AgiBot D1 Pro vs AgiBot D1 Edu: Which Robot Dog Should You Rent?

Both AgiBot robot dogs do the crowd-pleasing tricks: backflips, biped standing, forward jumps, and waving, all streamed from a live onboard camera. The real question is whether you just want the show out of the box, or you want custom routines built around your brand or STEM lesson. The D1 Pro is the budget instant hit; the D1 Edu adds a full SDK and expansion ports for programmable demos.

The verdict

Rent the D1 Pro if you want a guaranteed crowd magnet at the lowest price in our fleet and don't need anything beyond the stock tricks. Choose the D1 Edu when the event is a STEM showcase or brand activation where custom-programmed routines and expansion hardware earn their keep. For pure entertainment, the Pro wins on value; for tailored demos, the Edu is worth the step up.

Price per day
AgiBot D1 Pro$479/day
AgiBot D1 Edu$859/day
Best for
AgiBot D1 ProPure entertainment, instant crowd appeal
AgiBot D1 EduSTEM events and brand demos
Stock tricks
AgiBot D1 ProBackflips, biped stand, jumps, waving
AgiBot D1 EduBackflips, biped stand, jumps, waving
Programmability
AgiBot D1 ProNone, runs preset routines
AgiBot D1 EduFull SDK + expansion ports
Custom routines
AgiBot D1 ProNot supported
AgiBot D1 EduCustom-programmed routines
Live camera feed
AgiBot D1 ProYes
AgiBot D1 EduYes
Setup effort
AgiBot D1 ProPlug and play
AgiBot D1 EduPlug and play, optional custom programming

Choose the AgiBot D1 Pro if…

  • Lowest price in the entire Airbot fleet at $479/day, delivery and setup included
  • Delivers every signature trick out of the box: backflips, biped standing, forward jumps, and waving
  • Live onboard camera feed keeps the crowd engaged with the dog's-eye view
  • Zero programming needed, ideal when you just want a reliable instant crowd favorite

Choose the AgiBot D1 Edu if…

  • Full SDK plus expansion ports let you build custom routines and bolt on extra hardware
  • Same backflips, biped standing, jumps, and waving as the Pro, with programmable choreography on top
  • Purpose-built for STEM workshops and brand demos that need tailored, on-message behavior
  • Live camera feed plus programmability makes it a hands-on teaching and demo tool, not just a performer

FAQ

AgiBot D1 Pro vs AgiBot D1 Edu: Which Robot Dog Should You Rent?

What is the main difference between the D1 Pro and D1 Edu?

They perform the same tricks: backflips, biped standing, forward jumps, waving, and both stream a live camera feed. The D1 Edu adds a full SDK and expansion ports so you can program custom routines and attach extra hardware. The D1 Pro runs the preset tricks only, at a lower price.

Which robot dog is cheaper to rent?

The D1 Pro is the lowest-priced robot in our fleet at $479/day. The D1 Edu rents for $859/day. Both prices include delivery, professional setup, on-site operation, and collection across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Do I need to program the D1 Edu myself?

No. The D1 Edu performs all its standard tricks out of the box, just like the Pro. The SDK and expansion ports are there if you want custom routines for a STEM session or brand demo, and our team handles on-site operation either way.

Which one is better for a kids' STEM event?

The D1 Edu, because its SDK and expansion ports let you tie the dog's behavior to a lesson or hands-on demo. The D1 Pro is the better pick when you simply want a reliable crowd favorite without any custom programming.

Still deciding? We'll help you pick.

Tell us about your event and we'll recommend the right robot — then deliver, set up, and run it.