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Unitree G1 vs Atlas
Unitree G1, from Unitree, lists at ~$16k at launch; ~$13.5k base in 2026 (EDU options cost more); Atlas, from Boston Dynamics, at Not sold openly — enterprise deployments only. Here's how the two compare across price, realism, specifications and availability.
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Form | Full body | Full body |
| Presents as | Non-gendered | Non-gendered |
| Price | ~$16k at launch; ~$13.5k base in 2026 (EDU options cost more) | Not sold openly — enterprise deployments only |
| Subscription | — | — |
| Availability | Shipping now | Enterprise · 2026 |
| Origin | China | USA |
| Realism index | 22/100 | 30/100 |
| Height | 132 cm · 4 ft 4 in | 190 cm · 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 35 kg | 90 kg |
| Skin & materials | Exposed industrial chassis | Industrial shells |
| Actuation | 23 DOF (up to 43 on EDU); 90 N·m knees | Custom electric actuators; 56 DOF; continuous-rotation joints |
| Power | 9000 mAh quick-swap battery | Two hot-swap packs; autonomous recharge |
| Runtime | ~2 hours | ~4 hours |
| AI & conversation | 8-core CPU; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU) | Toyota Research Institute behavior models + Google DeepMind Gemini Robotics |
| Voice | — | — |
| Mobility | Walks ~2 m/s; self-rights | Dynamic walking; range of motion beyond human |
| Expressions | None | None |
| Languages | — | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 3D LiDAR + depth camera | 360° cameras + tactile sensing; IP67 |