GR-1 vs DR02: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Fourier Intelligence vs DEEP Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in higher payload, while DR02 leads in faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
DR02
DEEP Robotics
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GR-1 DR02
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)PriceContact
165 cmHeight175 cm
55 kgWeight—
40DOF—
50 kgPayload20 kg
1hRuntime—
1.39 m/sSpeed4 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemCompute275 TOPS
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
65
GR-1
/100
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DR02
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
DR02
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and DR02 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025). DR02: Contact.
Which has higher payload: GR-1 or DR02?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is GR-1 or DR02 actually available to buy?
GR-1 has been discontinued. DR02 is shipping to customers. 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: GR-1 or DR02?
GR-1 has ROS 1 only; DR02 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does GR-1 or DR02 use LiDAR?
DR02 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025