T1 vs R1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Booster Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
T1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while R1 leads in faster speed, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
T1
Booster Robotics
R1
Unitree Robotics
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T1 R1
Specifications
$33,949Price$4,900
119 cmHeight122 cm
30 kgWeight25 kg
23DOF20
—Payload—
2hRuntime1h
0.5 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (200 TOPS) + Intel Core i7Compute8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
Ecosystem Openness
75
T1
/100
72
R1
ROS2 + Python/C++ SDKs. RoboCup community. 50+ research teams.
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
Pros and cons at a glance
T1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
R1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $4,900 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: T1 or R1?
R1 is cheaper at $4,900 vs $33,949 for T1. 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 T1 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.
Last updated: 2026