H1 vs R1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1 leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while R1 leads in more DOF, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
H1
Unitree Robotics
R1
Unitree Robotics
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H1 R1
Specifications
$90,000Price$5,900
180 cmHeight123 cm
47 kgWeight29 kg
20DOF26
—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.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
R1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $5,900 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: H1 or R1?
R1 is cheaper at $5,900 vs $90,000 for H1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Are both H1 and R1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Does H1 or R1 use LiDAR?
H1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; R1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025