Fourier Intelligence GR-1vsSakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd. Mononofu
Side-by-side comparison of Fourier Intelligence GR-1 and Sakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd. Mononofu: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

GR-1
Open-platform humanoid for research + light industrial pilots

Mononofu
A giant, pilotable humanoid robot holding a Guinness World Record for amusement.
Specifications
| Spec | GR-1 | Mononofu |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $150,000 | $0 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | 50 kg | null kg |
| Runtime | 2 h | null h |
| Speed | 1.4 m/s | 0.278 m/s |
| Weight | 55 kg | 7300 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 40 | null |
| Battery | Li-ion swap | — |
- University research
- Light manufacturing pilots
- Rehabilitation R&D
- Robotic hand teleoperation studies
- Amusement
- Entertainment
- Events
When to pick which
Choose the Fourier Intelligence GR-1 for academic research, R&D departments, or light industrial pilot programs requiring agile bipedal movement. Its 40 degrees of freedom and comprehensive SDK support (ROS2, Python) make it the preferred platform for developers testing complex locomotion or teleoperation. The robot’s remarkable 50kg payload capacity relative to its 55kg weight is a decisive factor for logistics firms needing a humanoid capable of heavy lifting in human-centric environments. With a 1.4 m/s walking speed, it is suitable for dynamic facility navigation where smaller-scale, high-precision interaction is the primary operational constraint.
Select the Sakakibara Kikai Co., Ltd. Mononofu for large-scale entertainment, theme park attractions, or high-profile brand activations where visual impact is the primary objective. At 7,300kg, this pilotable humanoid is built for spectacle rather than functional utility or industrial throughput. It is the optimal choice for event organizers seeking a Guinness World Record-holding centerpiece to drive foot traffic. Limited public spec data — request a vendor briefing regarding operational safety and transportation. Its slow 0.278 m/s speed and massive footprint make it a specialized asset for stationary or controlled-path performances where human-in-the-loop piloting is required.
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