Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) vs Unitree Robotics R1

Dataset date: 2026-09-20

175 cmhuman
payload 50 kg (claimed)battery runtime 240 min (claimed)
ClaimedC190 cm1Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric)
ClaimedC123 cm2Unitree Robotics R1

Height to scale. Width is schematic, derived from weight; not a measured body width.

Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric)Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric): announced 2024-04-17, first delivery recorded 2026-01-04
Unitree Robotics R1Unitree Robotics R1: announced 2025-07-29, no dated delivery evidence

open outline: claimed → demonstrated · hatched: demonstrated · filled dot: first delivery recorded

Evidence sheet

PropertyBoston Dynamics Atlas (Electric)Unitree Robotics R1Difference
Height (cm)ClaimedC190 cm1ClaimedC123 cm2-67 cm
Weight (kg)ClaimedC90 kg1ClaimedC25 kg3-65 kg
Degrees of freedomClaimedC561ClaimedC263-30 DoF
Walking speed (km/h)no sourced valueno sourced valueno sourced value
Payload (kg)ClaimedC50 kg1no sourced valueno sourced value
Battery runtime (min)ClaimedC240 min1no sourced valueno sourced value
Handsno sourced valueno sourced value
Latest priceno sourced valueClaimedCUSD 4,9002
Announced2024-04-1742025-07-293+15 mo
First customer delivery2026-01-045no sourced valueno sourced value
Delivery statusshippedclaimed

Notes

  1. 50 kg (110 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
  2. standing 123 cm tall (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
  3. The 25-kilogram robot combines dynamic movement capabilities with a built-in Large Multimodal AI Model (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
  4. This week we announced the retirement of our hydraulic Atlas and unveiled what comes next—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
  5. Atlas practiced sorting roof racks without human help (accessed 2026-09-20) — source

Cite this comparison: https://humanoidrecord.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-electric-vs-unitree-r1/ (accessed 2026-09-20)

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