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 | 23 | 27 |
| Weight (kg) | 35 | 43 |
| Battery life (h) | 2 | 4 |
| Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Max speed | 2.0 m/s | 6 km/h |
| Actuators | Modular Joint Motors | electric |
| Primary sensor | Depth Camera + IMU | 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 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Pilot |
Verdict
Tiangong leads on 4 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tiangong leads on price ($41000 vs $13,500–$16,000), degrees of freedom (27 vs 23), max speed (6 km/h vs 2.0 m/s) and battery life (4 h vs 2 h).
Unitree G1
Mass-market affordable research and education humanoid. Foldable design with exceptional cost-to-performance ratio, widely adopted by university labs worldwide.
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.