Galbot G1vsKepler Robotics Mechanical Qilin
Galbot G1 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
G1
3 wins
Mechanical Qilin
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 72Deployment readiness35
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 42Price accessibility30
- 65ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 70Labor replacement60
- 5 kg per arm; 10 kg combined (both arms simultaneously, at wrist center) — official spec, not a separate variantPayloadapproximately 1 ton
- Max speed 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h); wheeled omnidirectional base — not a walking/running bipedSpeed—
- 8 hours (official developer manual); some marketing/press materials cite 10 hoursBattery8-hour shift on one charge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit70
- 78Future potential75
- Height 173 cm; reach up to 210 cm (vertical with lift); arm length 71 cm; horizontal span 190 cmFootprint2175 × 800 × 1630 mm (W × D × H)
G1 · Best for
10+ Beijing pharmacies deploying G1 for 24/7 shelf management and retrieval
Mechanical Qilin · Best for
Mountain rescue resupply: transport food, medical kits, equipment on steep slopes where vehicles cannot reach
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose G1. If the goal is to be ready when Mechanical Qilin's capabilities mature, track it.