H1-2 vs H2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1-2 leads in higher payload, faster speed, while H2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, lower price. Overall, H2 has an edge in 3 out of 5 compared categories.
H1-2
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H2
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H1-2 H2
Specifications
$99,900Price$29,900
178 cmHeight182 cm
70 kgWeight70 kg
27DOF31
21 kgPayload7 kg
2hRuntime3h
2 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeIntel Core i5 / i7 + Jetson Thor (EDU)
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
H2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 31 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (7 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: H1-2 or H2?
H2 is cheaper at $29,900 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.
Which has higher payload: H1-2 or H2?
H1-2 rates a higher payload at 21 kg vs 7 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both H1-2 and H2 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 H1-2 or H2 use LiDAR?
H1-2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; H2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026