GR-3 vs R1: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Fourier GR-3 Care-bot Humanoid and Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
Fourier Intelligence
Estimated (Fourier publishes no list price) · Updated 2026-07
Fourier does not publish GR-3 pricing and no verified figure exists. This range is inferred from the GR series generally — the GR-2 is estimated at $150,000+ with enterprise-only availability and no North American sales channel. Treat the GR-3 as a quote-only enterprise product and expect a similar band.
Unitree
Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-03
GR-3 is 2655% more expensive than R1
Price Comparison
GR-3
~$100,000–$170,000
Estimated (Fourier publishes no list price)
R1
$4,900
Unitree official (verified)
✓ Lower priceThe GR-3 costs 2655% more than the R1.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | GR-3 | R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 29 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 55 | 20-26 |
| Height | 165 cm | 123 cm |
| Battery Life | 3 h | — |
Our Verdict
On price, the R1 comes in 2655% cheaper than the GR-3 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.
This is a close match.
Choose the GR-3 for higher payload applications.
Choose the R1 for budget-conscious deployments.
Best For
GR-3
- ✓clinical and rehabilitation settings
- ✓elder care research
- ✓education
- ✓public venue interaction
R1
- ✓consumer/prosumer
- ✓education
- ✓entertainment
- ✓basic research
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GR-3 vs R1 — FAQ
Is the GR-3 or the R1 cheaper?
The R1 is cheaper at $4,900, versus ~$100,000–$170,000 for the GR-3 — a 2655% difference.
Which is better, the GR-3 or the R1?
The GR-3 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the R1 if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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