Name: Galbot
Brand: Galbot

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$55,000

The Galbot G1 is a Chinese-made household humanoid robot priced at approximately $87,000–$97,000, designed specifically for domestic and commercial tasks. Standing 173 cm with a 360° omnidirectional wheeled chassis, it achieves an industry-leading 10-hour battery life. The robot gained recognition after performing live on China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala before 679 million viewers, and is already deployed 24/7 in over 10 Beijing pharmacies and a humanoid-operated convenience store. Built by Beijing Galaxy General Robot (founded May 2023, backed by CATL and GGV Capital at a $3 billion valuation).

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Overview

The Galbot G1 is built by Beijing Galaxy General Robot Co., Ltd. (founded May 2023), which has raised $800 million in funding at a $3 billion valuation backed by CATL, GGV Capital, and CMG Media Fund. Unlike bipedal research humanoids, the G1 is purpose-built for real-world household and commercial deployment, using a wheeled chassis for stability, battery efficiency, and reliability. Its 173 cm height and 240 cm maximum reach allow it to access standard shelves within human-designed spaces. The Premium variant runs on an NVIDIA Jetson Thor processor and claims 100% autonomy without teleoperation.

Key Features

Obstacle avoidance
Standing up after a fall
Running 100 m
Walking up and down stairs
Jumping and controlled landing
Sorting in logistics flows
Assembly assistance
Loading/unloading a dishwasher
Folding garments
Threading a needle
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 88 kg
Max Speed: 5 km/h
Walking Speed: 3 km/h
Strength (Payload): 15 kg
Runtime per Charge: ~2 hours
Overall Degrees of Freedom: 25
Hand Degrees of Freedom: N/A
Human-scale dexterity: Dual-arm design for accurate, repeatable handling across varied parts and materials
Adaptable manipulation: End-effector options and control tuned for different textures, shapes, and sizes
Perception for safety: Multi-sensor approach (vision + tactile described) for precise scene understanding and safe collaboration
AI-driven skills: On-board algorithms support learning from experience and adjusting to new tasks
Safe with Humans / CPU-GPU / OS / Connectivity / Camera resolution / IP rating / Latency / Motor & Gear Tech / Materials / Number of Fingers / Main Market: N/A
H.G. Skill Score (official): 4
Verification Status: Not verified
Shipping Size / Color: N/A

Technical Specifications

Total: 4/10 — Navigation 2/5 + Manipulation 2/5.

Technical Highlights

The G1's wheeled chassis delivers significant advantages over bipedal alternatives: no fall risk while carrying payloads, lower power consumption extending runtime to 10 hours (vs 2–4 hours for bipedal rivals), and fewer mechanical failure points. The platform connects to Galbot's cloud infrastructure for OTA software updates and remote monitoring. The tradeoff is an inability to climb stairs, making the G1 optimal for flat-floor commercial and residential environments.

Applications

The Galbot G1 is deployed commercially across pharmacy operations (24/7 service in 10+ Beijing pharmacies), the world's first humanoid-operated convenience store in Beijing, and automotive/electronics manufacturing lines. Demonstrated household tasks include folding clothes, hanging laundry, picking up clutter, pouring drinks, retrieving objects on voice command, and general space organization. The robot is best suited for single-story homes or elevator-accessible buildings.