Unitree G1+ vs Tiangong
Compare Unitree G1+ (Unitree Robotics) and Tiangong (X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Unitree G1+ | Tiangong |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 27 |
| Weight (kg) | 35 | 43 |
| Battery life (h) | 2 | 4 |
| Payload | About 3 kg per arm (about 4 kg on the 25–45 DoF edition) | 5 kg |
| Max speed | 6 km/h | |
| Actuators | Modular joint motors | electric |
| Primary sensor | Binocular camera + wide-angle camera | RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, high-precision IMU, six-axis force/torque sensors |
| Function | Research & development | general-purpose humanoid for dynamic locomotion and terrain navigation |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Pilot |
Verdict
Tiangong leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Unitree G1+ leads on price (US $15K (tax and shipping excluded) vs $41000) and payload (About 3 kg per arm (about 4 kg on the 25–45 DoF edition) vs 5 kg).
Tiangong leads on degrees of freedom (27 vs 25) and battery life (4 h vs 2 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: max speed.
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.
Tiangong
Tiangong is a full-size, fully electric humanoid robot developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid). Unveiled in April 2024, it is the world's first such robot capable of stable running at 6 km/h while navigating slopes and stairs without visual input.