Apptronik Apollo 2 vs Unitree R1
Key facts
Apptronik Apollo 2 (Apptronik; Pilot) and Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics; Shipping) are both humanoid robots. Published for only one of them: height (Unitree R1: 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in)); weight (Unitree R1: 27 kg (60 lb)); degrees of freedom (Unitree R1: 20); runtime (Unitree R1: 60 min). Only Unitree R1 has a public price: US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price). Robot 500: Apptronik Apollo 2 not ranked (fewer than 2 sourced capability figures), Unitree R1 #35 (score 63.2). Disclosure: Apptronik Apollo 2 has 9 sourced values (32% of tracked fields), Unitree R1 has 23 (51%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/apptronik-apollo-2-vs-unitree-r1/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · Apptronik Apollo 2 spec sheet · Unitree R1 spec sheet
| Spec | Apptronik Apollo 2 | Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pilot | Shipping |
| Price | Not published | US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price) source US$5,900 (R1), US/global store (official price) source |
| Robot 500 | Not ranked | #35 · 63.2 |
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| Body | ||
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| Max drive speed | Not tracked | |
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| AI stack | Not tracked | |
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| Depth sensing | Not tracked | |
| LiDAR | Not tracked | |
| IMU | Not tracked | |
| Microphones | Not tracked | |
| Force/torque | Not tracked | |
| Power | ||
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| Hot-swappable battery | ||
| Software | ||
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| ROS support | Not tracked | |
| Open source | Not tracked | |
| App ecosystem | Not tracked | |
| Safety | ||
| Certifications | ||
| Collaborative operation | Not tracked | |
| Commercial | ||
| Regions sold | ||
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Apptronik Apollo 2 and the Unitree R1?
Published for only one of them: height (Unitree R1: 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in)); weight (Unitree R1: 27 kg (60 lb)); degrees of freedom (Unitree R1: 20); runtime (Unitree R1: 60 min). Only Unitree R1 has a public price: US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price).
Which is cheaper, the Apptronik Apollo 2 or the Unitree R1?
Only Unitree R1 has a public price: US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the Apptronik Apollo 2 or the Unitree R1?
Robot 500: Apptronik Apollo 2 not ranked (fewer than 2 sourced capability figures), Unitree R1 #35 (score 63.2). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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