GR-1 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Fourier Intelligence vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in higher payload, while G1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. Overall, G1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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GR-1 G1
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000Price$87,000
165 cmHeight173 cm
55 kgWeight85 kg
40DOF47
50 kgPayload10 kg
1hRuntime10h
1.39 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-1
/100
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G1
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and G1 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000. G1: $87,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: GR-1 or G1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both GR-1 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: GR-1 or G1?
GR-1 has ROS 1 only; G1 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 G1 use LiDAR?
G1 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