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DOBOT Robotics LUMO L1 Standard

Editorial: supervised interaction, education and research configuration. Modest 1.5 kg arm rating and no established industrial duty evidence limit factory relevance. Family companion marketing is not proof of safe unsupervised operation around children or independent navigation availability on every edition.

AnnouncedCompact legged interaction and education humanoidResearch updated Nov 2, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

1.50 kgPayload
120 minRuntime
--Max speed
DL

Industrial Applications

Editorial: supervised interaction, education and research configuration. Modest 1.5 kg arm rating and no established industrial duty evidence limit factory relevance. Family companion marketing is not proof of safe unsupervised operation around children or independent navigation availability on every edition.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

Maker brochure 30 body DOF: head 1+waist 3+arms 7 each+legs 6 each.596 mm arm EX hand, 1.5 kg single-arm payload EX gripper.130 Nm maximum JOINT torque, not hand force or arm payload. Prototype hands are configuration-dependent; their independent actuation not established.

Standard: RK3588/6 TOPS, no stereoRGBD or 3 DLiDAR in maker edition matrix. Both 5-zone capacitive head touch, four-mic array+speaker, interactive face/RGBlight, WiFi6STA/AP andBLE5.2. FP4TFLOPS is not directly comparable to 6 TOPS. DobotWAM, emotion inference, navigation and 15+ expressions are advertised capabilities subject to release, not independent validation.

SDK and Integration

Primary brochure advertises family secondary development. Electromate seller explicitly limits custom development to Max; exact SDK, language, ROS/simulator, access fees and firmware rights not established. ATOM RPC/ROS2 packages are not assumed LUMO-compatible.

API typeEdition-specific development rights require confirmation
LanguagesNeeds verification
ROS supportExact configuration compatibility unverified
SimulationExact configuration/controller compatibility unverified
Offline operationLocal control claims do not establish full AI operation without network or licence servers
TeleoperationMaker advertises first-person remote family interaction; exact controller, streaming and teleoperation interfaces unverified.
Software updatesVersion support, signed updates and rollback unverified
DocumentationOpen documentation
Integration constraintsObtain delivered controller, network, licence and release matrix before integration.

Seller says Max only supports secondary development; maker family brochure lacks a detailed entitlement matrix. Personal data local by default/no cloud upload without consent is a maker statement, not a verified network audit.

Safety Notes

No signed exact-model EU declaration, complete safety technical file, verified stopping distance/force limits or independent stability validation inspected. Cobot certificates do not establish humanoid conformity. Assess the full application and protective measures. Manufacturer warns high-risk dance/kick/flip motions require professional assessment. No verified fall/stopping envelope or household/child-use safety certification inspected.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No signed exact-model declaration or complete technical file inspected; do not transfer DOBOT cobot approvals.

Commercial Readiness

PricingNo current manufacturer fixed price for this exact configuration verified; obtain dated itemised quote including tax, transport, software and commissioning.
Price rangeQuote-based or unverified
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsChina / international supplier inquiry; exact SKU by contract
Spare partsNo exact EU stock or repair SLA verified; request battery, drive, hand, sensor/controller spares and supported lifetime.
WarrantyExact warranty, exclusions and service territory require written confirmation.
Configuration and pricing basisDated configuration quote required
Distributors and serviceGerman office is a commercial contact; exact humanoid dealer appointment and repair scope unverified.

Public dealer stock labels and demonstration locations are not delivery guarantees.

Specifications

Height1240 mm
Weight40.50 kg
Payload1.50 kg
Runtime120 min
Battery and runtime conditionsAbout 2 h under TYPICAL MOTION CONDITIONS in maker matrix, not a factory-duty guarantee. Pack supplied separately from robot within kit. Exact capacity, nominal voltage, charging time and swap/hot-swap continuity not specified in maker brochure; seller~1 h charge requires confirmation.
Degrees of freedom30
Max speedUnknown
Nominal envelope1240×560×244 mm; 635 mm combined leg segments, 596 mm arm EX hand.40.5 kg Standard/41 kg Max WITH battery. Source ↗
Edition accessFamily brochure advertises development; seller says only Max supports secondary development. Versioned entitlement and languages unknown. Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • DOBOT LUMO L1 official introduction ↗ DOBOT Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Official navigation and introduction identify LUMO L1 for interaction, research and education. The short page lacks a detailed specification matrix; the manufacturer-authored brochure supplies edition-specific hardware. The earlier ATOM R&D prototype’s dimensions are not substituted.

  • LUMO L1 edition offer and development limitation ↗ Electromate (seller) · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Seller lists separate Standard and Max product codes and says only Max supports secondary development. The maker brochure describes family development without an edition access matrix. Exact software entitlement, seller charging claim, stock, final price and delivery require confirmation; this is a seller offer rather than a manufacturer guarantee.

  • LUMO L1 Standard and Max maker brochure D20260807 ↗ DOBOT Robotics; hosted by Electromate · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Six-page manufacturer brochure hosted by Electromate. Standard and Max are 1,240 mm tall with 30 body joints and a 1.5 kg arm rating. Weights of 40.5 and 41 kg include the battery. Typical-motion runtime is about two hours. Max adds stereo RGB-D, LiDAR and Thor T4000 compute. Advertised features remain subject to release; prototype hands depend on configuration.

  • LUMO at IFA Berlin 2026 ↗ DOBOT Robotics · Published Sep 23, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Manufacturer reports LUMO’s expressive movements and runway appearance at IFA Berlin, September 4–8; article posted September 23. This establishes a European exhibition, not a paid customer deployment or home-use approval. Rover, Pandabo and the dinosaur platform are separate non-humanoid products.

  • LUMO launch report republished by Shenzhen DRC ↗ Shenzhen Commercial Daily; republished by Shenzhen DRC · Published Aug 5, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Shenzhen Commercial Daily’s August 5 report, republished by the Shenzhen DRC, identifies the LUMO launch and describes maker videos and intended companionship and education uses. It does not independently validate household safety, reliability, or delivery of every demonstration feature on both L1 editions.