AgiBot D1vsSoftBank Robotics Pepper
AgiBot D1 leads on 6 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
D1
4 wins
Pepper
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment readiness35
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 91Price accessibility82
- 65ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 55Labor replacement15
- 8 kg static (10 kg limit); 4 km range with 5 kg payloadPayloadMinimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
- 3.7 m/s maximum; 1.8 m/s unloaded range cruisingSpeed3 km/h (omnidirectional)
- 200 hours stable operation in extreme conditions (manufacturer lab rating); runtime per charge unknownBatteryApproximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 82Environment fit40
- 74Future potential20
- 360 × 630 × 420 mm (standing)Footprint120 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.