GR-1 vs GR-2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Fourier Intelligence vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in higher payload, while GR-2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. Overall, GR-2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
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Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)Price~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel. No longer the flagship: Fourier GR-3 care robot launched Aug 6-7, 2025 (165 cm, 71 kg, 55 DOF, 3 kg payload, up to 3 h runtime, priced above RMB 200,000 / ~$27,500 for institutions in China; ~$80,000-$120,000 via Western resellers); GR-2 still offered by resellers.
165 cmHeight175 cm
55 kgWeight63 kg
40DOF53
50 kgPayload3 kg
1hRuntime2h
1.39 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-1
/100
65
GR-2
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
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
GR-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 53 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and GR-2 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025). GR-2: ~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel. No longer the flagship: Fourier GR-3 care robot launched Aug 6-7, 2025 (165 cm, 71 kg, 55 DOF, 3 kg payload, up to 3 h runtime, priced above RMB 200,000 / ~$27,500 for institutions in China; ~$80,000-$120,000 via Western resellers); GR-2 still offered by resellers..
Which has higher payload: GR-1 or GR-2?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 3 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 GR-2 actually available to buy?
GR-1 has been discontinued. GR-2 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.
Last updated: 2024