H1 vs H2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Unitree Robotics vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
H1 leads in faster speed, while H2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, lower price. Overall, H2 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
H1
Unitree Robotics
H2
Unitree Robotics
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Specifications
$90,000Price$29,900
180 cmHeight182 cm
47 kgWeight70 kg
20DOF31
—Payload7 kg
2hRuntime3h
3.3 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NXComputeIntel Core i5 / i7 + Jetson Thor (EDU)
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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H2
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
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 or H2?
H2 is cheaper at $29,900 vs $90,000 for H1. 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 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 or H2 use LiDAR?
H1 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