G1 vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
G1 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while ASIMO leads in more DOF, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
ASIMO
Honda
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G1 ASIMO
Specifications
$87,000PriceNever sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026)
173 cmHeight130 cm
92.5 kgWeight48 kg
47DOF57
10 kgPayload1 kg
8hRuntime1h
1.5 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)ComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
Pros and cons at a glance
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
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do G1 and ASIMO compare on price?
G1: $87,000. ASIMO: Never sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026). Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: G1 or ASIMO?
G1 rates a higher payload at 10 kg vs 1 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is G1 or ASIMO actually available to buy?
G1 is shipping to customers. ASIMO has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Does G1 or ASIMO use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; ASIMO does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025