CyberDog 2 vs R1
R1
Unitree Robotics
TIME Best Inventions 2025. Affordable consumer robot assistant from Unitree.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | CyberDog 2 | R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Quadruped | Consumer |
| Price | $1,800 | $4,900-$5,900 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Height | 36cm | 120cm |
| Weight | 8.9kg | 25kg |
| Payload | 3kg | --- |
| Speed | 3.5m/s | 5km/h |
| Battery | 8800mAh | 4hr |
| OS | ROS2 | Ubuntu/ROS2 |
AI and Software
CyberDog 2
- SLAM
- Voice
R1
- UnifoLM-VLA-0
- ROS2
Unitree R1 wins on capability, CyberDog 2 wins on accessibility
Unitree's R1 humanoid at $4,900–$5,900 is the more capable robot — it stands 1.65m, navigates your home, can carry objects, and represents the future of domestic robots. Xiaomi's CyberDog 2 at $1,800 is the more accessible robot platform — 19 servo joints, LIDAR, backflips, and a full developer API make it the best value for robot enthusiasts. If you want raw capability and are willing to pay, R1 wins; if you want a feature-rich robot platform at a fraction of the price, CyberDog 2 is unbeatable.
R1 is better for
buyers who want humanoid utility and are willing to invest in the future of home robots
CyberDog 2 is better for
robot enthusiasts and developers who want maximum hardware capability per dollar