COMPARISON
Unitree R1 vs Unitree G1: spec comparison for European buyers
The Unitree R1 (<€15k) and the Unitree G1 (€15–40k) sit in different price bands. The practical question is not which robot is better, but whether the gap buys capabilities your use case needs.
The Unitree G1 stands 10 cm taller (132 vs 122 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
On degrees of freedom, the Unitree R1 offers 26 against 23 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.
For EU buyers specifically: the Unitree R1 is listed as “Pre-order”, the Unitree G1 as “Available via EU distributor” — 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 R1 | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | <€15k | €15–40k |
| Height (cm) | 122 | 132 |
| Weight (kg) | 25 | 35 |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 Best | 23 |
| Payload (kg) | — | 3 Best |
| Battery runtime (min) | 60 | 120 Best |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | Depth camera, IMU | 3D LiDAR, depth camera, IMU |
| Software / SDK | SDK, ROS2 compatible | SDK, ROS2, Python API |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | No | No |
| ROS 2 | Yes | Yes |
| EU availability | Pre-order | Available via EU distributor |
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 demo & events? Weigh startup time and show modes and transport weight and setup first — in our experience these decide most demo & events deployments.
Still unsure? The quiz maps your use case and budget to a shortlist in two minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Unitree R1 or the Unitree G1 cheaper?
List bands differ: the Unitree R1 sits in <€15k, the Unitree G1 in €15–40k. Check which configuration each band actually includes before comparing totals.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Unitree R1 — Pre-order; Unitree G1 — Available via EU distributor. 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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