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 | 5 kg |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary torso) | 2.0 m/s |
| Actuators | Brushless DC with Position Feedback | Modular Joint Motors |
| Primary sensor | Stereo Camera + Joint Encoders + IMU | Depth Camera + IMU |
| Function | Research & development | Research & development |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Unitree G1 leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Reachy leads on price ($17,000 vs $13,500–$16,000) and battery life (4 h vs 2 h).
Unitree G1 leads on degrees of freedom (23 vs 15) and payload (5 kg 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
Mass-market affordable research and education humanoid. Foldable design with exceptional cost-to-performance ratio, widely adopted by university labs worldwide.