For reinforcement learning training and algorithm development in university robotics labs, Lite 3 is easier to deploy today — G1 is the longer bet on capability.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Large-scale teleoperated data collection for embodied AI model training in automotive or electronics assembly
Reinforcement learning training and algorithm development in university robotics labs
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Lite 3. If the goal is to be ready when G1's capabilities mature, track it.