Olivia vs Unitree H1-2
Side-by-side comparison of Olivia (A*STAR Social Robotics Lab) and Unitree H1-2 (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OliviaSingapore
- Unitree H1-2China
Year First Available
- Olivia2009
- Unitree H1-2—
Verified Deployments
- Olivia0 Deployments
- Unitree H1-20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Olivia$198 USD
- Unitree H1-2$122,455–$145,013 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Olivia16 hrs
- Unitree H1-23 hrs
Availability Status
- OliviaACTIVE
- Unitree H1-2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Olivia152 kg
- Unitree H1-270 kg
Height
- Olivia160 mm
- Unitree H1-2182 mm
Mobility Type
- Oliviastatic
- Unitree H1-2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Oliviaanthropomorphic torso
- Unitree H1-2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Olivia0.5 m/s
- Unitree H1-21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Oliviastatic walk
- Unitree H1-2—
Stair Climbing
- Olivianone
- Unitree H1-2No
Terrain
- Oliviaflat_indoor
- Unitree H1-2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Olivia132 kg
- Unitree H1-27 kg
Total DOF
- Olivia24
- Unitree H1-231
Arm DOF
- Olivia6
- Unitree H1-27
Hand DOF
- Olivia6
- Unitree H1-2—
Bimanual Coordination
- Oliviaindependent
- Unitree H1-2No
Tool Use
- Olivianone
- Unitree H1-2—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OliviaIntel Core i7
- Unitree H1-2Intel Core i5
Compute Platform
- OliviaIntel Core i7
- Unitree H1-2—
VLM Capable
- Olivianone
- Unitree H1-2No
Foundation Models
- Olivia—
- Unitree H1-2false
Imitation Learning
- Oliviasingle task
- Unitree H1-2No
Teleoperation
- Oliviajoystick
- Unitree H1-2—
Programming
- Oliviaproprietary_app, teleoperation
- Unitree H1-2OTA updates
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Olivia16 hrs
- Unitree H1-23 hrs
Charging Time
- Olivia4.5 hrs
- Unitree H1-2—
Charging Method
- Oliviaauto dock
- Unitree H1-2—
Battery Swap
- Olivia—
- Unitree H1-2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- OliviaYes
- Unitree H1-2—
Fall Recovery
- OliviaYes
- Unitree H1-2—
Human Detection Method
- Olivianone
- Unitree H1-2—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Olivianone
- Unitree H1-2—
Software
SDK Languages
- OliviaJava, Kotlin
- Unitree H1-2C++
ROS Support
- Olivianone
- Unitree H1-2No
Open API
- Oliviaclosed
- Unitree H1-2No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Oliviaprototype
- Unitree H1-2commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Olivia$198 USD
- Unitree H1-2$122,455–$145,013 USD
Price Tier
- Olivia—
- Unitree H1-2500k_plus
Pricing Model
- Oliviacapex
- Unitree H1-2outright purchase
Warranty
- Olivia—
- Unitree H1-28 yrs
Applications
- Oliviaresearch
- Unitree H1-2—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Singapore | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $198 USD | $122,455–$145,013 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 152 kg | 70 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 160 mm | 182 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 132 kg | 7 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 31 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | single task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app, teleoperation | OTA updates |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 16 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | none | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Java, Kotlin | C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $198 USD | $122,455–$145,013 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 500k_plus |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 8 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 Olivia and Unitree H1-2?
Olivia is made by A*STAR Social Robotics Lab, based in SG. Unitree H1-2 is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How do Olivia and Unitree H1-2 compare on the Robo Index?
Olivia grades AA on the Robo Index. Unitree H1-2 grades A. 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 Olivia and Unitree H1-2?
Olivia carries up to 132 kg. Unitree H1-2 carries up to 15 kg.
Are Olivia and Unitree H1-2 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 Olivia and Unitree H1-2?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
Olivia vs Unitree H1-2 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.