R1 vs Pepper: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Unitree Robotics vs SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran — independent, side-by-side analysis.
빠른 평결
R1 leads in faster speed, lower price, while Pepper leads in longer runtime. Overall, R1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
R1
Unitree Robotics
Pepper
SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran
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R1 Pepper
사양
$5,900가격$32,000
122 cm키120 cm
25 kg무게28 kg
20자유도20
—적재량—
1h런타임12h
2.5 m/s속도0.83 m/s
지원계단 이동미지원
미지원LiDAR미지원
8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)컴퓨팅Intel Atom Z530
생태계 개방도
72
R1
/100
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Pepper
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
Pros and cons at a glance
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
Pepper
Pros
- Long runtime (12h per charge) for full-shift operation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: R1 or Pepper?
R1 is cheaper at $5,900 vs $32,000 for Pepper. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Is R1 or Pepper actually available to buy?
R1 is shipping to customers. Pepper 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: R1 or Pepper?
R1 has ros2; Pepper has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
최종 업데이트: 2025