G1
Humanoid agent AI avatar featuring imitation and reinforcement learning, force-controlled dexterous-hand manipulation, optional 23–43 joint motors, and the UnifoLM unified robot large model.
Primary use case: Humanoid agent AI avatar
Height
132 cm
Weight
35 kg
DOF
23
Battery
2 hrs
Price
$13
Specifications
Physical
Height
132 cm
Weight
35 kg
Degrees of Freedom
23
Locomotion
bipedal
Manipulation
Hand Type
Optional three-fingered dexterous hand (Dex3-1), optionally with tactile sensor arrays
Max Lift/Arm
2 kg
Power & Autonomy
Battery Life
2 hrs
Charging Time
1.5 hrs
AI & Compute
AI Capabilities
Imitation and reinforcement learning, Force-position hybrid control for precise object manipulation, Dexterous three-fingered hand control with optional tactile sensing, UnifoLM unified robot large model and robot world modeling
Onboard Compute
8-core high-performance CPU; optional high-computing module with multiple brands and models available, such as Orin
Commercial
Price
$13
Availability
Base G1 listed at US $13.5K; G1 EDU available by contacting sales.
Primary Use Case
Humanoid agent AI avatar
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