GR-1 vs H2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Fourier Intelligence vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, while H2 leads in longer runtime, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
H2
Unitree Robotics
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GR-1 H2
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000Price$29,900
165 cmHeight182 cm
55 kgWeight70 kg
40DOF31
50 kgPayload7 kg
1hRuntime3h
1.39 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeIntel Core i5 / i7 + Jetson Thor (EDU)
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-1
/100
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H2
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
H2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 31 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (7 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and H2 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000. H2: $29,900. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: GR-1 or H2?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 7 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both GR-1 and H2 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: GR-1 or H2?
GR-1 has ROS 1 only; H2 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2026