H1-2 vs Pepper: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Verdict rapide
H1-2 leads in more DOF, faster speed, while Pepper leads in longer runtime, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
Pepper
SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran
Superposition ADN
H1-2 Pepper
Caractéristiques
$99,900Prix$32,000
178 cmTaille120 cm
70 kgPoids28 kg
27DDL20
21 kgCharge utile—
2hAutonomie12h
2 m/sVitesse0.83 m/s
OuiEscaliersNon
OuiLiDARNon
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXCalculIntel Atom Z530
Pros and cons at a glance
H1-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Pepper
Pros
- Long runtime (12h per charge) for full-shift operation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: H1-2 or Pepper?
Pepper is cheaper at $32,000 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.
Is H1-2 or Pepper actually available to buy?
H1-2 is shipping to customers. Pepper has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: H1-2 or Pepper?
H1-2 has ros2; Pepper has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does H1-2 or Pepper use LiDAR?
H1-2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Pepper does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Dernière mise à jour: 2024