H1-2 vs GR-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1-2 leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while GR-1 leads in more DOF, higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
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H1-2 GR-1
Specifications
$99,900Price~$150,000–$170,000
178 cmHeight165 cm
70 kgWeight55 kg
27DOF40
21 kgPayload50 kg
2hRuntime1h
2 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
Ecosystem Openness
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H1-2
/100
65
GR-1
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
GR-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do H1-2 and GR-1 compare on price?
H1-2: $99,900. GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: H1-2 or GR-1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 21 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both H1-2 and GR-1 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: H1-2 or GR-1?
H1-2 has ros2; GR-1 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does H1-2 or GR-1 use LiDAR?
H1-2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024