H1 vs H1-2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1 leads in faster speed, lower price, while H1-2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
H1
Unitree Robotics
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
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H1 H1-2
Specifications
$90,000Price$99,900
180 cmHeight178 cm
47 kgWeight70 kg
20DOF27
—Payload21 kg
2hRuntime2h
3.3 m/sSpeed2 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeIntel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
Task Capabilities
◔Pick up a box from shelf?
✕Open a door handle?
✕Pour liquid into cup?
✕Use a power tool?
✕Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
✓Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
◔Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✕Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
✕Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
◔Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
80
H1
/100
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H1-2
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: H1 or H1-2?
H1 is cheaper at $90,000 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.
Are both H1 and H1-2 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: 2024