AgiBot D1vsSoftBank Robotics Pepper

AgiBot D1 leads on 6 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

AgiBot D1
AgiBot
D1
$8K–$11K
SoftBank Robotics Pepper
SoftBank Robotics
Pepper
$5K–$32K
D1
4 wins
vs
Pepper
0 wins

Category breakdown

Deploy & operate

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

D1
  • 78
    Deployment readiness
    35
  • 60
    Maintenance confidence
    60
  • Vision-led navigation (estimated)
    Navigation
    Vision-led navigation (estimated)
  • Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
    Connectivity
    Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Cost & ROI

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

D1
  • 91
    Price accessibility
    82
  • 65
    ROI clarity
    25

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

D1
  • 55
    Labor replacement
    15
  • 8 kg static (10 kg limit); 4 km range with 5 kg payload
    Payload
    Minimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
  • 3.7 m/s maximum; 1.8 m/s unloaded range cruising
    Speed
    3 km/h (omnidirectional)
  • 200 hours stable operation in extreme conditions (manufacturer lab rating); runtime per charge unknown
    Battery
    Approximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

D1
  • 82
    Environment fit
    40
  • 74
    Future potential
    20
  • 360 × 630 × 420 mm (standing)
    Footprint
    120 cm height (approximately 4 feet tall)
D1 · Best for

Multi-floor security patrols in facilities with stairs, slopes, and cluttered outdoor perimeters (warehouses, construction sites, utility substations)

Pepper · Best for

University HRI research labs — stable platform, mature SDK, no commercial pressure

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose D1. If the goal is to be ready when Pepper's capabilities mature, track it.

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