G1 vs R1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
G1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while R1 leads in faster speed, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
G1
Unitree Robotics
R1
Unitree Robotics
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G1 R1
Specifications
$16,000Price$4,900
127 cmHeight122 cm
35 kgWeight25 kg
23DOF20
2 kgPayload—
2hRuntime1h
2 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)Compute8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
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
72
R1
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
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
R1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $4,900 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: G1 or R1?
R1 is cheaper at $4,900 vs $16,000 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.
Are both G1 and R1 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 R1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; R1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026