Unitree G1 vs Unitree R1
The Unitree G1 is listed but backordered at $13,500. The Unitree R1 is listed at $4,900, but we couldn’t confirm it can be ordered now. The Unitree G1 is 9 cm taller.
| Unitree G1 | Unitree R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Backordered | Not confirmed orderable |
| Autonomy | Unclear | Unclear |
| Price (USD) | $13,500 | $4,900 |
| Height | 132 cm | 123 cm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 27 kg |
| Payload | 2 kg, arm load (per arm) | — |
| Battery | — | — |
| Runtime | 2 h | 1 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 23 | 20 |
| Walking speed | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Sources | shop.unitree.com, unitree.com all facts | unitree.com, shop.unitree.com all facts |
A teal edge marks the better figure. The cheaper price is marked only when both robots can be ordered. "—" means the maker does not publish it. Runtime is not ranked because ranges and conditions vary. Last full check: Oct 24, 2026. Unitree G1: Offer/status checked Oct 27, 2026. Unitree R1: Offer/status checked Oct 26, 2026.
To scale, next to a 175 cm person.
Key differences
- Both are labelled unclear: the maker does not say.
- The Unitree G1 weighs 8 kg more (35 vs 27 kg).
- Published runtime: Unitree G1, 2 h; Unitree R1, 1 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: Unitree G1, not stated; Unitree R1, not stated.
Unitree G1 in brief
The Unitree G1 lists at $13,500 (G1), but it is backordered at the seller we checked.
Unitree says the standard G1 can't be programmed by owners. Custom programming needs the G1 EDU edition, bought through Unitree's sales team. (shop.unitree.com)
Unitree R1 in brief
The Unitree R1 is listed for $4,900 (R1 AIR), but we couldn't confirm it can be ordered now. The white R1 AIR is backordered at the Unitree shop; the shop does not mark the other colour.
Unitree says R1 has a built-in AI model for speech and images. Only the R1 EDU version can be programmed by owners. (shop.unitree.com)