GR-3 vs Kinisi KR1
Side-by-side comparison of GR-3 (Fourier) and Kinisi KR1 (Kinisi Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GR-3China
- Kinisi KR1United States
Year First Available
- GR-32025
- Kinisi KR12023
Verified Deployments
- GR-30 Deployments
- Kinisi KR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GR-3$80,000–$119,995
- Kinisi KR1$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GR-32 hrs
- Kinisi KR18 hrs
Availability Status
- GR-3ACTIVE
- Kinisi KR1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- GR-3165 mm
- Kinisi KR1162 mm
Weight
- GR-370 kg
- Kinisi KR1100 kg
Mobility Type
- GR-3bipedal
- Kinisi KR1wheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- GR-3full bipedal
- Kinisi KR1wheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- GR-31.7 m/s
- Kinisi KR14.5 m/s
Running Capable
- GR-3run capable
- Kinisi KR1—
Stair Climbing
- GR-3Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Terrain
- GR-3flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Kinisi KR1flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- GR-33 kg
- Kinisi KR110 kg
Total DOF
- GR-344
- Kinisi KR121
Arm DOF
- GR-37
- Kinisi KR1—
Hand DOF
- GR-312
- Kinisi KR12
Bimanual Coordination
- GR-3Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- GR-3AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8-core 16-thread)
- Kinisi KR1Nvidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- GR-3No
- Kinisi KR1No
Foundation Models
- GR-3false
- Kinisi KR1false
Imitation Learning
- GR-3Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Teleoperation
- GR-3full_body_suit
- Kinisi KR1—
Programming
- GR-3lead-through programming, direct command
- Kinisi KR1LLM integration
Battery & Power
Runtime
- GR-33 hrs
- Kinisi KR18 hrs
Charging Method
- GR-3manual swap
- Kinisi KR1—
Battery Swap
- GR-3Yes
- Kinisi KR1Yes
Safety
Human Detection Method
- GR-3multi modal
- Kinisi KR1—
Software
SDK Languages
- GR-3Python, C++
- Kinisi KR1LLM integration
ROS Support
- GR-3Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Open API
- GR-3Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- GR-3production scale
- Kinisi KR1prototype
IP Rating
- GR-3—
- Kinisi KR1IP 65
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GR-3$80,000–$119,995
- Kinisi KR1$75,000
Price Tier
- GR-3150K+
- Kinisi KR150k_150k
Pricing Model
- GR-3capex
- Kinisi KR1outright purchase
Warranty
- GR-32 yrs
- Kinisi KR1—
Applications
- GR-3rehab, research, industrial, commercial_service
- Kinisi KR1warehouse_transport, assembly
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $80,000–$119,995 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 100 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | 4.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 44 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8-core 16-thread) | Nvidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | full_body_suit | — |
| Programming (values differ) | lead-through programming, direct command | LLM integration |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | LLM integration |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production scale | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP 65 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000–$119,995 | $75,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 50k_150k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | rehab, research, industrial, commercial_service | warehouse_transport, assembly |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes GR-3 and Kinisi KR1?
GR-3 is made by Fourier, based in CN. Kinisi KR1 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US.
When were GR-3 and Kinisi KR1 launched?
GR-3 launched in 2025. Kinisi KR1 launched in 2023.
How do GR-3 and Kinisi KR1 compare on the Robo Index?
GR-3 scores 100/100. Kinisi KR1 scores 72/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between GR-3 and Kinisi KR1?
GR-3 carries up to 3 kg. Kinisi KR1 carries up to 25 kg.
Are GR-3 and Kinisi KR1 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 GR-3 and Kinisi KR1?
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
GR-3 vs Kinisi KR1 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.