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（Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.)
FAQ
Robot platform questions
Short answers for teams evaluating （Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.) before a robotics research, education, inspection, mapping, delivery, or secondary development project.
Who is （Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.) best suited for?
（Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.) is suited for robotics developers, research labs, universities, education teams, and automation integrators that need a complete embodied robot platform for mobility, perception, mapping, inspection, or secondary development.
Can （Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.) support secondary development?
Yes. Direct Drive Tech robot platforms are positioned for developer-ready robotics work, including software experimentation, payload expansion, perception testing, and application-specific integration by qualified teams.
What should I check before ordering （Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.)?
Confirm the target region, intended payload, terrain or indoor/outdoor environment, accessories, battery needs, shipping schedule, refund terms, and whether the platform will be used for research, education, inspection, mapping, delivery, or custom development.
How does （Except Euro）D1-(This price applies to a non-standard product,please contact us via email for details.) fit into the Direct Drive Tech robot lineup?
Direct Drive Tech offers D1, TITA, and DIABLO robot platforms for different mobility, inspection, education, and development scenarios. Teams should compare the use case, region availability, obstacle capability, size, payload, and integration requirements before purchasing.
Product summary
D1 by Direct Drive Tech is a modular wheeled-leg robot. This listing is for customers outside Europe. It combines bipedal and quadruped locomotion, a high-payload body, ROS 2 support, and modular expansion for research, inspection, delivery, and field robotics projects.
Key parameters
Source: D1 official development manual, V2.3 specification table (Chinese). The manual lists separate bipedal and quadrupedal configurations. Check the configuration and included hardware when comparing these figures.
| Compute platform | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Ubuntu 22.04 with ROS 2 support |
| Weight | 24.3 kg in bipedal configuration; 48.5 kg in quadrupedal configuration (excluding the coupling mechanism) |
| Max speed | 2 m/s in bipedal mode; 3.2 m/s in quadruped mode |
| Payload | Standing: 30 kg bipedal / 80 kg quadrupedal. Prone: 50 kg bipedal / more than 100 kg quadrupedal. These are posture-specific ratings, not a moving-payload rating. |
| Battery | 43.2 V, 9 Ah, 388.8 Wh |
| Runtime and range | No-load runtime: at least 2 hours bipedal / at least 5 hours quadrupedal. Range: up to 15 km bipedal / up to 25 km quadrupedal. |
| Charging time | Less than 2 hours |
| Obstacle capability | 70 cm maximum obstacle; 50 cm recommended operating obstacle |
| Interfaces | 2 x USB-C, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x charging port |
| Expansion | Robotic arm, depth camera, LiDAR, large wheels, OTA updates |
| Sales region | Except Europe |
Use cases
- Embodied AI and robotics R&D labs
- Security patrol and inspection routes
- Short-distance delivery and logistics experiments
- Emergency rescue and field robotics testing
- Robotics filming, demonstration, and multi-locomotion research
FAQ
What is the difference between the two D1 product pages?
This is the non-European purchase listing. For Europe, use the D1 Europe listing. Confirm destination availability and the supplied configuration with Direct Drive Tech before ordering.
Can D1 be used for ROS 2 development?
Yes. D1 is built around Ubuntu 22.04 and ROS 2, so research teams can develop navigation, perception, and secondary development workflows on the platform.
What does the Single or Double option mean?
Single and Double are the option labels on this listing. The official D1 documentation describes a bipedal platform and a quadrupedal configuration formed by connecting two bipedal platforms. Before choosing an option, confirm the included platforms, coupling mechanism and accessories with Direct Drive Tech.
What terrain should D1 be evaluated on?
D1 is designed for multi-locomotion testing. The documented maximum obstacle is 70 cm, while 50 cm is the recommended operating obstacle for safer evaluation.
What support is available after purchase?
Direct Drive Tech provides support for manufacturing quality issues under the warranty policy. For secondary development or modified hardware, contact the team before ordering to confirm the support scope.
Official D1 documentation and ordering
- D1 tutorials and user manual: setup videos, the user manual and development documentation.
- D1 development manual (Chinese): configuration-specific specifications and development guidance.
- Discuss a D1 configuration and quotation: this listing is marked as a non-standard product; confirm configuration, price and delivery before ordering.
Shipping costs vary depending on your location, package weight, and package size. Final shipping charges follow the Shipping Policy and carrier billing.
Processing and delivery: Pre-sale orders ship according to the date shown on the product page or order confirmation. Non-presale orders usually ship within 3-7 business days after payment confirmation.
Supported regions: US, UK, Japan, EU, Australia, Canada, and Russia, excluding remote or restricted areas listed in the Shipping Policy.
DHL/UPS are common logistics partners for Direct Drive Tech products; the final carrier may vary.
