The table expands across desktop, stays dense on mobile, and highlights the strongest numeric values so the real tradeoffs are easy to spot.
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Height | 63.6cm (standing), 29.7cm (folded) | 45.7cm (standing) |
| Weight | ~50kg (without battery); ~55kg (with battery) | ~18kg (with battery) |
| Battery Life | 2h continuous walking / 5h standing (unloaded) | >4 hours unloaded (>20km); >2.5 hours with 15kg load (>13km) |
| Charging Time | 1–2 hours | Not disclosed (fast charger included with PRO/EDU) |
| Max Speed | Not officially disclosed | 5+ m/s (EDU); 3.7 m/s (PRO); 3.0 m/s (AIR) |
| AI | Intel Core i5-1135G7 + Jetson Xavier NX ×3 | 8-core high-performance CPU + optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX (EDU) |
| Sensors | Intel RealSense D430 ×5 | HD Camera, Ultra-Wide-Angle LiDAR (Unitree L2 on AIR; 64-128 line industrial on PRO/EDU), Dual Joint Encoders, Microphone, GPS (PRO/EDU, disabled by default) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet ×7, RS485 ×4, USB ×5, CAN ×4 | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G (PRO/EDU), Gigabit Ethernet |
| Voice Assistants | None | Speaker + Microphone |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Category | Quadruped | Quadruped |
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | Unitree Robotics |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | B1 | As2 |
|---|---|---|
| 50cm Vertical Platform Climbing | — | ✓ |
| All-Weather Operation (-5°C to 45°C) | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Bionic Embodied AI Motions | — | ✓ |
| Charging Dock (EDU) | — | ✓ |
| Complex Terrain Traversal | ✓ | — |
| Continuous Walking Load 20kg | ✓ | — |
| Continuous Walking Load ~15kg (EDU) | — | ✓ |
| IP54 Weather Resistance | — | ✓ |
| ISS 3.0 Intelligent Side-Follow (PRO/EDU) | — | ✓ |
| Industrial Inspection | ✓ | — |
| OTA Software Updates | — | ✓ |
| Patrol & Surveillance | ✓ | — |
| Quadruped Walking & Running | — | ✓ |
| Secondary Development (EDU) | — | ✓ |
| Slope Traversal (~40°) | — | ✓ |
| Stair Climbing (up to 20cm steps) | ✓ | — |
| Stair Climbing (up to 25cm) | — | ✓ |
| Standing Load 80kg | ✓ | — |
| Standing Load up to 65kg (EDU) | — | ✓ |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Commercial before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — Roomba Mini versus AquaSense X shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — 4NE-1 Mini versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — CyberDog 2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 201 robots tracked, 138 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
