Atlas HD vs Unitree R1 Base
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Unitree R1 Base (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Unitree R1 BaseChina
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Unitree R1 Base—
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Unitree R1 Base0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Unitree R1 Base$4,900–$5,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Unitree R1 Base1 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Unitree R1 BaseACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Unitree R1 Base121 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Unitree R1 Base25 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Unitree R1 Basebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Unitree R1 Basefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 Base2.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Unitree R1 Baserun capable
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Unitree R1 Baseindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Unitree R1 Base2 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Unitree R1 Base—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Unitree R1 Base40
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Unitree R1 Base—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 Base100 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 Base8-core high-performance CPU
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Unitree R1 Basefalse
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Unitree R1 Basehigh- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Unitree R1 Base1 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Unitree R1 Base—
Charging Method
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 Basemanual swap
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Unitree R1 BaseYes
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Unitree R1 Base—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Unitree R1 Basehigh- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Simulation Platforms
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 BaseIsaac SIM
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Unitree R1 Baseresearch
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Unitree R1 Base—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Unitree R1 Base$4,900–$5,900 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Unitree R1 Base80-150K
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Unitree R1 Basepurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- Atlas HD—
- Unitree R1 Base4 mo
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Unitree R1 Base—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Unitree R1 Baseresearch, industry, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $4,900–$5,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 121 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 25 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Running Capable | run capable | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 2 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 40 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 100 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM) |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Isaac SIM |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | research |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $4,900–$5,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 mo |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | research, industry, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Unitree R1 Base?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Unitree R1 Base is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How do Atlas HD and Unitree R1 Base compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Unitree R1 Base grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Atlas HD and Unitree R1 Base?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Unitree R1 Base carries up to 2 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Unitree R1 Base in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Atlas HD and Unitree R1 Base?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Atlas HD vs Unitree R1 Base compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.