# Astribot begins North American sales of $18,000 T1 robot

_Published Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 12:18 AM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Astribot began North American sales of its $18,000 T1 robot at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh, according to a robotics roundup published on note. The platform combines cable-driven mechanisms with the company's Lumo-2 AI model, an embedded operating system, and software interfaces for developers.

The robot stands 1.55m tall, weighs 66kg, and has 23 degrees of freedom excluding its end-effector, with a payload capacity of 5kg per arm. It can autonomously pack small items into a backpack, but complex household chores require additional training.

## Sources

- [note](https://note.com/like_oxalis4338/n/ncaa089e6caed?hl=en)

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