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: hand DOF (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 13); 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). RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Boston Dynamics Atlas =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 53.9, grade B), Unitree R1 =18 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 45.4, grade C). 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 2026-10-20) · Every figure below links to its source · Boston Dynamics Atlas spec sheet · Unitree R1 spec sheet
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Atlas | Unitree R1 |
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| 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 |
| Rank in category | =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 53.9 · grade B | =18 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 45.4 · grade C |
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| 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 | |
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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 · 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 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: hand DOF (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 13); 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, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree R1?
RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Boston Dynamics Atlas =3 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 53.9, grade B), Unitree R1 =18 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 45.4, grade C). Method: https://robot500.com/methodology/
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