COMPARISON
Unitree R1 vs EngineAI PM01: spec comparison for European buyers
Both the Unitree R1 and the EngineAI PM01 target Education & Demo & Events buyers in the <€15k band, so the decision comes down to the details — and to which details your deployment actually depends on.
The EngineAI PM01 stands 16 cm taller (138 vs 122 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
On degrees of freedom, the Unitree R1 offers 26 against 24 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.
For EU buyers specifically: the Unitree R1 is listed as “Pre-order”, the EngineAI PM01 as “Pre-order” — 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 R1 | EngineAI PM01 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | <€15k | <€15k |
| Height (cm) | 122 | 138 |
| Weight (kg) | 25 | 40 |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 Best | 24 |
| Payload (kg) | — | — |
| Battery runtime (min) | 60 Best | — |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | Depth camera, IMU | — |
| Software / SDK | SDK, ROS2 compatible | — |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | No | No |
| ROS 2 | Yes | Yes |
| EU availability | Pre-order | Pre-order |
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 education? Weigh durability and repair cost and teaching materials and examples first — in our experience these decide most education 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Unitree R1 or the EngineAI PM01 cheaper?
Both are listed in the <€15k price band. Final pricing depends heavily on configuration — request quotes for both to compare like-for-like.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Unitree R1 — Pre-order; EngineAI PM01 — Pre-order. 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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