Pepper vs Unitree G1
Compare Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) and Unitree G1 (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Pepper | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SoftBank Robotics | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Japan | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 17 | 23 |
| Weight (kg) | 28 | 35 |
| Battery life (h) | 12 | 2 |
| Payload | N/A (no arms lifting) | About 2 kg per arm (base); about 3 kg (EDU) |
| Max speed | 1.0 m/s | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Social interaction | Research & development |
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Pepper leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Pepper leads on price ($1,500 vs From $13,500 USD (tax and shipping excluded)) and battery life (12 h vs 2 h).
Unitree G1 leads on degrees of freedom (23 vs 17).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload and max speed.
Pepper
A social humanoid designed for human interaction in retail, hospitality, and healthcare settings. Pepper detects faces, recognizes emotions, and engages in natural conversation with multi-language speech synthesis.
Unitree G1
Unitree's compact research and education humanoid. Foldable body, optional dexterous hands. Unitree lists no top speed on the G1 page.