H1-2 vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Unitree Robotics vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1-2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Reachy 2 leads in lower price. Overall, H1-2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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H1-2 Reachy 2
Specifications
$99,900Price$70,000
178 cmHeight166 cm
70 kgWeight50 kg
27DOF17
21 kgPayload3 kg
2hRuntime—
2 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsNo
YesLiDARYes
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
Ecosystem Openness
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H1-2
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91
Reachy 2
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1-2
Pros
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: H1-2 or Reachy 2?
Reachy 2 is cheaper at $70,000 vs $99,900 for H1-2. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: H1-2 or Reachy 2?
H1-2 rates a higher payload at 21 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is H1-2 or Reachy 2 actually available to buy?
H1-2 has been discontinued. Reachy 2 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2025