GR-2 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Fourier Intelligence vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-2 leads in more DOF, while G1 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, G1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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GR-2 G1
Specifications
~$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.Price$87,000
175 cmHeight173 cm
63 kgWeight92.5 kg
53DOF47
3 kgPayload10 kg
2hRuntime8h
1.39 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-2
/100
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G1
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
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
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (8h 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-2 and G1 compare on price?
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.. 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-2 or G1?
G1 rates a higher payload at 10 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both GR-2 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-2 or G1?
GR-2 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-2 or G1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025