RankedBoston Dynamics Atlas vs Unitree R1
Key facts
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Boston Dynamics; Pilot) and Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics; Shipping) are both humanoid robots. Published figures: height 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) vs 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in); weight 90 kg (198 lb) vs 27 kg (60 lb); degrees of freedom 56 vs 20; runtime 4 h vs 60 min. Published for only one of them: payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)). Only Unitree R1 has a public price: US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price). Robot 500: Boston Dynamics Atlas #47 (score 61.6), Unitree R1 #35 (score 63.2). Disclosure: Boston Dynamics Atlas has 16 sourced values (57% of tracked fields), Unitree R1 has 23 (51%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-vs-unitree-r1/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · Boston Dynamics Atlas spec sheet · Unitree R1 spec sheet
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Atlas | 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 | #47 · 61.6 | #35 · 63.2 |
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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 | |
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| 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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| AI stack | Not tracked | |
| 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) | |
| Depth sensing | Not tracked | |
| LiDAR | Not tracked | |
| IMU | Not tracked | |
| Microphones | Not tracked | |
| Force/torque | Not tracked | |
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| ROS support | Not tracked | |
| Open source | Not tracked | |
| App ecosystem | Not tracked | |
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| Collaborative operation | Not tracked | |
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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 R1?
Published figures: height 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) vs 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in); weight 90 kg (198 lb) vs 27 kg (60 lb); degrees of freedom 56 vs 20; runtime 4 h vs 60 min. Published for only one of them: payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)).
Which is cheaper, the Boston Dynamics Atlas 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 Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree R1?
Robot 500: Boston Dynamics Atlas #47 (score 61.6), Unitree R1 #35 (score 63.2). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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