GR-1 is the first humanoid from Shanghai-based Fourier (formerly Fourier Intelligence), a company previously known for rehabilitation robots and exoskeletons. Unveiled publicly in July 2023, it was billed by Fourier as the industry's first mass-produced humanoid. It was followed by GR-2 (2024) and the GR-3 series (2025).
History and launch
Fourier started its humanoid project in 2019, and in 2022 the first 1.65 m GR-1 prototype stood up and walked. The official launch came in July 2023 at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai; according to Wikipedia, small batches had already gone to universities and AI companies. Fourier's company history calls GR-1 the industry's first mass-produced humanoid.
In 2024 Fourier worked on a vision-only perception system for GR-1 for real-time mapping, navigation and obstacle avoidance. Its successor, GR-2, arrived at the end of September 2024.
Hardware
GR-1 uses Fourier's own FSA drives, and Fourier describes its body as replicating human-like degrees of freedom. The full GR-1 spec sheet is no longer on Fourier's site, and figures quoted elsewhere (DoF count, payload) vary, so catalogue values such as 40 DoF or a 50 kg payload should be treated with caution.
For comparison, Fourier's brochure lists the successor GR-2 at 175 cm, about 63 kg, up to 53 DoF, about 3 kg per hand and up to 5 km/h.
Use cases and deployments
Fourier describes several GR-1 pilots: with China Construction Bank's Shanghai branch, training the robot as a reception and guidance assistant; with SAIC-GM, testing obstacle avoidance and high-voltage component assembly in a plant; and in rehabilitation, where Fourier built diagnosis and training programmes around the robot.
Manufacturer
Fourier was founded in 2015 by Alex Gu, a Shanghai Jiao Tong University graduate. It began with upper-limb rehabilitation robots (2016) and the X1 exoskeleton (2017) and has worked on humanoids since 2019. It is headquartered in Shanghai.
Price and availability
Fourier does not publish a GR-1 price. Its current line-up highlights the newer GR-2, GR-3 and the open-source N1.
Timeline
- 2019 Fourier starts its humanoid project.
- 2022 First walking GR-1 prototype.
- 2023-07 GR-1 launched at WAIC in Shanghai.
- 2024-06 Vision-only perception system for GR-1.
- 2024-09 Successor GR-2 launched.
Sources
- Fourier official website (company history, GRx series, application cases), Fourier (2026-10)
- Fourier GR-2 product brochure, Fourier (2025-05-15)
- Photos: 360-degree eyes let China's GR-1 robot tackle 'impassable areas', Interesting Engineering (2024-06-25)
- Fourier (company), Wikipedia (2026-10)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 165 cm the Fourier Intelligence GR-1 is taller than 30% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- It has 40 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 55 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 4 Fourier Intelligence models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Fourier GR-1 cost?
Fourier does not publish a price.
Who makes the GR-1?
Fourier of Shanghai, previously known for rehabilitation robots.
Is the GR-1 still in production?
Fourier now puts its newer GR-2 and GR-3 models first.
What has GR-1 been used for?
Pilots in bank reception (China Construction Bank), at a SAIC-GM plant and in rehabilitation.
How much does the Fourier Intelligence GR-1 cost?
According to public information the Fourier Intelligence GR-1 is priced at roughly $35,000–$50,000. Confirm the current price with an enquiry.
Is the Fourier Intelligence GR-1 available to buy?
Status: Shipping: the manufacturer sells and ships this robot.
How tall and heavy is the Fourier Intelligence GR-1?
Height: 165 cm, weight: 55 kg, degrees of freedom: 40.
How do I buy the Fourier Intelligence GR-1 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Fourier Intelligence. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
