CW-R1 Bipedal Robot vs Unitree G1 Basic
Side-by-side comparison of CW-R1 Bipedal Robot (Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD) and Unitree G1 Basic (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotChina
- Unitree G1 BasicChina
Year First Available
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2025
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Verified Deployments
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot0 Deployments
- Unitree G1 Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- Unitree G1 Basic$17,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Availability Status
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotACTIVE
- Unitree G1 BasicACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot121 mm
- Unitree G1 Basic127 mm
Weight
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot25 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic35 kg
Mobility Type
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbipedal
- Unitree G1 Basicbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotfull bipedal
- Unitree G1 Basicfull bipedal
Running Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotstatic walk
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Stair Climbing
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Terrain
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotflat_indoor
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, educational
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic2 kg
Total DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot24
- Unitree G1 Basic43
Arm DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot5
- Unitree G1 Basic5
Hand DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 Basic7
Arm Reach
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot43.5 cm
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Bimanual Coordination
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotindependent
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Tool Use
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot100 TOPS
- Unitree G1 Basic48V lithium battery
Compute Platform
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU)
- Unitree G1 Basic—
VLM Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Foundation Models
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 Basicfalse
Imitation Learning
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmulti task
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Teleoperation
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotjoystick, web_interface
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Programming
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcode_python, code_ros
- Unitree G1 BasicROS, Python, C++
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Charging Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmanual swap
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Battery Swap
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Fall Recovery
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Human Detection Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotvision human
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Software
SDK Languages
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotPython, C++
- Unitree G1 BasicPython, C++
ROS Support
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Simulation Platforms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Open API
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotopen rest
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbeta pilot
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- Unitree G1 Basic$17,990
Price Tier
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot20-40K
- Unitree G1 Basic150K+
Pricing Model
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcapex
- Unitree G1 Basicpurchase
Warranty
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 yrs
- Unitree G1 Basic0.7 yrs
Applications
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotresearch
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $17,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 121 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | research, educational |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 43 |
| Arm DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 43.5 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | 48V lithium battery |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | ROS, Python, C++ |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $17,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 0.7 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, teleoperation |
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Frequently asked
Who makes CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 Basic?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is made by Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD, based in CN. Unitree G1 Basic is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does CW-R1 Bipedal Robot cost compared to Unitree G1 Basic?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is listed at $4,900. Unitree G1 Basic is listed at $17,990.
How do CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 Basic compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot scores 46/100. Unitree G1 Basic scores 52/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 Basic?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot carries up to 2 kg. Unitree G1 Basic carries up to 2 kg.
Are CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 Basic in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 Basic?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot vs Unitree G1 Basic compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.