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Sanbot Nano

Qihan Technology

Sanbot Nano is a compact wheeled companion/service robot from Qihan, built for voice interaction and basic autonomous navigation.

Height90 cm
Weight19 kg
Autonomysemi-autonomous
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Price and availability

From ~$3,000

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Direct purchaseNot publicly disclosed units shippedSource checked May 4, 2026

Quick Facts

Manufacturer
Qihan Technology
Source checked May 4, 2026
Price
~US$2,800–3,000 (varies by seller/configuration)
Source checked May 4, 2026
Availability
In Stock
Source checked May 4, 2026
Runtime
4 hours runtime; >10 hours standby
Source checked May 4, 2026
Primary use cases
Companion, Hospitality, Education
Source checked May 4, 2026
Data verified May 2026 - Source: qihantech.com

Performance benchmark

Normalized 0–10 scale across five capability axes. Higher is better.

Speed1.5Agility1.5Strength0.5Intelligence5.0Dexterity2.5

What are the Sanbot Nano specifications?

locomotion
Max obstacle height cm1.5 cm
Battery standby time min600 min
Terrain typesindoor flat floors (omni wheels); grade/obstacle 1.5 cm max
Max speed ms0.8 m/s
Battery runtime min240 min
Drive typeOmni Wheel ×3
Max speed ms wikipedia0.8 (derived from 2.88 km/h) m/s
physical
Height mm wikipedia848 mm
Width mm wikipedia421 mm
Depth mm wikipedia395 mm
Weight kg wikipedia19 kg
Auto chargingAutomatic charging mentioned in manufacturer press release (inherits from Sanbot Elf)
Degrees of freedom8
Height mm press release850 mm
Height mm848.32 mm
Width mm420.59 mm
Depth mm395.22 mm
Weight kg19 kg
Head motion range horizontal deg180 deg
Hand swing range deg270 deg
Lights description250 kinds customized colors; 2 cycles for ears; 2 pcs for hands; 1 cycle for chassis
Hand dof total2 (1×2 L/R) DOF
Head dof2 DOF
Leg dof3 DOF
Head motion range vertical deg37 deg
Display10.1 inch 1080P HD capacitive 10-point touch display
compute
Wireless networkZigBee
GpuNot stated on manufacturer specification page
Ram gbNot stated on manufacturer specification page GB
Remote control appQ-Link mobile app (live-stream video + remote control)
Android sdkAndroid SDK mentioned in manufacturer press release (inherits from Sanbot Elf)
Sanbot app storeSanbot App Store mentioned in manufacturer press release (inherits from Sanbot Elf)
Onboard cpuNot stated on manufacturer specification page (press releases also do not specify CPU model)
Wireless otherZigBee
Software platformROS1.1
WifiIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz)
canonical
Compute PlatformQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
Operating SystemAndroid-based
Sensors1× mono camera, 1× depth camera
CommunicationWi‑Fi, Bluetooth
AvailabilityIn Stock
Price~US$2,800–3,000 (varies by seller/configuration)
Height848.32 mm
Commercial StatusCommercial product
Target SectorsConsumer/home, hospitality, education, entertainment
Weight19 kg
Runtime4 hours runtime; >10 hours standby
Battery Capacity20 Ah
Charging TimeNot stated on manufacturer specification page
sensing
Camera typesRGB Camera ×2; 3D sensor ×1; Video: 8.0MP HD camera + 1.0MP HD color camera (140°)
BluetoothNo (not listed on Sanbot Nano specification page; Wikipedia lists Bluetooth 4.0 for Sanbot Elf, not Nano)
IMUGyroscope sensor ×1
LidarNo (not listed on manufacturer specification page)
Force/Torque SensorsNot listed (touch sensors only)
Touch sensors count23
Microphones7
Ir obstacle sensorsHead: not listed; Body: 1; Hand: 4; Leg: 10; plus IR message receiving sensor ×6
Touch sensorsHead 7; Body 4; Hand 2; Leg 0 listed (IR sensors listed separately)
Speakers2 × tweeter; 1 × subwoofer
Sensor count54
Video camera main mp8.0 MP
Video camera secondary mp1.0 MP
Video camera secondary fov deg140 deg
Ir obstacle sensors countNot clearly stated as a single total on manufacturer page; components listed by body part (body 1, hand 4, leg 10) + IR message receiving ×6
CompassElectronic compass sensor ×1
Human body induction sensors2
Sound localization360 degree sound localization
power
Battery chemistryLithium battery
Battery capacity whNot stated (spec page lists “Capacity: 20Ah/300W”, ambiguous; cannot derive Wh without voltage) Wh
Battery capacity ah20 Ah
Power consumption wNot stated (spec page lists “Capacity: 20Ah/300W”, ambiguous; likely not a consumption spec) W
Battery capacity rating w300 W
commercial
Price usd1999 USD
Price usd 2017 announcement2800 USD
Use case notesSmart home / home assistant; voice assistance, smart home control, remote surveillance, video calling, 3D somatic games
Supported languagesEnglish, German (2017); English (US/UK/India/Canada), German, Japanese (2018 US release)
Manufacturer domain noteThe URL referenced in 2017 press release (sanbotrobot.com) is no longer an official product page; domain appears repurposed (non-robot content as of 2026-06). Use en.sanbot.com for manufacturer references.
Deployment statusCommercial product (consumer/home)
Voice assistantAmazon Alexa (announced 2017; US release 2018)
AvailabilityHistoric: announced purchasable Oct 2017; US release Jan 2018. Current availability varies by reseller (no current direct sales stated).

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What is the Sanbot Nano used for?

Sanbot Nano is a ~90 cm tall, ~19 kg wheeled companion robot from Qihan Technology for home and light commercial use. It supports voice interaction, face recognition and computer-vision features via onboard cameras, plus Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. Typical uses include companionship, reception/hospitality greetings and simple entertainment/education demos.

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Manufacturer

QI
Qihan Technology
qihantech.com
Founded 2006 · Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

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