R1 vs U1
Humanoid robot spec comparison — Unitree Robotics vs UBTech Robotics.
| Spec | R1 | U1 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025-07 | 2026-06 |
| Status | Production | Pre-order |
| Height | 122 cm | — |
| Payload | 2 kg | — |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 | 88 |
| Runtime | 60 min | — |
| Top speed | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Price | $5.9k | $17.6k |
| Robo2u Score | 53 | 59 |
Highlighted = better on that spec (lower is better for price and weight; newer for release). The Robo2u Score is a transparent composite — see the Humanoid Showdown for the full field.
