CW-R1 Bipedal Robot vs Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot
Side-by-side comparison of CW-R1 Bipedal Robot (Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD) and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot (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 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…China
Year First Available
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2025
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…—
Verified Deployments
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot0 Deployments
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…$66,400
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…2 hrs
Availability Status
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotACTIVE
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot121 mm
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…132 mm
Weight
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot25 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…35 kg
Mobility Type
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbipedal
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotfull bipedal
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…full bipedal
Walking Speed
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…2 m/s
Running Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotstatic walk
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…run capable
Stair Climbing
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…No
Terrain
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotflat_indoor
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…3 kg
Total DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot24
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…43
Arm DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot5
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…7
Hand DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…7
Arm Reach
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot43.5 cm
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…45 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotindependent
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…coordinated planning
Tool Use
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot100 TOPS
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…100 TOPS
Compute Platform
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU)
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
VLM Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…onboard small
Foundation Models
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…UnifoLM-VLA-0
Imitation Learning
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmulti task
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…multi task
Teleoperation
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotjoystick, web_interface
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…vr_headset
Programming
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcode_python, code_ros
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…code_python, code_ros, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…2 hrs
Charging Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmanual swap
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…manual swap
Battery Swap
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…Yes
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…Yes
Fall Recovery
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…Yes
Human Detection Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotvision human
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotPython, C++
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…Python, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
Open API
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotopen rest
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…Yes
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…90 %
Deployment Maturity
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbeta pilot
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…$66,400
Price Tier
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot20-40K
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…40-80K
Pricing Model
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcapex
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…capex
Delivery Lead Time
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…2 mo
Warranty
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 yrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…1.5 yrs
Applications
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotresearch
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid…research, healthcare_assist, hazardous_env
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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 | $66,400 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 121 mm | 132 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 43 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 43.5 cm | 45 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute | 100 TOPS | 100 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | UnifoLM-VLA-0 |
| Imitation Learning | multi task | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method | manual swap | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo |
| Open API | open rest | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | — | 90 % |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $66,400 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 1.5 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, healthcare_assist, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is made by Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD, based in CN. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does CW-R1 Bipedal Robot cost compared to Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is listed at $4,900. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot is listed at $66,400.
How do CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot scores 46/100. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot 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 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot carries up to 2 kg. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot carries up to 3 kg.
Are CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot 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 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot?
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 EDU Ultimate B Humanoid Robot 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.