G1 vs Whiz
Side-by-side comparison of G1 (Guangxi Xiruier Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- G1—
- WhizUnited States
Year First Available
- G1—
- Whiz2019
Verified Deployments
- G10 Deployments
- Whiz0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- G1$1,200 USD
- WhizUp to $27,400 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- G1—
- Whiz3 hrs
Availability Status
- G1ACTIVE
- WhizACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- G10.9 m/s
- Whiz0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- G1—
- Whizfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,200 USD | Up to $27,400 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.9 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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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 | Whiz |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $1,200 | $27,400 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 6.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $248,800 | $222,600 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +20733% | +812% |
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 and Whiz?
G1 is made by Guangxi Xiruier Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.. Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
How do G1 and Whiz compare on the Robo Index?
G1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Whiz grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are G1 and Whiz in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between G1 and Whiz?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
G1 vs Whiz compares two robots in the cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.