Unitree R1
B · Primary-source verifiedThe index uses entry R1 AIR figures because the headline price is for AIR; the 26-DoF R1 and EDU variants are not blended in.
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Verified comparison
Unitree R1 vs Boston Dynamics Atlas
A source-aware comparison. Missing values stay missing, variants stay separate, and evidence quality is shown beside the numbers.
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Key differences
Unitree R1 has the lower mass by 63 kg.
Boston Dynamics Atlas has the higher published payload by 28 kg.
Boston Dynamics Atlas has the higher runtime by 3 h.
Boston Dynamics Atlas has the stronger evidence grade; that means better public substantiation, not necessarily better technology.
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Side-by-side data
FieldUnitree R1Boston Dynamics Atlas
StatusAvailablePilot
MobilityBipedBiped
Introduced20252024
Height123 cm190 cm
Weight27 kg90 kg
Payload2 kg30 kg
Runtime1 h4 h
SpeedNot disclosedNot disclosed
Degrees of freedom2056
BatteryNot disclosedNot disclosed
Public priceFrom US$4,900Not public
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Evidence and sources
Boston Dynamics Atlas
A · Strong evidenceProduct-page figures match Boston Dynamics' official 2026 sales sheet; 2026 units are committed to selected partners.