Geminoid F vs Unitree R1 Base
Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid F (Kokoro, ATR, and Osaka University) and Unitree R1 Base (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseChina
Year First Available
- Geminoid F2010
- Unitree R1 Base—
Verified Deployments
- Geminoid F0 Deployments
- Unitree R1 Base0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Geminoid F$127,000 USD
- Unitree R1 Base$4,900–$5,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Base1 hrs
Availability Status
- Geminoid FACTIVE
- Unitree R1 BaseACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Geminoid F80 mm
- Unitree R1 Base121 mm
Weight
- Geminoid F30 kg
- Unitree R1 Base25 kg
Mobility Type
- Geminoid Fbipedal
- Unitree R1 Basebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Geminoid Ffull bipedal
- Unitree R1 Basefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Base2.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Baserun capable
Stair Climbing
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Terrain
- Geminoid Findoor
- Unitree R1 Baseindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Base2 kg
Total DOF
- Geminoid F53
- Unitree R1 Base40
Bimanual Coordination
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Geminoid FExternal teleoperation control unit and air valve system
- Unitree R1 Base100 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Base8-core high-performance CPU
VLM Capable
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Foundation Models
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Basefalse
Imitation Learning
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Programming
- Geminoid Fteleoperation via smart camera
- Unitree R1 Basehigh- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Base1 hrs
Charging Method
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Basemanual swap
Battery Swap
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Geminoid Fteleoperation via smart camera
- Unitree R1 Basehigh- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
ROS Support
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Simulation Platforms
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseIsaac SIM
Open API
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Geminoid Fcommercial
- Unitree R1 Baseresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Geminoid F$127,000 USD
- Unitree R1 Base$4,900–$5,900 USD
Price Tier
- Geminoid F150K+
- Unitree R1 Base80-150K
Pricing Model
- Geminoid Fpurchase
- Unitree R1 Basepurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- Geminoid F—
- Unitree R1 Base4 mo
Applications
- Geminoid Fhospitality, research
- Unitree R1 Baseresearch, industry, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $127,000 USD | $4,900–$5,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 80 mm | 121 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 25 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain | indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 53 | 40 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | External teleoperation control unit and air valve system | 100 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation via smart camera | high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | teleoperation via smart camera | high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM) |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Isaac SIM |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $127,000 USD | $4,900–$5,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 mo |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, research | research, industry, education |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Geminoid F and Unitree R1 Base?
Geminoid F is made by Kokoro, ATR, and Osaka University. Unitree R1 Base is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How do Geminoid F and Unitree R1 Base compare on the Robo Index?
Geminoid F grades AA on the Robo Index. Unitree R1 Base grades BBB. 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 Geminoid F and Unitree R1 Base 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 Geminoid F and Unitree R1 Base?
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
Geminoid F vs Unitree R1 Base 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 Index is calculated.