G1 vs R1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
G1 leads in longer runtime, while R1 leads in more DOF, faster speed, lower price. Overall, R1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
G1
Unitree Robotics
R1
Unitree Robotics
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G1 R1
Specifications
$13,500Price$5,900
127 cmHeight123 cm
35 kgWeight29 kg
23DOF26
2 kgPayload—
2hRuntime1h
2 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)Compute8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
Task Capabilities
◔Pick up a box from shelf?
✕Open a door handle?
✕Pour liquid into cup?
✕Use a power tool?
✕Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
✓Walk on uneven terrain?
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
✓Crouch under obstacle?
◔Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✕Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
✓Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
◔Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
82
G1
/100
72
R1
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
Pros and cons at a glance
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $13,500 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (2 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
R1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $5,900 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: G1 or R1?
R1 is cheaper at $5,900 vs $13,500 for G1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Are both G1 and R1 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.
Does G1 or R1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; R1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025