Galbot G1 vs Mercury
Side-by-side comparison of Galbot G1 (Galbot Robotics) and Mercury (Apptronik, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Galbot G1China
- MercuryUnited States
Year First Available
- Galbot G12025
- Mercury2018
Verified Deployments
- Galbot G10 Deployments
- Mercury0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Galbot G1$206,000
- Mercury$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Galbot G110 hrs
- Mercury8 hrs
Availability Status
- Galbot G1ACTIVE
- MercuryACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Galbot G1173 mm
- Mercury118 mm
Weight
- Galbot G180 kg
- Mercury55 kg
Mobility Type
- Galbot G1bipedal
- Mercurywheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Galbot G1full bipedal
- Mercurywheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Galbot G1—
- Mercury1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Galbot G1—
- MercuryYes
Terrain
- Galbot G1flat indoor, dynamic environments
- Mercuryflat indoor, inclines up to 15°
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Galbot G110 kg
- Mercury1 kg
Total DOF
- Galbot G124
- Mercury19
Arm DOF
- Galbot G17
- Mercury17
Hand DOF
- Galbot G112
- Mercury—
Arm Reach
- Galbot G1240 cm
- Mercury—
Bimanual Coordination
- Galbot G1Yes
- MercuryYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Galbot G1AGX Orin 64GB 275TOPS
- MercuryJetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB
VLM Capable
- Galbot G1No
- Mercury—
Imitation Learning
- Galbot G1No
- MercuryNo
Programming
- Galbot G1voice command recognition
- Mercurycode_python, code_cpp, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Galbot G110 hrs
- Mercury8 hrs
Battery Swap
- Galbot G1No
- Mercury—
Software
SDK Languages
- Galbot G1AI-driven control
- MercuryPython, C++
ROS Support
- Galbot G1No
- MercuryYes
Open API
- Galbot G1No
- MercuryYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Galbot G1prototype
- Mercurycommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Galbot G1$206,000
- Mercury$150,000
Price Tier
- Galbot G1150K+
- Mercury—
Pricing Model
- Galbot G1purchase
- Mercury—
Applications
- Galbot G1manufacturing, logistics, retail, household chores
- Mercuryresearch, education, service, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $206,000 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 173 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 80 kg | 55 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, dynamic environments | flat indoor, inclines up to 15° |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 19 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 17 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 240 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AGX Orin 64GB 275TOPS | Jetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | voice command recognition | code_python, code_cpp, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI-driven control | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $206,000 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing, logistics, retail, household chores | research, education, service, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Galbot G1 and Mercury?
Galbot G1 is made by Galbot Robotics, based in CN. Mercury is made by Apptronik, Inc., based in US.
When were Galbot G1 and Mercury launched?
Galbot G1 launched in 2025. Mercury launched in 2018.
How much does Galbot G1 cost compared to Mercury?
Galbot G1 is listed at $206,000. Mercury is listed at $150,000.
How do Galbot G1 and Mercury compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Galbot G1 scores 27/100. Mercury scores 34/100. 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 Galbot G1 and Mercury?
Galbot G1 carries up to 5 kg. Mercury carries up to 1 kg.
Are Galbot G1 and Mercury 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 Galbot G1 and Mercury?
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
Galbot G1 vs Mercury 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.