Foxconn Humanoid vs Unitree R1 Base
Side-by-side comparison of Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) and Unitree R1 Base (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
- Unitree R1 BaseChina
Year First Available
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
- Unitree R1 Base—
Verified Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
- Unitree R1 Base0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- Unitree R1 Base$4,900–$5,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Unitree R1 Base1 hrs
Availability Status
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
- Unitree R1 BaseACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
- Unitree R1 Base121 mm
Weight
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
- Unitree R1 Base25 kg
Mobility Type
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
- Unitree R1 Basebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
- Unitree R1 Basefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
- Unitree R1 Base2.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 Baserun capable
Stair Climbing
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Terrain
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
- Unitree R1 Baseindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
- Unitree R1 Base2 kg
Total DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid28
- Unitree R1 Base40
Arm DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid7
- Unitree R1 Base—
Hand DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid5
- Unitree R1 Base—
Bimanual Coordination
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Unitree R1 Base100 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 Base8-core high-performance CPU
VLM Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Foundation Models
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 Basefalse
Imitation Learning
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Programming
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Unitree R1 Basehigh- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- Unitree R1 Base1 hrs
Charging Method
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 Basemanual swap
Battery Swap
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 BaseYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- Unitree R1 Basehigh- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
ROS Support
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Simulation Platforms
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Unitree R1 BaseIsaac SIM
Open API
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- Unitree R1 BaseNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
- Unitree R1 Baseresearch
IP Rating
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
- Unitree R1 Base—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- Unitree R1 Base$4,900–$5,900 USD
Price Tier
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
- Unitree R1 Base80-150K
Pricing Model
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
- Unitree R1 Basepurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- Unitree R1 Base4 mo
Warranty
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
- Unitree R1 Base—
Production Pilots
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
- Unitree R1 Base—
Applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
- Unitree R1 Baseresearch, industry, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $4,900–$5,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 121 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 25 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 100 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM) |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | Isaac SIM |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | research |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| 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 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Foxconn Houston | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, teleoperation | research, industry, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, 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
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Foxconn Humanoid | Unitree R1 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $5,400 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $244,600 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +4530% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Foxconn Humanoid and Unitree R1 Base?
Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW. Unitree R1 Base is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How do Foxconn Humanoid and Unitree R1 Base compare on the Robo Score?
Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. Unitree R1 Base scores 55.7. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Foxconn Humanoid and Unitree R1 Base?
Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg. Unitree R1 Base carries up to 2 kg.
Are Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid 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
Foxconn Humanoid 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 Score is calculated.