G1 vs Pepper: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) vs SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
G1 leads in more DOF, while Pepper leads in longer runtime, lower price. Overall, Pepper has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
Pepper
SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran
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G1 Pepper
Specifications
$87,000Price$32,000
173 cmHeight120 cm
85 kgWeight28 kg
47DOF20
10 kgPayload—
10hRuntime12h
—Speed0.83 m/s
YesStairsNo
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)ComputeIntel Atom Z530
Pros and cons at a glance
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Pepper
Pros
- Long runtime (12h per charge) for full-shift operation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: G1 or Pepper?
Pepper is cheaper at $32,000 vs $87,000 for G1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Is G1 or Pepper actually available to buy?
G1 is shipping to customers. Pepper has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: G1 or Pepper?
G1 has no ROS support; Pepper has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does G1 or Pepper use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Pepper does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025