H1-2 vs R1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1-2 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.
H1-2
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R1
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H1-2 R1
Specifications
$99,900Price$4,900
178 cmHeight122 cm
70 kgWeight25 kg
27DOF20
21 kgPayload—
2hRuntime1h
2 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXCompute8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
Ecosystem Openness
—
H1-2
/100
72
R1
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
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
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: H1-2 or R1?
R1 is cheaper at $4,900 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.
Are both H1-2 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 H1-2 or R1 use LiDAR?
H1-2 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: 2026