RankedUnitree H2 vs Unitree R1
Key facts
Unitree H2 (Unitree Robotics; status not disclosed) and Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics; Shipping) are both humanoid robots. Published figures: height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) vs 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in); weight 70 kg (154 lb) vs 27 kg (60 lb); degrees of freedom 31 vs 20; runtime 3 h vs 60 min. Published for only one of them: hand DOF (Unitree H2: 16 (reported)). Price: Unitree H2 US$29,900, US/global store (official price); Unitree R1 US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price). RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Unitree H2 =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 51.7, grade C), Unitree R1 =18 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 45.4, grade C). Disclosure: Unitree H2 has 22 sourced values (59% of tracked fields), Unitree R1 has 23 (51%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/unitree-h2-vs-unitree-r1/ (checked 2026-10-20) · Every figure below links to its source · Unitree H2 spec sheet · Unitree R1 spec sheet
| Spec | Unitree H2 | Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Not disclosed | Shipping |
| Price | US$29,900, US/global store (official price) source ¥199,000, China (official price) source | US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price) source US$5,900 (R1), US/global store (official price) source |
| Rank in category | =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 51.7 · grade C | =18 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) · 45.4 · 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) | |
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| 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 | ||
| 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 | 15 kg (33 lb)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-20)Conditions: arm maximum payload, peak figure; per-arm vs combined and pose not stated | Not tracked |
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| Processor | ||
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| Teleoperation | ||
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| Cameras | ||
| Depth sensing | Not tracked | |
| LiDAR | Not tracked | |
| IMU | Not tracked | |
| Microphones | Microphone array (with high-power speaker for voice interaction)ManufacturerSource: unitree.com (2026-10-20) | |
| Force/torque | Not tracked | |
| 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) | |
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| 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 Unitree H2 and the Unitree R1?
Published figures: height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) vs 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in); weight 70 kg (154 lb) vs 27 kg (60 lb); degrees of freedom 31 vs 20; runtime 3 h vs 60 min. Published for only one of them: hand DOF (Unitree H2: 16 (reported)).
Which is cheaper, the Unitree H2 or the Unitree R1?
Price: Unitree H2 US$29,900, US/global store (official price); Unitree R1 US$4,900 (R1 Air), US/global store (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Unitree H2 or the Unitree R1?
RankedRobot rank among humanoid robots: Unitree H2 =6 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 51.7, grade C), Unitree R1 =18 of 29 humanoid robots (tied) (score 45.4, grade C). Method: https://robot500.com/methodology/
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