GR-2 vs Pepper: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Fourier Intelligence vs SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-2 leads in more DOF, faster speed, while Pepper leads in longer runtime. Overall, GR-2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
Pepper
SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran
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GR-2 Pepper
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$32,000
175 cmHeight120 cm
63 kgWeight28 kg
53DOF20
3 kgPayload—
2hRuntime12h
1.39 m/sSpeed0.83 m/s
YesStairsNo
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeIntel Atom Z530
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-2
/100
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Pepper
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
Pepper
Pros
- Long runtime (12h per charge) for full-shift operation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-2 and Pepper 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.. Pepper: $32,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Is GR-2 or Pepper actually available to buy?
GR-2 is shipping to customers. Pepper has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2024