G1
Limited evidenceRead the findings →Galbot's wheeled, two-armed robot for fetching and packing goods in shops and warehouses. It's for businesses that can deal with Galbot directly. It's sold mainly in China, and a recent US rule blocks new foreign-made robots of its type from sale there.
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See the alternatives below, or switch market.
Where it sits in Galbot’s range
- G1This model
- Galbot S1Industrial robot running round the clock at a battery plant
- Galbot ET1First walking humanoid, shown August 2026; not on sale
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What we know
TechTimes described its IFA 2026 demo in Berlin and gathered Galbot's deployment figures, and The Robot Report reported its customers and funding from Galbot's own statements. The specs come from Galbot. TechTimes quotes a lighter weight and a longer running time than Galbot's page, which may come down to different versions. There's still no independent measure of how reliable it is or how often people have to step in.
Where it's already working
Galbot says its robot shops run at more than 170 sites in over 40 Chinese cities, and that G1s in instant-delivery warehouses have worked around the clock for more than eighteen months Galbot. The Robot Report reported G1 work at Beijing's Xuanwu Hospital and trials with CATL, Bosch, Toyota and Hyundai, plus Galbot's claim of orders for thousands of units. These are Galbot's figures, not audited results, but they point to a robot doing paid work rather than just demos.
Wheels, a lift and swappable hands
Instead of legs, G1 rides a four-wheeled base that moves in any direction at up to 1.5m/s Galbot. Its 'legs' are really a lifting column with 650mm of travel, so the arms can reach from floor level to about 2.1m. The ends of the arms take a dexterous hand, a suction cup or a gripper. That suits flat shop and warehouse floors, but it can't climb stairs the way a walking humanoid can.
Specs that don't match
Galbot's own page lists 92.5kg, 21 joints excluding the base and hands, and an eight-hour working time Galbot. TechTimes reported 85kg, 47 joints including 12-joint hands, and up to ten hours, and mentioned a G1 Premium with a more powerful computer. The gap may come from different versions and hand options. If you're buying, ask which configuration you'd get and how its running time was measured.
Data and security questions
TechTimes reported that on 28 July 2026 the US communications regulator put foreign-made mobile robots like G1 on its Covered List, so new models can't be authorised for sale in the US. TechTimes found no published independent security audit of G1, and noted that Chinese law can oblige companies to help state intelligence work. It suggests keeping the robot on an isolated network. Businesses in sensitive sectors should take legal advice first.
Our take
Should you buy the G1?
Best for: Shops and warehouses trialling robots that fetch and pack items. Skip it if: You want a robot for an ordinary household.
G1 only makes sense for a business such as a shop or warehouse that wants a robot to fetch and pack items and can deal with Galbot directly. For a home robot, 1X's NEO is the one aimed at homes that you can reserve now, and logistics businesses outside China may want to compare Agility's Digit for moving totes.
G1 is Galbot's main working robot: a torso with two seven-joint arms on a four-wheeled base, with a lifting column so it can reach from the floor to about 2.1m. It swaps between hands, suction cups and grippers depending on the job. Galbot runs it in its own robot-staffed shops across China and sells it to factories and warehouses.
Galbot says its robot shops run at more than 170 sites in over 40 Chinese cities, and TechTimes saw it demonstrated at IFA in Berlin. It's sold to businesses by quotation, with no shop listing outside China, and TechTimes reports that a recent US rule blocks new foreign-made robots of its type from sale there. Galbot lists home help among possible uses, but there's no version for homes.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Can I actually buy one?
Only as a business. TechTimes reports that Galbot sells G1 to companies through quoted deployments, with no consumer shop outside China. Galbot's own page links to a buying route in China but shows no price Galbot. There's no home version.
What can it do on its own today?
In Galbot's shops and warehouses it picks, hands over, restocks and packs goods, and Galbot says it works around the clock in delivery warehouses Galbot. TechTimes reports Galbot's claim that it can be set up in a new shop in a day. None of this has been measured independently.
Is it safe to have around people?
It's heavy at 92.5kg and moves at up to 1.5m/s, with ultrasonic sensors, a 3D laser scanner and an emergency stop button the specifications. It's used in public shops in China, but no independent safety assessment has been published.
Can I use it in the US?
Probably not a new one. TechTimes reports that a July 2026 US ruling stops new foreign-made mobile robots with G1's mix of sensors, wireless connection and self-driving software from getting the authorisation they need to be sold there. Robots authorised before then can keep operating.
What does it need to run?
A 48V battery that Galbot says lasts eight hours and recharges in 3.5 hours, plus Wi-Fi and its onboard NVIDIA computer running Galbot's AI models the specifications. Because it moves on wheels, it needs flat floors Galbot.
Alternatives
Other humanoid robots to compare.
Digit
Why consider it: A commercial logistics humanoid already moving totes by itself in live facilities, with a 23kg payload.
The compromise: It's also sold only to businesses, and it's a warehouse tool, not a shop assistant.
Memo
Why consider it: Another wheeled, two-armed robot, but designed for home chores such as clearing tables and loading the dishwasher.
The compromise: It's unreleased, with only a US beta planned and no independent testing.
CLOiD
Why consider it: LG's wheeled, two-armed robot, built for household jobs and LG's connected appliances.
The compromise: It's a prototype with no release date, and reporters found it very slow.
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- RobotShopTV: CES 2026 | Galbot G1 Humanoid Robotics Platform ↗
- Peter Kappes: Galbot G1, adaptable dual-arm humanoid robot at CES 2026 ↗
- Search YouTube for Galbot G1 ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.