R1 vs GR-2: which robot wins?
Unitree's R1 against Fourier's GR-2 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| R1 | GR-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $5,900* | Enterprise pricing |
| HEIGHT | ~4′3″ / 121 cm | ~5′5″ / 175 cm* |
| WEIGHT | ~25 kg | ~63 kg* |
| PAYLOAD | Light objects* | ~3 kg per hand* |
| RUNTIME | ~1–2 hrs* | ~2 hrs, swappable* |
| DEXTERITY | 26 joint motors* | 12-DOF hands with tactile sensing* |
| AVAILABILITY | For sale | Industrial only |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.4 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The price earthquake. A real, walking, flipping humanoid for the cost of a used car — aimed at developers, educators, and early adopters. | The care-focused humanoid. Born from a rehab-robotics company, GR-2 bets that the killer app is helping humans, not just lifting boxes. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: R1 vs GR-2
R1 scores 7.4/10 in our independent evaluation; GR-2 scores 7.6/10. That 0.1999999999999993-point gap is real but not decisive — R1 may still be the right fit depending on your use case.
R1 is best for: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices. GR-2 is best for: Healthcare innovators and labs exploring robots that work with people, not around them.
Our scoring weighs five factors: autonomous capability, independent verification (third-party evidence scores higher than manufacturer claims), commercial deployment scale, price-to-capability ratio, and real-world availability today. Neither robot here is scored on marketing alone. R1 and GR-2 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
CHOOSE THE R1 IF…
- Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
- By far the cheapest credible humanoid on the market
- Light and safe enough for classrooms and homes
CHOOSE THE GR-2 IF…
- Healthcare innovators and labs exploring robots that work with people, not around them.
- Unique healthcare/rehabilitation pedigree and focus
- Refined dexterous hands with tactile sensing