Explorer / Compare Galaxea AI R1 Provs unitree B2 For power grid and petrochemical facility inspections, where thermal imaging and gas sensing payloads and all-terrain mobility justify cost., B2 is easier to deploy today — R1 Pro is the longer bet on capability.
Category breakdown Deployment readiness
Maintenance confidence
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Navigation
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Price accessibility
ROI clarity
Labor replacement
Rated 7 kg / Max 10 kg (combined, dual-arm)
Payload
40 kg (walking sustained); 120 kg (standing)
Chassis movement speed: 1.5 m/s (6-DOF omnidirectional chassis)
Speed
6 m/s
~3 hours runtime (third-party reseller listing; official docs reportedly cite a 35Ah/1680Wh battery pack)
Battery
4–6 hours (45 Ah / 2250 Wh capacity); 5 hours without load for 20 km mileage, 4 hours with 20 kg load for 15 km mileage
Environment fit
Future potential
Height 1700 mm (H x W: 1700 x 675 mm); vertical operating range 0-2 m; arm length 680 mm, gripper-equipped arm radius 860 mm (86 cm)
Footprint
Standing: 1098 × 450 × 645 mm; Lying: 880 × 460 × 330 mm
R1 Pro · Best for
Bin picking and line feeding in warehouse fulfillment centers with raised platforms and conveyor systems
B2 · Best for
Power grid and petrochemical facility inspections, where thermal imaging and gas sensing payloads and all-terrain mobility justify cost.
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose B2. If the goal is to be ready when R1 Pro's capabilities mature, track it.