RankedBoston Dynamics Atlas vs Unitree H1
Key facts
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Boston Dynamics; Pilot) and Unitree H1 (Unitree Robotics; Shipping) are both humanoid robots. Published figures: height 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) vs 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in); weight 90 kg (198 lb) vs 47 kg (104 lb); degrees of freedom 56 vs 18. Published for only one of them: payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)); runtime (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 4 h); walking speed (Unitree H1: 3.3 m/s (11.9 km/h · 7.4 mph)). Only Unitree H1 has a public price: US$90,000 (H1), Global (official store) (official price). RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Boston Dynamics Atlas #3 of 21 (score 53.5, grade B), Unitree H1 #4 of 21 (score 52.5, grade C). Disclosure: Boston Dynamics Atlas has 16 sourced values (57% of tracked fields), Unitree H1 has 19 (59%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-vs-unitree-h1/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · Boston Dynamics Atlas spec sheet · Unitree H1 spec sheet
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Atlas | Unitree H1 |
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| Status | Pilot | Shipping |
| Price | Not published | US$90,000 (H1), Global (official store) (official price) source |
| Rank in category | #3 of 21 · 53.5 · grade B | #4 of 21 · 52.5 · grade C |
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| Max walking speed | H1-2:2 m/s (7.2 km/h · 4.5 mph)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-09-25)Maker's figure is an "up to" value. | |
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| Payload | ||
| Carry payload | 30 kg (66 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: sustained (not instant/peak); per definitions.md, maker's "instant" figure recorded separately as peak_lift | |
| Per-arm payload | H1-2:21 kg (46 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-09-25)Conditions: peak figure; rated/sustained figure is about 7kg per official page | |
| Peak lift | 50 kg (110 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: short-duration/instant lift, per manufacturer's product page | Not tracked |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (standard); Intel Core i7 (development configuration)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-09-25) | |
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| Teleoperation | Teleoperation for training data (company statement)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-26) | |
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| Cameras | Tactile sensing and 360° camera view (exact camera count not stated)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23) | |
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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 Boston Dynamics Atlas and the Unitree H1?
Published figures: height 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) vs 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in); weight 90 kg (198 lb) vs 47 kg (104 lb); degrees of freedom 56 vs 18. Published for only one of them: payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)); runtime (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 4 h); walking speed (Unitree H1: 3.3 m/s (11.9 km/h · 7.4 mph)).
Which is cheaper, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree H1?
Only Unitree H1 has a public price: US$90,000 (H1), Global (official store) (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree H1?
RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Boston Dynamics Atlas #3 of 21 (score 53.5, grade B), Unitree H1 #4 of 21 (score 52.5, grade C). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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