Meet StarBot Robotics
We're a Santa Barbara-based robotics startup on a mission to bring intelligent humanoid service to the hospitality industry. Born from cutting-edge research and real-world testing, we're building robots that work alongside people.
Why StarBot?
The hospitality industry faces an unprecedented labor shortage. Meanwhile, customers expect faster, more consistent service than ever before. We founded StarBot to bridge this gap—not by replacing people, but by giving teams a tireless partner that handles the repetitive tasks so humans can focus on what matters: genuine hospitality.
Our journey started with a simple question: "What if robots could actually serve, not just deliver?"After months of R&D on the Unitree G1 platform and countless iterations, we built Nova—our first-generation humanoid service robot, designed from the ground up for restaurants, hotels, and beyond.
StarBot Nova
First Generation Service Robot
Our Journey: Research to Reality
We didn't just build a robot. We mastered the science of movement, then built the perfect vessel for it.
The Beginning
Acquired the Unitree G1 as our primary R&D platform. This marked the start of our deep-dive into humanoid control theory.
Mastering Movement
Achieved full dynamic bipedal balancing and complex dancing algorithms. Proven core capabilities in real-world physics.
Precision Manipulation
Refined fine-motor dexterity algorithms, enabling the robot to perform precise grabbing and complex object handling tasks.
Hardware Evolution
Launched StarBot Nova. We transitioned from bipedal testing to a stable wheeled base with two 7-DOF arms.
Production Ready
Finalized the software migration to StarBot Nova. The algorithms honed on the G1 now power a robust service robot.
Technical Specification Sheet
StarBot is a wheeled humanoid service robot designed for customer-facing environments such as retail stores, energy service centers, and hospitality venues. It combines autonomous navigation, multilingual voice interaction, and on-device AI for reliable real-world deployment.
Mechanical & Physical
- Height
- approx. 1.4–1.6 meters
- Weight
- approx. 55–70 kg
- Mobility
- Wheeled base, differential drive
- Max Speed
- 0.8–1.2 m/s
- Turning Radius
- Zero-radius turn
- Payload (arm)
- Up to 2–3 kg
Navigation & Perception
- Navigation
- Autonomous indoor navigation (SLAM-based)
- Obstacle Avoidance
- Real-time dynamic obstacle avoidance
- Sensors
- Depth cameras (Intel RealSense class), RGB camera, IMU
- Localization Accuracy
- < 5 cm (indoor mapped environment)
- Operation Mode
- Fully autonomous with optional remote override
Interaction & AI
- Voice Interaction
- Real-time speech recognition and response
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Italian (customizable)
- AI System
- On-device LLM + cloud fallback
- Response Latency
- < 1 second (on-device)
- Display
- Interactive touchscreen for customer engagement
Functional Capabilities
- Customer greeting and engagement
- Store navigation and guidance
- Product and service explanation
- Queue management and basic assistance
- Custom workflow integration (API available)
Power & Operation
- Battery Life
- Up to 10–12 hours
- Charging
- Autonomous docking supported
- Charging Time
- 4–7 hours depending on power supply
- Operating Environment
- Indoor commercial spaces
Safety
- Human-safe navigation with multi-sensor fusion
- Emergency stop button
- Speed limiting in crowded environments
- Compliance-ready for commercial deployment environments
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi enabled
- Remote monitoring and control dashboard
- OTA software updates supported
Deployment
- Setup Time
- 1–2 days per site
- Configuration
- Pilot-ready configuration available
- Scalability
- Scalable deployment across multiple locations
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One robot. One plan. Everything included.
StarBot Nova
Full humanoid robot with all capabilities
Includes software updates, cloud services, and maintenance coverage
Why the Subscription?
Lifetime Hardware Coverage
Never pay for repairs again. If a motor, sensor, or battery wears out, we replace it for free. Your subscription guarantees a functional fleet forever.
Continuous Evolution
Nova gets smarter over time. Regular OTA updates deliver new features, navigation improvements, and AI enhancements directly to your robot.
Technical Support
We are your robotics team. Access our dedicated support channel for remote troubleshooting and assistance to ensure maximum uptime.
Volume discounts available for orders of 5+ units. Contact sales