Close call. GR-2 and Walker C1 trade wins across the matrix.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Embodied AI research on grasping, force feedback, and sim-to-real transfer
Hotels, airports, and exhibition halls needing branded ambassadors for guest reception and wayfinding
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose GR-2. If the goal is to be ready when Walker C1's capabilities mature, track it.