Reachy vs Unitree R1
Compare Reachy (Pollen Robotics) and Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Reachy | Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pollen Robotics | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | France | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 15 | 26 |
| Weight (kg) | 12 | 29 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 1 |
| Payload | 2 kg | |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary torso) | |
| Actuators | Modular joint motors | |
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Research & development | Research & development |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Reachy leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Reachy leads on price ($17,000 vs From $4,900 USD (R1 AIR); $5,900 USD (R1); tax and shipping excluded) and battery life (4 h vs 1 h).
Unitree R1 leads on degrees of freedom (26 vs 15).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload and max speed.
Reachy
An open-source humanoid torso built for research, education, and creative applications. Reachy runs on Python with the open Reachy SDK and is designed to be hackable, modular, and accessible for labs and makers alike.
Unitree R1
Unitree's lightweight consumer-priced humanoid, at about 29 kg and up to 123 cm tall. Three variants: R1 AIR ($4,900), R1 ($5,900) and R1 EDU. Unitree lists about one hour of battery life.