G1 vs H1-2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
G1 leads in lower price, while H1-2 leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, H1-2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
G1
Unitree Robotics
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
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G1 H1-2
Specifications
$16,000Price$99,900
127 cmHeight178 cm
35 kgWeight70 kg
23DOF27
2 kgPayload21 kg
2hRuntime2h
2 m/sSpeed2 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)ComputeIntel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
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
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H1-2
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
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
H1-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: G1 or H1-2?
G1 is cheaper at $16,000 vs $99,900 for H1-2. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: G1 or H1-2?
H1-2 rates a higher payload at 21 kg vs 2 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both G1 and H1-2 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.
Last updated: 2024