pib.Pro vs Unitree G1 Basic
Side-by-side comparison of pib.Pro (pib) and Unitree G1 Basic (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- pib.ProGermany
- Unitree G1 BasicChina
Year First Available
- pib.Pro2023
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Verified Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
- Unitree G1 Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- pib.Pro$111
- Unitree G1 Basic$17,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Availability Status
- pib.ProACTIVE
- Unitree G1 BasicACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- pib.Pro890 mm
- Unitree G1 Basic127 mm
Weight
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic35 kg
Mobility Type
- pib.Probipedal
- Unitree G1 Basicbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- pib.Profull bipedal
- Unitree G1 Basicfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Terrain
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, educational
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic2 kg
Total DOF
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic43
Arm DOF
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic5
Hand DOF
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic7
Bimanual Coordination
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic48V lithium battery
VLM Capable
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Foundation Models
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basicfalse
Imitation Learning
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Programming
- pib.Procode_ros
- Unitree G1 BasicROS, Python, C++
Battery & Power
Runtime
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Battery Swap
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Software
SDK Languages
- pib.ProPython
- Unitree G1 BasicPython, C++
ROS Support
- pib.ProYes
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Open API
- pib.ProYes
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- pib.ProIP69K
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Deployment Maturity
- pib.Procommercial
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- pib.Pro$111
- Unitree G1 Basic$17,990
Price Tier
- pib.Pro<10K
- Unitree G1 Basic150K+
Pricing Model
- pib.Propurchase
- Unitree G1 Basicpurchase
Warranty
- pib.Pro—
- Unitree G1 Basic0.7 yrs
Applications
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $111 | $17,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 890 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 0.4 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | research, educational |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 43 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 48V lithium battery |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | ROS, Python, C++ |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP69K | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $111 | $17,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 0.7 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes pib.Pro and Unitree G1 Basic?
pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE. Unitree G1 Basic is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does pib.Pro cost compared to Unitree G1 Basic?
pib.Pro is listed at $111. Unitree G1 Basic is listed at $17,990.
How do pib.Pro and Unitree G1 Basic compare on the Robolist Product Score?
pib.Pro scores 48/100. Unitree G1 Basic scores 52/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are pib.Pro and Unitree G1 Basic 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 pib.Pro and Unitree G1 Basic?
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
pib.Pro vs Unitree G1 Basic 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.