DEPLOYDatabase

Robot model

SARA

humanoidprototypeby QSS AI & Robotics

First Saudi-made humanoid robot, developed as part of Vision 2030 robotics localization initiative.

Track SARA
Manufacturer
QSS AI & Robotics
Form factor
humanoid
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies SARA, a humanoid by QSS AI & Robotics (prototype). 1 source back the record.

Overview

First Saudi-made humanoid robot, developed as part of Vision 2030 robotics localization initiative. It is a humanoid robot designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Form Factor: humanoid, Maturity: prototype.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
View all sources →

No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Form Factor

humanoid

Maturity

prototype

Data & sources

Web sources

1

1 source backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for SARA. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Full change history →

Safety record

No incidents on record for SARA.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (1)

  1. https://thehumanoid.ai/humanoid-and-qss-ai-robotics-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-robotics-development-in-saudi-arabia/

Common questions

What is SARA?
First Saudi-made humanoid robot, developed as part of Vision 2030 robotics localization initiative. It is a humanoid robot designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Form Factor: humanoid, Maturity: prototype.
How much does SARA cost?
SARA's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for SARA from QSS AI & Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is SARA actually deployed in the real world?
SARA is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes SARA?
SARA is made by QSS AI & Robotics, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Can you buy SARA?
SARA is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to SARA?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to SARA include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does SARA compare to Walker S2?
SARA and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. SARA has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is SARA a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, SARA ranks in roughly the top 17% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is SARA's maturity stage?
SARA is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is SARA deployed?
No verified deployments of SARA are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is SARA safe?
SARA has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for SARA.

Recent coverage

SARA in third-party press

Alibaba Upgrades Qwen Audio Suite: LiveTranslate Latency Cut and Qwen-Audio-3.1 ASR/TTS/Realtime

Sep 23, 2026

Alibaba Cloud Unveils Agentic Cloud Stack: AgentCore, Next-Gen CPFS and HPN 8.0 Pro

Sep 23, 2026

Alibaba Puts Qwen4 Family Into Training; Roadmap Points to 5–10T Qwen4.5 and Qwen5

Sep 23, 2026