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.
Specifications
| Specification | Unitree H1 | EngineAI SE01 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | €100k+ | €15–40k |
| Height (cm) | 180 | 170 |
| Weight (kg) | 47 | 55 |
| Degrees of freedom | 27 | 32 Best |
| Payload (kg) | 7 Best | — |
| Battery runtime (min) | — | — |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | — | — |
| Software / SDK | — | — |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | No | No |
| ROS 2 | Yes | Yes |
| EU availability | Enterprise sales — inquire | Enterprise 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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