Unitree G1 vs Booster K1
Compare Unitree G1 (Unitree Robotics) and Booster K1 (Booster Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Unitree G1 | Booster K1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | Booster Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 | 22 |
| Weight (kg) | 35 | 19.5 |
| Battery life (h) | 2 | 0.33 |
| Payload | About 2 kg per arm (base); about 3 kg (EDU) | |
| Max speed | 2 m/s | |
| Actuators | Modular Joint Motors | |
| Primary sensor | Depth Camera + IMU | |
| Function | Research & development | Education |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Unitree G1 leads on 2 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Unitree G1 leads on degrees of freedom (23 vs 22) and battery life (2 h vs 0.33 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, payload and max speed.
Unitree G1
Unitree's compact research and education humanoid. Foldable body, optional dexterous hands. Unitree lists no top speed on the G1 page.
Booster K1
Booster Robotics' small humanoid for education and professional developers: about 95 cm and 19.5 kg with 22 degrees of freedom. Booster lists 20 minutes of walking per charge on the 2 Ah battery and 1 h 10 min on the 5 Ah battery of the Education and Professional editions.