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RAISE A1
by Zhiyuan Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2023 · Shipped 2024
$27,500
~$27,500 (target hardware cost)
49-DOF humanoid with exceptional 80 kg payload at $27.5K target cost; 1,000+ units shipped for industrial deployment.
Overview
The RAISE A1 is a humanoid developed by Zhiyuan Robotics (China), first announced in 2023 (shipping since 2024). It is commercially available. Standing 175 cm tall, weighing 53 kg, with 49 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 80 kg. Performance highlights include a top speed of 1.94 m/s. The platform is powered by 200 TOPS, ROS2 compatible, equipped with RGBD cameras, LiDAR, IMU, microphone array. Pricing starts at $27,500 (~$27,500 (target hardware cost)).
Specifications
Height
175 cm
Weight
53 kg
DOF
49
Payload
80 kg
Runtime
—
Max Speed
1.94 m/s
Battery
—
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
Yes
Compute
200 TOPS
ROS
ROS2
Platform
Sensors
RGBD camerasLiDARIMUmicrophone array
Operating System
AimRT (ROS/ROS2)Lingqu OS
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2023 · Shipped 2024
FAQ
Q.What is the price of RAISE A1?
The RAISE A1 is priced at $27,500 USD. ~$27,500 (target hardware cost)
Q.What are the specs of RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 features 49 DOF, 175cm, 53kg, 80kg payload, N/A. 200 TOPS, ROS2.
Q.Is RAISE A1 available to buy?
Yes, RAISE A1 is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 is made by Zhiyuan Robotics, headquartered in China. Official manufacturer site: https://www.agibot.com/product/212.html.
Q.Does RAISE A1 support ROS?
Yes. RAISE A1 supports ROS2, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.What payload can RAISE A1 carry?
RAISE A1 is rated to carry up to 80 kg of payload, suitable for industrial logistics and warehouse workloads.
Q.How fast is RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 has a published maximum walking speed of 1.94 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to RAISE A1?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to RAISE A1 include Forerunner K1 by Kepler Robotics, Forerunner K2 by Kepler Robotics, H2 by Unitree Robotics. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/kepler-k1-vs-zhiyuan-a1.