Foxconn Humanoid vs Unitree G1 Basic
Side-by-side comparison of Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) and Unitree G1 Basic (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
- Unitree G1 BasicChina
Year First Available
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Verified Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
- Unitree G1 Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- Unitree G1 Basic$13,500–$17,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Availability Status
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
- Unitree G1 BasicACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
- Unitree G1 Basic127 mm
Weight
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic35 kg
Mobility Type
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
- Unitree G1 Basicbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
- Unitree G1 Basicfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Stair Climbing
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Terrain
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, educational
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic2 kg
Total DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid28
- Unitree G1 Basic43
Arm DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid7
- Unitree G1 Basic5
Hand DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid5
- Unitree G1 Basic7
Bimanual Coordination
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Unitree G1 Basic48V lithium battery
VLM Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Foundation Models
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree G1 Basicfalse
Imitation Learning
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Programming
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Unitree G1 BasicROS, Python, C++
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Unitree G1 BasicPython, C++
ROS Support
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Simulation Platforms
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Open API
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Deployment Maturity
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- Unitree G1 Basic$13,500–$17,900 USD
Price Tier
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
- Unitree G1 Basic150K+
Pricing Model
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
- Unitree G1 Basicpurchase
Warranty
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
- Unitree G1 Basic0.7 yrs
Production Pilots
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $13,500–$17,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | research, educational |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 43 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 48V lithium battery |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | ROS, Python, C++ |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $13,500–$17,900 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 0.7 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Foxconn Houston | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, teleoperation | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Foxconn Humanoid | Unitree G1 Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $15,700 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $234,300 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +1492% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Foxconn Humanoid and Unitree G1 Basic?
Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW. Unitree G1 Basic is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How do Foxconn Humanoid and Unitree G1 Basic compare on the Robo Score?
Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. Unitree G1 Basic scores 55.7. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Foxconn Humanoid and Unitree G1 Basic?
Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg. Unitree G1 Basic carries up to 2 kg.
Are Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid 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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Foxconn Humanoid 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 Robo Score is calculated.