelligence

Sensors & Technology

Vision SystemForce/Torque SensorsProprioceptive Sensors

Key Capabilities

55 Degrees of Freedom
World Record Bipedal Speed (3.6 m/s)
12-DOF Dexterous Hands (XHAND1)
400 Nm Joint Torque
Running & Jumping
Outdoor Terrain Navigation
Precision Assembly
Object Grasping & Manipulation
Autonomous Obstacle Avoidance
Minimal-Data Task Learning

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

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Price TBD

~$120,000 (estimated, contact manufacturer)

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Quick Facts

ManufacturerRobotEra
CategoryHumanoid
StatusPrototype
Release Date2024
Last VerifiedToday
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