G1 vs T1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Booster Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
G1 leads in faster speed, lower price. Overall, G1 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
G1
Unitree Robotics
T1
Booster Robotics
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G1 T1
Specifications
$16,000Price$33,949
127 cmHeight119 cm
35 kgWeight30 kg
23DOF23
2 kgPayload—
2hRuntime2h
2 m/sSpeed0.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)ComputeNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (200 TOPS) + Intel Core i7
Task Capabilities
◔Pick up a box from shelf?
✕Open a door handle?
✕Pour liquid into cup?
✕Use a power tool?
✕Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
✓Walk on uneven terrain?
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
✓Crouch under obstacle?
◔Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✕Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
✓Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
◔Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
82
G1
/100
75
T1
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
ROS2 + Python/C++ SDKs. RoboCup community. 50+ research teams.
Pros and cons at a glance
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $16,000 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (2 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
T1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: G1 or T1?
G1 is cheaper at $16,000 vs $33,949 for T1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Are both G1 and T1 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.
Does G1 or T1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; T1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024