GR-2 vs Sophia: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Fourier Intelligence vs Hanson Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-2 leads in higher payload, while Sophia leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
Sophia
Hanson Robotics
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GR-2 Sophia
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.PriceContact (R&D version available)
175 cmHeight167 cm
63 kgWeight20 kg
53DOF83
3 kgPayload1.2 kg
2hRuntime—
1.39 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsNo
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeIntel Core i7, 32 GB RAM
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-2
/100
40
Sophia
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
Hanson AI SDK + OpenCog. Ubuntu. Partial ROS. Niche community.
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
Sophia
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 83 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.2 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-2 and Sophia 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.. Sophia: Contact (R&D version available).
Which has higher payload: GR-2 or Sophia?
GR-2 rates a higher payload at 3 kg vs 1.2 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 Sophia 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