COMPARISON
Unitree G1 vs Booster Robotics T1: spec comparison for European buyers
Both the Unitree G1 and the Booster Robotics T1 target Education & Research buyers in the €15–40k band, so the decision comes down to the details — and to which details your deployment actually depends on.
The Unitree G1 stands 14 cm taller (132 vs 118 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
For EU buyers specifically: the Unitree G1 is listed as “Available via EU distributor”, the Booster Robotics T1 as “Pre-order” — confirm distributor stock before anchoring a deployment date.
Values below are compiled from public manufacturer sources; confirm the exact configuration via quote before deciding.
Specifications
| Specification | Unitree G1 | Booster Robotics T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | €15–40k | from €34,000 (EU distributor) |
| Height (cm) | 132 | 118 |
| Weight (kg) | 35 | 30 |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 Best | 23 Best |
| Payload (kg) | 3 Best | — |
| Battery runtime (min) | 120 Best | 120 Best |
| Compute | — | 200 TOPS |
| Sensors | 3D LiDAR, depth camera, IMU | Stereo camera, IMU, contact sensors |
| Software / SDK | SDK, ROS2, Python API | SDK, ROS2, gait & vision stack |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | No | No |
| ROS 2 | Yes | Yes |
| EU availability | Available via EU distributor | Pre-order |
Which one fits you?
- Buying for research? Weigh the software stack and ROS 2 support and degrees of freedom first — in our experience these decide most research deployments.
- Buying for education? Weigh durability and repair cost and teaching materials and examples first — in our experience these decide most education deployments.
- Buying for competition? Weigh league eligibility and size class and impact durability and part supply first — in our experience these decide most competition deployments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Unitree G1 or the Booster Robotics T1 cheaper?
Both are listed in the €15–40k price band. Final pricing depends heavily on configuration — request quotes for both to compare like-for-like.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Unitree G1 — Available via EU distributor; Booster Robotics T1 — Pre-order. Confirm lead time, EU service coverage and spare-part supply directly with each vendor or distributor.
So which one should we choose?
This page deliberately declares no winner. The right choice depends on your use case, integration effort and EU supply chain — use the decision guide above, then request quotes for both.
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