N2 vs Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)
Side-by-side comparison of N2 (Noetix) and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- N2China
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)China
Year First Available
- N22023
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Verified Deployments
- N20 Deployments
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- N2$21,206
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)$65,900
Battery / Shift Runtime
- N21.5 hrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)2 hrs
Availability Status
- N2ACTIVE
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- N2118 mm
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)132 mm
Weight
- N230 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)35 kg
Mobility Type
- N2bipedal
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- N2full bipedal
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)full bipedal
Walking Speed
- N23.2 m/s
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)2 m/s
Running Capable
- N2run capable
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Stair Climbing
- N2demo only
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Terrain
- N2flat_indoor, mild_incline
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- N25 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)3 kg
Payload (Peak)
- N25 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Total DOF
- N218
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)43
Arm DOF
- N24
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)7
Hand DOF
- N20
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)3
Bimanual Coordination
- N2independent
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- N26 TOPS
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (100 TOPS)
Compute Platform
- N2NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
VLM Capable
- N2none
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Foundation Models
- N2—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)false
Imitation Learning
- N2No
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Programming
- N2code_python, code_ros, teleoperation
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Python, C++, ROS 2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- N21.5 hrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)2 hrs
Battery Capacity
- N20.3 kWh
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Charging Method
- N2manual swap
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Battery Swap
- N2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Avg Power Consumption
- N215 W
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- N2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Human Detection Method
- N2vision human
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Software
SDK Languages
- N2Python, C++, ROS
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Python, C++, ROS
ROS Support
- N2ros2 community
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Yes
Open API
- N2open rest
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Yes
Air-Gap Capable
- N2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- N2beta pilot
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- N2$21,206
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)$65,900
Price Tier
- N280-150K
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)under_50k
Pricing Model
- N2capex
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)outright purchase
Warranty
- N2—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)1 yrs
Applications
- N2education, research, hospitality
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)education, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $21,206 | $65,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 118 mm | 132 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.2 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | demo only | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 3 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 18 | 43 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 0 | 3 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 6 TOPS | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (100 TOPS) |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation | Python, C++, ROS 2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 15 W | — |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $21,206 | $65,900 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research, hospitality | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes N2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
N2 is made by Noetix, based in CN. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does N2 cost compared to Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
N2 is listed at $21,206. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) is listed at $65,900.
How do N2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) compare on the Robolist Product Score?
N2 scores 44/100. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) scores 52/100. 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 N2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
N2 carries up to 5 kg. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) carries up to 3 kg.
Are N2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) 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 N2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
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
N2 vs Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) 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.