Reachy vs Unitree G1
Compare Reachy (Pollen Robotics) and Unitree G1 (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Reachy | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pollen Robotics | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | France | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 15 | 23 |
| Weight (kg) | 12 | 35 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 2 |
| Payload | 2 kg | About 2 kg per arm (base); about 3 kg (EDU) |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary torso) | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Research & development | Research & development |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Unitree G1 leads on 3 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Reachy leads on battery life (4 h vs 2 h).
Unitree G1 leads on price (From $13,500 USD (tax and shipping excluded) vs $17,000), degrees of freedom (23 vs 15) and payload (About 2 kg per arm (base); about 3 kg (EDU) vs 2 kg).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: max speed.
Reachy
An open-source humanoid torso built for research, education, and creative applications. Reachy runs on Python with the open Reachy SDK and is designed to be hackable, modular, and accessible for labs and makers alike.
Unitree G1
Unitree's compact research and education humanoid. Foldable body, optional dexterous hands. Unitree lists no top speed on the G1 page.