Expert Comparison 2026
Astribot S1 vs G1
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Astribot S1
Astribot
Ultra-fast humanoid with human-level dexterity. Speed surpasses human reaction.
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G1
Unitree Robotics
Best-selling humanoid robot. 5,500+ units shipped in 2025, targeting 20,000 in 2026. Deployed at Tokyo Haneda Airport (JAL). 23-43 DOF, LiDAR, ROS2.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | Astribot S1 | G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Price | TBD | $16,000 |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Height | 168cm | 127cm |
| Weight | 55kg | 35kg |
| Speed | 10km/h | 7.4km/h |
| Battery | --- | 9000mAh |
| DOF | 42 | 23-43 |
| OS | Astribot OS | Ubuntu/ROS2 |
AI and Software
Astribot S1
- Imitation Learning
- VLM
G1
- Isaac Gym
- UnifoLM-VLA-0
- ROS2
Expert VerdictWinner: G1
G1 wins on ecosystem; Astribot S1 wins on dexterity
Astribot S1 ($29,900) offers 12.5 m/s hand speed and 10kg dual-arm payload for precision manipulation. Unitree G1 ($16,000) wins on price, ROS2 community support, and proven developer ecosystem. G1 is the superior all-around research platform; S1 leads on high-speed manipulation.
G1 is better for
research labs needing proven open platform at lower cost
Astribot S1 is better for
high-speed manipulation tasks where S1 dexterity wins