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.

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Fourier Intelligence

~$100,000–$170,000Estimate

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.

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Unitree

$4,900Verified

Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-03

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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 price

The GR-3 costs 2655% more than the R1.

Winner by Category

Category
GR-3
R1
Price
$135,000
$4,900
Winner
Payload
Reach
Precision
Max Speed
Value for Money
Better value
Winner
Higher cost/spec

Full Spec Comparison

SpecGR-3R1
Weight29 kg
Degrees of Freedom5520-26
Height165 cm123 cm
Battery Life3 h
Certifications
CE
CE

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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