G1 vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Veredicto rápido
G1 leads in lower price, while Forerunner K1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
G1
Unitree Robotics
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
Superposición de huella DNA
G1 Forerunner K1
Especificaciones
$13,500Precio$30,000
127 cmAltura178 cm
35 kgPeso85 kg
23GDL40
2 kgCarga25 kg
2hAutonomía8h
2 m/sVelocidad—
SíEscalerasSí
SíLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)CómputoN/A
Capacidades de tareas
◔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◔
Apertura del ecosistema
82
G1
/100
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Forerunner K1
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
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
Forerunner K1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: G1 or Forerunner K1?
G1 is cheaper at $13,500 vs $30,000 for Forerunner K1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: G1 or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 2 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both G1 and Forerunner K1 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: G1 or Forerunner K1?
G1 has ros2; Forerunner K1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does G1 or Forerunner K1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Forerunner K1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Última actualización: 2024