Quick Verdict
H1 leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while R1 leads in lower price. Overall, H1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
H1
Unitree Robotics
R1
Unitree Robotics
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H1 R1
Specifications
$90,000Price$4,900
180 cmHeight122 cm
47 kgWeight25 kg
20DOF20
—Payload—
2hRuntime1h
3.3 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXCompute8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
Task Capabilities
◔Pick up a box from shelf?
✕Open a door handle?
✕Pour liquid into cup?
✕Use a power tool?
✕Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
✓Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
◔Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✕Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
✕Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
◔Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
80
H1
/100
72
R1
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
Last updated: 2026