COMPARISON
Booster Robotics K1 vs EngineAI SA01: spec comparison for European buyers
Both the Booster Robotics K1 and the EngineAI SA01 target Education & Competition buyers in the <€15k band, so the decision comes down to the details — and to which details your deployment actually depends on.
The EngineAI SA01 stands 40 cm taller (135 vs 95 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
On degrees of freedom, the Booster Robotics K1 offers 22 against 12 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.
For EU buyers specifically: the Booster Robotics K1 is listed as “Available via EU distributor”, the EngineAI SA01 as “Pre-order” — confirm distributor stock before anchoring a deployment date.
Values below are compiled from public manufacturer sources; confirm the exact configuration via quote before deciding.
Specifications
| Specification | Booster Robotics K1 | EngineAI SA01 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | <€15k | <€15k |
| Height (cm) | 95 | 135 |
| Weight (kg) | 19.5 | 40 |
| Degrees of freedom | 22 Best | 12 |
| Payload (kg) | — | — |
| Battery runtime (min) | — | — |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | Camera, IMU | — |
| Software / SDK | Python SDK, block-based lessons | — |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | No | No |
| ROS 2 | No | Yes |
| EU availability | Available via EU distributor | Pre-order |
Which one fits you?
- Buying for research? Weigh the software stack and ROS 2 support and degrees of freedom first — in our experience these decide most research deployments.
- Buying for education? Weigh durability and repair cost and teaching materials and examples first — in our experience these decide most education deployments.
- Buying for competition? Weigh league eligibility and size class and impact durability and part supply first — in our experience these decide most competition deployments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Booster Robotics K1 or the EngineAI SA01 cheaper?
Both are listed in the <€15k price band. Final pricing depends heavily on configuration — request quotes for both to compare like-for-like.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Booster Robotics K1 — Available via EU distributor; EngineAI SA01 — Pre-order. Confirm lead time, EU service coverage and spare-part supply directly with each vendor or distributor.
So which one should we choose?
This page deliberately declares no winner. The right choice depends on your use case, integration effort and EU supply chain — use the decision guide above, then request quotes for both.
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