G1 vs R1
Unitree Robotics G1, Unitree Robotics R1 compared on the things that decide a purchase: price, capability, what actually ships, and estimated costs to your destination.
Delivered price, head to head
Base-machine prices delivered to United States, by the cheapest route on record.
Unitree Robotics
G1
$17,990
at RoboStore, delivered
Unitree Robotics
R1
$8,888
to $9,432 landed
Lowest delivered price
Delivered to United States: the import estimate (machine plus freight, Sales tax (0%), robot duty, and broker), or a seller in your own market where one lists the machine for less. Accessories excluded. Check configuration and request a seller quote on each robot's datasheet.
About 40% on China-origin collected today: the 2.5% MFN base, 25% Section 301 List 1, and the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty effective 24 Jul 2026 with no expiry. It began the same morning the 10% Section 122 surcharge lapsed, so the total rose from about 37.5% rather than falling to 27.5%. Confirm the live rate before ordering. Under review; next checked 2026-10-30.
Compare the details
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| Specification |  Unitree Robotics G1 |  Unitree Robotics R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Priced configuration | See seller configuration | R1 |
| Listed price | $13,500 | $5,900 |
| Class | Dev / demo | Dev / demo |
| Who can buy | Consumer | Consumer |
| Status | Shipping now | Shipping now |
| Capability rating | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Maturity rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Origin | China | China |
| Size class | Mid-size | Compact |
| Height | 132 cm / 4 ft 4 in | 123 cm / 4 ft 0 in |
| Footprint (W x D) | 45 x 20 cm | 36 x 19 cm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 29 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 | 26 |
| Battery (listed) | 120 min | 60 min |
| Payload (listed) | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Hands | Grippers, not dexterous hands | No hands, none offered |
| Out of the box | Genuinely usable day one as a remote-controlled demo robot: preloaded walking on slopes and steps, gestures, self-righting, and LiDAR obstacle avoidance from the included gamepad. No task autonomy, no voice assistant, and no programming possible. | Walks, runs, gets up after a fall and performs Unitree's preset motions (dances, kung fu, handstands) from the handheld remote or the phone app, and holds voice and image conversations through its onboard multimodal AI. Compared with the Air it adds a 2-joint waist, a 2-joint head and a depth camera. It runs Unitree's programs only. |
| Development access | Hard-locked: no SDK, no API, no way to run custom code. Development requires the separate G1 EDU line. | Unitree's specification table, its store and its IPO prospectus all say only the EDU is configured for secondary development; the R1 and R1 Air run Unitree's own programs from standard commands. |
| Best for | Buyers who want an impressive, reliable walking humanoid for demos, events, and showrooms. | Events, showrooms, schools and enthusiasts who want an agile walking humanoid to demonstrate, not to program. |
| Listing checked | 2026-10: sources for Unitree Robotics G1 | 2026-10: sources for Unitree Robotics R1 |
Listed prices may cover different configurations and tax terms. Use the delivered estimates above for your destination. Battery and payload figures are manufacturer specifications, not results from a shared test.
G1
In the box
- G1 robot (23 DOF)
- R3 remote control (100m range)
- 1x 9,000 mAh quick-release battery
- Charger (54V/5A)
Not included
- Any dexterous hands or wrists
- SDK/API access (explicitly no secondary development)
- NVIDIA Jetson compute (8-core CPU only)
- Second battery
- Import duties/VAT when buying direct
- Any upgrade path to EDU
R1
In the box
- R1 robot (26 joints, fixed hands)
- Smart quick-release battery (about 1 hour)
- Handheld remote controller
- Charger
- Stand that assembles into a hanging bracket
Not included
- Secondary development (R1 EDU only)
- Dexterous hands or grippers
- A high-power compute module (EDU option)
- Spare battery ($500 on Unitree's store)
- Import duties and taxes when buying direct
What the evidence tells you
- Highest capability rating
- G1 and R1 share 3/5 (tied).
- Highest maturity rating
- G1 and R1 share 5/5 (tied).
- Lowest listed weight
- R1: 29 kg.
Capability and maturity are editorial ratings based on specifications and sales availability. They do not measure reliability, autonomy, or performance on your task. Each datasheet shows the scoring factors.