Unitree R1 vs Booster T2
Compare Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics) and Booster T2 (Booster Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Unitree R1 | Booster T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | Booster Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 | 31 |
| Weight (kg) | 29 | 42 |
| Battery life (h) | 1 | 2 |
| Payload | 10 kg dual-arm maximum | |
| Max speed | 3 m/s | |
| Actuators | Modular joint motors | High-speed internal-rotor PMSM |
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Research & development | Research & development |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Booster T2 leads on 2 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Booster T2 leads on degrees of freedom (31 vs 26) and battery life (2 h vs 1 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, payload and max speed.
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.
Booster T2
Booster Robotics' flagship open-platform humanoid for developers: about 1.4 m and 42 kg with 31 degrees of freedom, a stated 10 kg maximum dual-arm payload, 3 m/s walking speed and 2 hours of continuous walking.