G1 vs Apollo: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Apptronik — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Verdict rapide
Apollo leads in higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Apollo has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
G1
Unitree Robotics
Apollo
Apptronik
Superposition ADN
G1 Apollo
Caractéristiques
$13,500PrixTarget <$50,000 at scale
127 cmTaille173 cm
35 kgPoids72.6 kg
23DDL—
2 kgCharge utile25 kg
2hAutonomie4h
2 m/sVitesse—
OuiEscaliersOui
OuiLiDARNon
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)CalculGoogle DeepMind Gemini integration
Capacités de tâches
◔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?
Ouverture de l'écosystème
82
G1
/100
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Apollo
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
Apollo
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do G1 and Apollo compare on price?
G1: $13,500. Apollo: Target <$50,000 at scale. 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 Apollo?
Apollo 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.
Is G1 or Apollo actually available to buy?
G1 is shipping to customers. Apollo is in active development without commercial availability. 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: G1 or Apollo?
G1 has ros2; Apollo has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does G1 or Apollo use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Apollo does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Dernière mise à jour: 2024