DOBOT Atom D vs Unitree G1 Basic
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom D (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and Unitree G1 Basic (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT Atom DChina
- Unitree G1 BasicChina
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom D0 Deployments
- Unitree G1 Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom D$33,499
- Unitree G1 Basic$17,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom D2 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT Atom DACTIVE
- Unitree G1 BasicACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom D165 mm
- Unitree G1 Basic127 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom D62 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic35 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atom Dbipedal
- Unitree G1 Basicbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atom Dfull bipedal
- Unitree G1 Basicfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom D1.5 m/s
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Terrain
- DOBOT Atom Dflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, educational
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom D3.5 kg
- Unitree G1 Basic2 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom D29
- Unitree G1 Basic43
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom D7
- Unitree G1 Basic5
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom D6
- Unitree G1 Basic7
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom D60 cm
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom D±0.05 mm
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atom Dcoordinated planning
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atom Dproduction validated
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom D1500 TOPS
- Unitree G1 Basic48V lithium battery
Compute Platform
- DOBOT Atom DIntel i9
- Unitree G1 Basic—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Foundation Models
- DOBOT Atom Dfalse
- Unitree G1 Basicfalse
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT Atom Dmulti task
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atom Dvr_headset, joystick
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Programming
- DOBOT Atom Dteleoperation, code_python
- Unitree G1 BasicROS, Python, C++
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom D2 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic2 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom D1 hrs
- Unitree G1 Basic—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Unitree G1 BasicNo
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT Atom DPython
- Unitree G1 BasicPython, C++
ROS Support
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Open API
- DOBOT Atom DYes
- Unitree G1 BasicYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atom Dcommercial
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom D$33,499
- Unitree G1 Basic$17,990
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atom D80-150K
- Unitree G1 Basic150K+
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atom Dcapex
- Unitree G1 Basicpurchase
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom D1 yrs
- Unitree G1 Basic0.7 yrs
Applications
- DOBOT Atom Dwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning
- Unitree G1 Basicresearch, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $33,499 | $17,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 127 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 62 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | research, educational |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 43 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | 48V lithium battery |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_python | ROS, Python, C++ |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $33,499 | $17,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 0.7 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DOBOT Atom D and Unitree G1 Basic?
DOBOT Atom D is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Unitree G1 Basic is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does DOBOT Atom D cost compared to Unitree G1 Basic?
DOBOT Atom D is listed at $33,499. Unitree G1 Basic is listed at $17,990.
How do DOBOT Atom D and Unitree G1 Basic compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom D scores 52/100. Unitree G1 Basic scores 52/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DOBOT Atom D and Unitree G1 Basic?
DOBOT Atom D carries up to 3.5 kg. Unitree G1 Basic carries up to 2 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom D and Unitree G1 Basic 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 DOBOT Atom D and Unitree G1 Basic?
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
DOBOT Atom D vs Unitree G1 Basic 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.