COMPARISON

Unitree H1 vs EngineAI SE01: spec comparison for European buyers

The Unitree H1 (€100k+) and the EngineAI SE01 (€15–40k) sit in different price bands. The practical question is not which robot is better, but whether the gap buys capabilities your use case needs.

The Unitree H1 stands 10 cm taller (180 vs 170 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.

On degrees of freedom, the EngineAI SE01 offers 32 against 27 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.

For EU buyers specifically: the Unitree H1 is listed as “Enterprise sales — inquire”, the EngineAI SE01 as “Enterprise sales — inquire” — confirm distributor stock before anchoring a deployment date.

Values below are compiled from public manufacturer sources; confirm the exact configuration via quote before deciding.

Unitree H1 humanoid robot

Unitree · China

H1

Fast full-size research biped; held a 3.3 m/s humanoid speed record.

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EngineAI SE01 humanoid robot

EngineAI · China

SE01

Full-size flagship known for a natural end-to-end gait.

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Specifications

SpecificationUnitree H1EngineAI SE01
Price (approx.)€100k+€15–40k
Height (cm)180170
Weight (kg)4755
Degrees of freedom2732 Best
Payload (kg)7 Best
Battery runtime (min)
Compute
Sensors
Software / SDK
LocomotionBipedalBipedal
Dexterous hands No No
ROS 2 Yes Yes
EU availabilityEnterprise sales — inquireEnterprise sales — inquire

Which one fits you?

  • Buying for research? Weigh the software stack and ROS 2 support and degrees of freedom first — in our experience these decide most research deployments.
  • Buying for demo & events? Weigh startup time and show modes and transport weight and setup first — in our experience these decide most demo & events deployments.
  • Buying for industry? Weigh rated payload and duty cycle and safety certification first — in our experience these decide most industry deployments.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Unitree H1 or the EngineAI SE01 cheaper?

List bands differ: the Unitree H1 sits in €100k+, the EngineAI SE01 in €15–40k. Check which configuration each band actually includes before comparing totals.

Which one is available in Europe?

Current listings: Unitree H1 — Enterprise sales — inquire; EngineAI SE01 — Enterprise sales — inquire. Confirm lead time, EU service coverage and spare-part supply directly with each vendor or distributor.

So which one should we choose?

This page deliberately declares no winner. The right choice depends on your use case, integration effort and EU supply chain — use the decision guide above, then request quotes for both.

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