Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Unitree Robotics R1
The Unitree Robotics R1 costs $4,900 new; the Boston Dynamics Atlas has no public price yet. The Atlas is taller (6'3" vs 4'0"), with 56 vs 26 degrees of freedom. Full verified comparison below, in your selected currency and units.
Our take
R1 has a public entry price of $4,900 for the Air configuration and $5,900 for the standard model. Atlas is marketed through enterprise discussions without a published purchase price. These are different buying decisions: a lower-priced platform versus a factory deployment project. Unitree says only R1 EDU supports secondary development, so do not budget for a programmable research setup using the Air price alone. Confirm the required edition, accessories, delivery and safety arrangements.
 Boston DynamicsAtlas |  Unitree RoboticsR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boston Dynamics | Unitree Robotics |
| Form | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Tier | Enterprise | Hobbyist |
| Availability | Announced | Shipping |
| New price | — | $4,900 |
| Est. used (modeled) | — | $2,293–$2,803 |
| Height | 6'3" | 4'0" |
| Weight | 198 lb | 64 lb |
| DoF | 56 | 26 |
| Debut | 2024 | 2025 |
| Perfect for | Manufacturing | Education, Hobby |
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Frequently asked
Is the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the Unitree Robotics R1 cheaper?
Only one of the two has a published price, so a like-for-like price comparison isn't possible yet.
Which is bigger, the Atlas or the R1?
Boston Dynamics Atlas (6'3" / 1.9 m) is the larger of the two on this measure.
Which has more degrees of freedom?
Boston Dynamics Atlas (56 DoF).
Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Unitree Robotics R1: which should you choose?
Both are humanoid robots. The Atlas has a catalog status of announced; current purchasing availability is unverified. For R1 (R1 Air), our US evidence records online checkout through Unitree Robotics: in stock when checked on 2026-09-30. Confirm current stock and delivery terms with the seller, and compare each model's verified specs, source notes, and modeled used values before choosing.
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