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Fourier Robotics GR-1

Editorial assessment: GR-1 is a full-size manipulation and locomotion research platform. NVIDIA’s GR00T N1 paper reports real-robot bimanual experiments on GR-1; this supports research use, not a commercially validated production task. Gripper, hand and Pro editions have different configuration details.

Commercially availableFull-size bipedal humanoid research and developer platformResearch updated Nov 1, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

3 kgPayload
--Runtime
--Max speed
Fourier GR-1 manufacturer upper-body product photograph

Image: Fourier Robotics · GR-1 photographed in official catalogue; hand/cover options vary.

Industrial Applications

Editorial assessment: GR-1 is a full-size manipulation and locomotion research platform. NVIDIA’s GR00T N1 paper reports real-robot bimanual experiments on GR-1; this supports research use, not a commercially validated production task. Gripper, hand and Pro editions have different configuration details.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

Seven-joint arms; about 3 kg single-hand payload. GR-1L gripper and GR-1 dexterous-hand configurations differ, including Pro editions.

Legacy manual lists RealSense depth camera and IMU. Camera counts vary within documentation; verify configured sensors.

SDK and Integration

Official Aurora SDK publishes Python examples and MuJoCo tools. Match robot edition and actuator firmware to the supported release.

API typeneeds_verification
LanguagesPython
ROS supportLegacy GR-1 manual lists Ubuntu 20.04 + ROS 2; exact distribution and firmware unverified.
Simulationneeds_verification
Offline operationLocal control interfaces exist; complete application cloud dependence unverified.
TeleoperationModel-specific controller and teleoperation procedures documented; verify supplied edition.
Software updatesAurora requires compatible actuator communication/driver firmware; obtain supported release and rollback procedure.
DocumentationOpen documentation
Code examplesOpen repository
Integration constraintsCompared with GR-2, GR-1 appears less compelling for new factory pilots because GR-2 publicly lists stronger dexterity, upgraded SDK access, and explicit support for Isaac Lab, ROS, and MuJoCo.

Aurora v1.3.0 explicitly supports GR-1P, GR-2, GR-3 and N1. Do not generalize compatibility to every historical GR-1 edition.

Safety Notes

No public collaborative safety certification was verified in this record. Use guarded pilots and integrator-led risk assessment.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No verified public CE certificate or EU Declaration of Conformity was captured for GR-1 in this record.
EU Machinery Regulation / Machinery Directive review Requires buyer review European Union Factory deployment requires application-specific risk assessment and integration validation.
ISO 10218 review required Requires buyer review International / European Union GR-1 should be treated as a humanoid research/developer platform until robot-cell safety is proven by supplier and integrator documentation.

Commercial Readiness

PricingNo verified public exact-configuration price. Contact supplier for a dated quotation.
Price rangeQuote-based or unverified
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsInternational enquiry; exact destination and delivery unverified
Spare partsConfirm whether GR-1 remains a priority support platform compared with GR-2, and verify spare-parts availability before buying.
WarrantyExact-model warranty period, exclusions and local repair obligations unverified.
Configuration and pricing basisContact sales / request quote
Distributors and serviceNo exact-model EU distributor or installation SLA verified.

Current stock, final configured quote and binding delivery date must be obtained from the supplier.

Specifications

Height1650 mm
WeightUnknown
Payload3.00 kg
RuntimeUnknown
Battery and runtime conditionsLegacy manual: 483 Wh, approximately 60 min general operation / 45 min walking. Historical brochure: 460 Wh. Manual also contains an inconsistent 112.3 Wh row; confirm pack label and revision.
Degrees of freedomUnknown
Max speedUnknown
Max peak torque230 N.m Source ↗
LocomotionBipedal humanoid Source ↗
Height1650 mm Source ↗
WeightUnknown: legacy manual ≈52 kg; historical brochure ≈55 kg, Pro ≈60 kg. Source ↗
Revision differencesManual: 1650 × 524 × 325 mm; historical brochure: 1650 × 515 × 320 mm. Do not combine dimensions across revisions. Source ↗
Joints / degrees of freedom34 / 44 by gripper or dexterous-hand configuration; verify revision. Source ↗
Walking speed5 km/h Source ↗
Vision sensor1 RealSense camera Source ↗
Pure vision perceptionFourier describes a BEV, Transformer, and Occupancy Network approach using six RGB cameras for real-time 3D occupancy-grid perception Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • European Commission machinery legislation overview (context only) ↗ European Commission · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Current Commission overview opened November 2, 2026: Machinery Directive and Regulation 2023/1230 transition; overview gives January 20, 2027 mandatory application of the Regulation. General context, not a model declaration or legal determination for a specific installation. EUR-Lex pages returned a verification challenge, so this readable primary Commission overview is cited instead.

  • Fourier Aurora SDK official repository ↗ Fourier Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    v1.3.0 lists GR-1P, GR-2, GR-3 and N1; Python examples, Chinese/English docs and MuJoCo tools. Firmware minimums apply; do not infer all historical GR-1 configurations are supported.

  • Historical GR-1 / GR-1L / Pro variant brochure ↗ Fourier Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Cached primary PDF inspected: GR-1L and GR-1L Pro gripper variants 34 actuators; GR-1 and GR-1 Pro dexterous-hand variants 44. All list 3 kg single-hand load; mass differs 55/60 kg. Live URL now returns site HTML; use legacy manual for accessible documentation.

  • ISO 10218-2:2025 integration scope (context only) ↗ ISO · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Current publisher abstract/catalogue opened November 2, 2026. Part 2 covers industrial robot applications and cells, with application exclusions. Full paid standard not acquired. Context only; does not certify this robot or prove that industrial-cell provisions alone cover public-service use and mobile hazards.

  • 关于GR-1 — official legacy developer manual ↗ Fourier Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Manufacturer manual: 1650 × 524 × 325 mm, about 52 kg, 34/44 actuators, 3 kg single-hand load. Historical brochure differs in dimensions, mass and pack capacity; exact revision must be confirmed.

  • GR00T N1: An Open Foundation Model for Generalist Humanoid Robots ↗ NVIDIA and collaborating research authors · Published Mar 18, 2025 · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Primary research reports language-conditioned bimanual manipulation experiments using Fourier GR-1. Research result, not commercial factory deployment or a general task guarantee.