Atlas (Electric Humanoid) vs Unitree H1 (Evolution)
Compare Atlas (Electric Humanoid) (Boston Dynamics) and Unitree H1 (Evolution) (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Atlas (Electric Humanoid) | Unitree H1 (Evolution) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boston Dynamics | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 56 | 19 |
| Weight (kg) | 90 | 47 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | Not disclosed |
| Payload | 50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained | |
| Max speed | 3.3 m/s (maker-stated record) | |
| Actuators | Electric actuators | |
| Primary sensor | 360° camera view; tactile fingers and palm | |
| Function | Material handling | Research & development |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on 1 of the 1 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on degrees of freedom (56 vs 19).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, payload, max speed and battery life.
Atlas (Electric Humanoid)
Boston Dynamics' fully electric production humanoid, unveiled Jan 5, 2026. Built for industrial material handling, with autonomous battery swapping and a 360° camera view. The company has not published a price or a top speed.
Unitree H1 (Evolution)
Unitree's full-size H1 humanoid. The maker states a running record of 3.3 m/s and a weight of about 47 kg, and does not publish a price or a battery runtime on the H1 page.