Hardware & robotics · Humanoid robots · Comparison
EngineAI SA01 vs Unitree R1
EngineAI SA01 by EngineAI (China) has a public guide price from approx. €5,600; Unitree R1 by Unitree Robotics (China) from approx. €4,400. The difference is approx. €1,200: Unitree R1 is about 22% below EngineAI SA01. Both belong to the category Humanoid robots — Human-shaped robots for research, pilot projects and first industrial deployments. The OROBO catalogue lists 27 products in this category, 7 of them with a guide price (median approx. €18,000).
At a glance
| Attribute | EngineAI SA01 | Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EngineAI | Unitree Robotics |
| Headquarters | China | China |
| Category | Humanoid robots | Humanoid robots |
| Guide price | from approx. €5,600 | from approx. €4,400 |
| Description | Humanoid robot from EngineAI for research, education and in-house application development. | Entry-level humanoid robot from Unitree for development, education and demonstrations. |
| Product page | view | view |
Guide prices are non-binding, rounded values from manufacturers’ public information, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Only the seller’s quote is binding. Listed does not mean partner.
What matters with Humanoid robots
- Openness: SDK, low-level access, ROS 2 support and a simulation model.
- Hands and payload: what can the robot actually grasp and carry?
- Runtime, charging concept, robustness against falls and spare parts.
- Safety and service: test area, emergency stop, support in Europe.
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