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Unitree G1 vs Apollo
Unitree G1, from Unitree, lists at ~$16k at launch; ~$13.5k base in 2026 (EDU options cost more); Apollo, from Apptronik, at Targeting under $50k at scale; not yet sold. Here's how the two compare across price, realism, specifications and availability.
| Status | Shipping | Announced |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Form | Full body | Full body |
| Presents as | Non-gendered | Non-gendered |
| Price | ~$16k at launch; ~$13.5k base in 2026 (EDU options cost more) | Targeting under $50k at scale; not yet sold |
| Subscription | — | — |
| Availability | Shipping now | In pilots now |
| Origin | China | USA |
| Realism index | 22/100 | 28/100 |
| Height | 132 cm · 4 ft 4 in | 172 cm · 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 35 kg | 73 kg |
| Skin & materials | Exposed industrial chassis | Industrial; face and chest status displays |
| Actuation | 23 DOF (up to 43 on EDU); 90 N·m knees | Force-controlled electric linear actuators; ~44 DOF |
| Power | 9000 mAh quick-swap battery | Swappable battery, ~4 hr/pack (≈22 hr/day via hot-swaps) |
| Runtime | ~2 hours | ~4 hours per pack |
| AI & conversation | 8-core CPU; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU) | Google DeepMind Gemini Robotics |
| Voice | — | — |
| Mobility | Walks ~2 m/s; self-rights | Bipedal walking |
| Expressions | None | Status via displays |
| Languages | — | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 3D LiDAR + depth camera | — |