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Buddy vs Unitree G1
Quick verdict
Buddy leads on 8 of 12 comparable rows
Buddy leads on Reality Score, Data Freshness, Battery, and Price (+4 more). Unitree G1 leads on Readiness Score, Speed, Mobility, and Manipulation.
Who should choose which?
Choose Buddy if…
- Budget is a priority and Buddy lists lower ($4,890+).
- Your main goal is elder care, which Buddy targets directly.
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
- You prefer a mobile form factor over the alternatives in this compare.
Choose Unitree G1 if…
- You need a pre-order path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Your main goal is home assistant, which Unitree G1 targets directly.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
- You prefer a humanoid form factor over the alternatives in this compare.
| Spec | Buddy  Blue Frog RoboticsLeads 8 | Unitree G1  UnitreeLeads 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 87 | 89 |
| Reality Score | 86 | 82 |
| Data Freshness | 100% | 85% |
| Speed | 2.5 km/h | 7 km/h |
| Payload | Unknown | 2–3 kg |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 56 cm | 127 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 35 kg |
| Battery | 4–6 h | 2 h |
| Form | Mobile | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $4,890+ | $16,000 |
| Market Status | Limited | Pre-order |
| Availability | Limited | Limited |
| Countries | United States, France, European Union, Global (quote-based) | United States, China, Japan, Germany |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 78 | 92 |
| Manipulation | 20 | 78 |
| Perception | 84 | 80 |
| Autonomy | 76 | 65 |
| Social Interaction | 95 | 45 |
| Home Navigation | 74 | 70 |
| Sensors | 13 MP cameras (80° & 130°), 6× obstacle (IR/ultrasonic), 6× drop/cliff, 3× touch, 4× omni mics, 1× directional mic, IR sensor | Intel RealSense D435, LIVOX MID-360 LiDAR, IMU |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Ecosystem | Buddy OS + Companion apps; Buddy PRO Multi-Apps (annual license); Android SDK (annual subscription); ChatGPT / generative AI integrations; BuddyLab educational coding; Telepresence and tele-assistance | Unitree SDK; ROS2 support; Third-party teleoperation apps |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.