Unitree Go2
from about €1,420from $1,600from about AED 5,880from US$1,600
OffersUnitree Go2 vs DEEP Robotics Lite3
Two robot dogs in the same class. The Go2 has 4D LiDAR on every version and the lower entry price; the Lite3 brings SDK and ROS support and is stocked by an EU dealer with euro prices.
DEEP Robotics Lite3
from €8,400from $4,968from about AED 34,760
OffersWhich one?
Unitree Go2
Choose the Go2 for the lower entry price and more sensors per euro: 4D LiDAR and an HD camera on every version, about 7 to 8 kg payload. Your own code needs the EDU version.
DEEP Robotics Lite3
Choose the Lite3 for research with open software: SDK, API, ROS 1 and ROS 2, editions up to autonomous LiDAR navigation, and an EU dealer with public euro prices and 2 to 7 weeks delivery.
Unitree Go2: Why it’s on our list
- Entry price US$1,600, with public prices for every consumer version.
- 4D LiDAR and an HD camera on every version.
- The EDU version brings an SDK and optional Orin compute for research.
DEEP Robotics Lite3: Why it’s on our list
- Established research quadruped with SDK and ROS 1/2 support
- Clear edition ladder from Basic to autonomous LiDAR navigation
- Stocked by an EU dealer with public EUR pricing
Unitree Go2: What bothers us
- No SDK on Air and Pro; full development only with EDU (price on request).
- Air lacks 4G/GPS and voice functions; warranty 6 months (Pro and X: 12).
- Security researchers disclosed root-level exploits (September 2025, February 2026). Per the researchers, firmware V1.1.13 fixes two of them, but likely not on EDU. Ask which firmware is installed before buying.
DEEP Robotics Lite3: What bothers us
- Short runtime (1.5–2 h) and modest 18 cm obstacle height
- Perception computer only on the pricier Pro/LiDAR editions
- EU dealer price for Basic (€8,400 incl. VAT) is far above the US shop price
Side by side
| Side by side | Unitree Go2from about €1,420 (clearly better)from $1,600 (clearly better)from about AED 5,880 (clearly better)from US$1,600 (clearly better) | DEEP Robotics Lite3from €8,400from $4,968from about AED 34,760 |
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| Status | Available to order | Available to order |
| Weight | approx. 15 kg | 12–13.5 kg (by edition) |
| Payload | approx. 7–8 kg (clearly better) | 5 kg (Basic) to 2.5 kg (LiDAR) |
| Runtime | approx. 1–2 h (EDU approx. 2–4 h) | 1.5–2 h; 2.7–5 km |
| Sensors | 4D LiDAR L2 and HD wide-angle camera on every version | LiDAR navigation only on the LiDAR edition |
| Development (SDK) | EDU: full SDK · X: partial · Air, Pro: none | SDK/API, ROS 1 and ROS 2 |
In bold: the clearly better figure, only where the numbers compare directly.
| Checked | Unitree Go2: 31.10.2026 | DEEP Robotics Lite3: 16.10.2026 |
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Facts and prices from the makers and official sellers, with the date we last checked. Antarum does not sell robots; some links on the robot pages are affiliate links.
Short answers
Which one is cheaper?
The Go2. It costs from $1,600 in Unitree’s official store, without tax, duties and shipping; in Europe that is from about €1,420, converted from US dollars. The Lite3 Basic costs €8,400 incl. 20% VAT at the EU dealer Generation Robots; in DEEP Robotics’ US shop, the Basic is sold out and the Basic AI costs US$4,968.
Which one carries more?
The Go2: about 7 to 8 kg. The Lite3 carries 5 kg as Basic and 2.5 kg as LiDAR edition.
Which one runs longer?
About the same. The Go2 runs about 1 to 2 hours, the EDU version about 2 to 4 hours. The Lite3 runs about 1.5 to 2 hours and covers 2.7 to 5 km.
Which one is better for research?
On paper, the Lite3: it supports an SDK, API, ROS 1 and ROS 2, though the perception computer comes only with the Pro and LiDAR editions. On the Go2, only the EDU version has the full SDK; the X has partial access, the Air and Pro none.
Can I rent a Go2 or a Lite3?
The Go2, yes, for events: in Germany through our rental partners, with an operator, and in the UK on request, where the model can differ. For the Lite3, we have no rental offer yet.