Ranked by the motion sub-score
The robots that move most naturally
Gait, balance and fluidity — motion is where realism is won or lost, and this is the field ranked on that dimension alone.
Atlas
Boston Dynamics
The capability ceiling of the whole field.
Unitree H1
Unitree
The full-size humanoid that actually runs.
Optimus
Tesla
Tesla's bid to build humanoids by the million.
NEO
1X Technologies
The first home humanoid you can actually pre-order.
Figure 03
Figure AI
The best-funded humanoid, now aimed at your house.
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
The most dexterous hands in robotics.
Unitree G1
Unitree
The cheapest walking humanoid you can actually buy.
Digit
Agility Robotics
The humanoid that actually has a job.
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