H1 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1 leads in faster speed, while G1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, lower price. Overall, G1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
H1
Unitree Robotics
G1
Unitree Robotics
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H1 G1
Specifications
$90,000Price$16,000
180 cmHeight127 cm
47 kgWeight35 kg
20DOF23
—Payload2 kg
2hRuntime2h
3.3 m/sSpeed2 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeNVIDIA 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
80
H1
/100
82
G1
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: H1 or G1?
G1 is cheaper at $16,000 vs $90,000 for H1. 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 H1 and G1 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