RankedBoston Dynamics Atlas vs Unitree H2
Key facts
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Boston Dynamics; Pilot) and Unitree H2 (Unitree Robotics; status not disclosed) are both humanoid robots. Published figures: height 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) vs 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in); weight 90 kg (198 lb) vs 70 kg (154 lb); degrees of freedom 56 vs 31; hand DOF 13 vs 16 (reported); runtime 4 h vs 3 h. Published for only one of them: payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)). Only Unitree H2 has a public price: US$29,900, US/global store (official price). RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Boston Dynamics Atlas =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 53.9, grade B), Unitree H2 =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 51.7, grade C). Disclosure: Boston Dynamics Atlas has 16 sourced values (57% of tracked fields), Unitree H2 has 22 (59%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-vs-unitree-h2/ (checked 2026-10-20) · Every figure below links to its source · Boston Dynamics Atlas spec sheet · Unitree H2 spec sheet
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Atlas | Unitree H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pilot | Not disclosed |
| Price | Not published | US$29,900, US/global store (official price) source ¥199,000, China (official price) source |
| Rank in category | =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 53.9 · grade B | =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 51.7 · grade C |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | ||
| Status | ||
| Units deployed | ||
| Body | ||
| Height | ||
| Dimensions | Not tracked | |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-12)Conditions: not stated (battery inclusion not specified) | |
| Form factor | ||
| IP rating | ||
| Mobility | ||
| Max walking speed | ||
| Dexterity | ||
| Total degrees of freedom | ||
| DOF per hand | 16ReportedSource: generationrobots.com (2026-09-29)Conditions: optional Unitree Dex5-1 hand; hands not standard | |
| Payload | ||
| Carry payload | 30 kg (66 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-10-12)Conditions: sustained (not instant/peak); per definitions.md, maker's "instant" figure recorded separately as peak_lift | |
| Per-arm payload | 7 kg (15 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-02)Conditions: rated arm payload; peak ~15 kg; per-arm vs combined not specified | |
| Peak lift | 50 kg (110 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: short-duration/instant lift, per manufacturer's product page | 15 kg (33 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-20)Conditions: arm maximum payload, peak figure; per-arm vs combined and pose not stated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Processor | ||
| AI performance | ||
| AI stack | Not tracked | |
| Teleoperation | Teleoperation for training data (company statement)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Sensors | ||
| Cameras | Tactile sensing and 360° camera view (exact camera count not stated)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23) | |
| Microphones | Not tracked | Microphone array (with high-power speaker for voice interaction)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-20) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | ||
| Runtime | ||
| Charge time | ||
| Hot-swappable battery | Smart battery with quick-release mechanism (live/hot swap during operation not stated)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-04) | |
| Software | ||
| SDK | ||
| 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 · Estimate = our calculation from official figures, method shown · Not disclosed = not published. We never guess missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Boston Dynamics Atlas and the Unitree H2?
Published figures: height 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) vs 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in); weight 90 kg (198 lb) vs 70 kg (154 lb); degrees of freedom 56 vs 31; hand DOF 13 vs 16 (reported); runtime 4 h vs 3 h. Published for only one of them: payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)).
Which is cheaper, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree H2?
Only Unitree H2 has a public price: US$29,900, US/global store (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree H2?
RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Boston Dynamics Atlas =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 53.9, grade B), Unitree H2 =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 51.7, grade C). Method: https://robot500.com/methodology/
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