Unitree Go2 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Research labs testing whole-body imitation learning and mobile manipulation under controlled conditions
3D LiDAR mapping of indoor/outdoor spaces and autonomous patrol routes
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Go2. If the goal is to be ready when S1's capabilities mature, track it.