G1 Edu Ultimate D vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of G1 Edu Ultimate D (Unitree Robotics) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- G1 Edu Ultimate DChina
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- G1 Edu Ultimate D—
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- G1 Edu Ultimate D0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- G1 Edu Ultimate D$67,900–$73,900 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- G1 Edu Ultimate D2 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- G1 Edu Ultimate DACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- G1 Edu Ultimate D35 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- G1 Edu Ultimate D1270 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- G1 Edu Ultimate Dbipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- G1 Edu Ultimate Dfull bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- G1 Edu Ultimate D2 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- G1 Edu Ultimate DYes
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- G1 Edu Ultimate Drough terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- G1 Edu Ultimate D3 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- G1 Edu Ultimate D41
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- G1 Edu Ultimate D7
- RoboThespian 3—
Hand DOF
- G1 Edu Ultimate D5
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNVIDIA Jetson Orin 16G
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Foundation Models
- G1 Edu Ultimate Dfalse
- RoboThespian 3—
Imitation Learning
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- G1 Edu Ultimate D100 TOPS AI Secondary development
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- G1 Edu Ultimate D2 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- G1 Edu Ultimate DPython
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- G1 Edu Ultimate DNo
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- G1 Edu Ultimate Dcommercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- G1 Edu Ultimate D$67,900–$73,900 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- G1 Edu Ultimate D500k_plus
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- G1 Edu Ultimate Doutright purchase
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- G1 Edu Ultimate D1 yrs
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- G1 Edu Ultimate Dresearch
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $67,900–$73,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 33 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1270 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough terrain | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin 16G | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | 100 TOPS AI Secondary development | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $67,900–$73,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 500k_plus | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | entertainment, education |
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, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | G1 Edu Ultimate D | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $70,900 | No price |
| Payback period | 17.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $179,100 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +253% | — |
RoboThespian 3 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 G1 Edu Ultimate D and RoboThespian 3?
G1 Edu Ultimate D is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
How do G1 Edu Ultimate D and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
G1 Edu Ultimate D scores 60.7 on the Robo Score. RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4. 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.
Are G1 Edu Ultimate D and RoboThespian 3 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 G1 Edu Ultimate D and RoboThespian 3?
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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G1 Edu Ultimate D vs RoboThespian 3 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.