H1 vs GR-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Unitree Robotics vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1 leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while GR-1 leads in more DOF. Overall, H1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
H1
Unitree Robotics
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
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H1 GR-1
Specifications
$90,000Price~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)
180 cmHeight165 cm
47 kgWeight55 kg
20DOF40
—Payload50 kg
2hRuntime1h
3.3 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
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
80
H1
/100
65
GR-1
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
GR-1
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- 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 and GR-1 compare on price?
H1: $90,000. GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025). Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Is H1 or GR-1 actually available to buy?
H1 is shipping to customers. GR-1 has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: H1 or GR-1?
H1 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 or GR-1 use LiDAR?
H1 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: 2023