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 | 25 |
| Weight (kg) | 28 | 35 |
| Battery life (h) | 12 | 2 |
| Payload | N/A (no arms lifting) | About 3 kg per arm (about 4 kg on the 25–45 DoF edition) |
| Max speed | 1.0 m/s | |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Servo Motors | Modular joint motors |
| Primary sensor | Stereo cameras + 3D Depth Sensor + 4x Microphones | Binocular camera + wide-angle camera |
| Function | Social interaction | Research & development |
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Unitree G1+ leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Pepper leads on battery life (12 h vs 2 h).
Unitree G1+ leads on price (US $15K (tax and shipping excluded) vs $1,500) and degrees of freedom (25 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+
Upgraded version of Unitree's compact G1 research humanoid: two added neck degrees of freedom, higher-torque shoulder, waist and arm motors, a binocular plus wide-angle camera set and continuous external power. Priced from $15K USD before tax and shipping.