Unitree R1 vs Unitree H2
The Unitree R1 is listed at $4,900, but we couldn’t confirm it can be ordered now. The Unitree H2 is sold through sales at $29,900. The Unitree H2 is 59 cm taller.
| Unitree R1 | Unitree H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Not confirmed orderable | Contact sales |
| Autonomy | Unclear | Unclear |
| Price (USD) | $4,900 | $29,900 |
| Height | 123 cm | 182 cm |
| Weight | 27 kg | 70 kg |
| Payload | — | 7 kg, arm payload (rated) |
| Battery | — | 972 Wh |
| Runtime | 1 h | 3 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 20 | 31 |
| Walking speed | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Sources | unitree.com, shop.unitree.com all facts | shop.unitree.com, unitree.com all facts |
A teal edge marks the better figure. The cheaper price is marked only when both robots can be ordered. "—" means the maker does not publish it. Runtime is not ranked because ranges and conditions vary. Last full check: Oct 24, 2026. Unitree R1: Offer/status checked Oct 26, 2026. Unitree H2: Offer/status checked Oct 25, 2026.
To scale, next to a 175 cm person.
Key differences
- Both are labelled unclear: the maker does not say.
- The Unitree H2 weighs 43 kg more (70 vs 27 kg).
- Published runtime: Unitree R1, 1 h; Unitree H2, 3 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: Unitree R1, not stated; Unitree H2, not stated.
Unitree R1 in brief
The Unitree R1 is listed for $4,900 (R1 AIR), but we couldn't confirm it can be ordered now. The white R1 AIR is backordered at the Unitree shop; the shop does not mark the other colour.
Unitree says R1 has a built-in AI model for speech and images. Only the R1 EDU version can be programmed by owners. (shop.unitree.com)
Unitree H2 in brief
The Unitree H2 is sold through the maker's sales team, listed for $29,900 (H2). There is no buy button with stock.
Unitree says only the H2 EDU version can be programmed by owners. The standard H2 gets software updates over the air. (shop.unitree.com)