Unitree G1 ranks higher overall (55 vs 42, a 13-point gap). Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) is ahead in manipulation, autonomy; Unitree G1 is ahead in locomotion, hands, deployment. Unitree G1 is cheaper: about $13,500 vs $50,000.
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Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)
Apptronik · USA · Walks on legs
Height173 cm
Weight73 kg
Joints?
Lifts25 kg
Speed?
Battery4 h
Price$50k reported
Pilots
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55score
Unitree G1
Unitree · China · Walks on legs
Height132 cm
Weight35 kg
Joints23
Lifts2 kg
Speed?
Battery2 h
Price$14k-$22k
On sale
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)
Unitree G1
Body
173 cm
Height
132 cm
73 kg
Weight
35 kg
Legs
Moves on
Legs
?
Joints (degrees of freedom)
23
proprietary electric linear actuators (original Apollo)
Actuators
Low-inertia PMSM joint motors, up to 120 Nm (EDU)
Hands and lifting
?
Joints per hand
7
5
Fingers
3
25 kg
Carries (both arms)
2 kg
?
Lifts per arm
2 kg
Battery
4 h
Runtime per charge
2 h
swappable batteries for 7x22 operation; opportunity charging and tethering
force-control safety architecture with perimeter zones
Sensors
Depth camera + 3D LiDAR; 4-mic array; 5W speaker; WiFi 6, BT 5.2
Fleet Connect
Software / SDK
no secondary development
Buying it
$50k reported
Price
$14k-$22k
Reported target under 50,000 USD per unit; CEO said cost comparable to a new car; no list price
Price details
Official price: G1 (Basic) 85000 CNY; G1 Pro (shop variant) 21500 USD
fleets deployed at Robot Park and customer sites
Availability
in stock (shop)
Pilots
Status
On sale
Not disclosed
Units shipped
~5500 Unitree humanoids, mostly G1 (2025)
Mercedes-Benz; GXO; Jabil
Customers
Universities, research labs, event rental firms
delivering kits to assembly lines; tote handling
Used for
Research, education, entertainment and events
What it has shown (our assessment)
Walks slowly on flat floors
Locomotion
Acrobatics and parkour
Two-handed work in real settings
Manipulation
Scripted pick-and-place
Basic hand, under 6 joints
Hands
Hand with 6-11 joints
Learned AI policies in demos
Autonomy
Limited autonomy in demos
Paid pilots with customers
Deployment
1,000+ robots shipped
Watch them
Welcome to Robot Park, where Apptronik is building the future with Apollo 2 · Apptronik on YouTubeUnitree Introducing | Unitree G1 Humanoid Agent | AI Avatar | Price from $16K · Unitree Robotics on YouTube
What each has shown
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): delivery of components and kits to Mercedes-Benz, GXO pilots
Unitree G1: Kung Fu at the Spring Gala, somersaults, running, jumping over obstacles
FAQ
Which ranks higher, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Unitree G1?
Unitree G1 ranks higher overall (55 vs 42, a 13-point gap).
Can you buy Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Unitree G1?
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): in customer pilots. Unitree G1: on sale.
Which costs less, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Unitree G1?
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) about $50,000; Unitree G1 about $13,500.
