Unitree R1 vs Tiangong
Compare Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics) and Tiangong (X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Unitree R1 | Tiangong |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 | 27 |
| Weight (kg) | 29 | 43 |
| Battery life (h) | 1 | 4 |
| Payload | 5 kg | |
| Max speed | 6 km/h | |
| Actuators | Modular joint motors | electric |
| Primary sensor | RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, high-precision IMU, six-axis force/torque sensors | |
| Function | Research & development | general-purpose humanoid for dynamic locomotion and terrain navigation |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Pilot |
Verdict
Tiangong leads on 3 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tiangong leads on price ($41000 vs From $4,900 USD (R1 AIR); $5,900 USD (R1); tax and shipping excluded), degrees of freedom (27 vs 26) and battery life (4 h vs 1 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: 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.
Tiangong
Tiangong is a full-size, fully electric humanoid robot developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid). Unveiled in April 2024, it is the world's first such robot capable of stable running at 6 km/h while navigating slopes and stairs without visual input.