Unitree H1 (Evolution) vs Pepper
Compare Unitree H1 (Evolution) (Unitree Robotics) and Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Unitree H1 (Evolution) | Pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | SoftBank Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | Japan |
| Degrees of freedom | 19 | 17 |
| Weight (kg) | 47 | 28 |
| Battery life (h) | Not disclosed | 12 |
| Payload | N/A (no arms lifting) | |
| Max speed | 3.3 m/s (maker-stated record) | 1.0 m/s |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Research & development | Social interaction |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Neither platform leads on the weighted specifications; the choice comes down to which dimensions matter for the job.
Unitree H1 (Evolution) leads on degrees of freedom (19 vs 17) and max speed (3.3 m/s (maker-stated record) vs 1.0 m/s).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, payload and battery life.
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.
Pepper
A social humanoid designed for human interaction in retail, hospitality, and healthcare settings. Pepper detects faces, recognizes emotions, and engages in natural conversation with multi-language speech synthesis.