Unitree B1 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
Embodied AI research and sim-to-real algorithm validation on real hardware with dynamic stair/slope locomotion
Perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose B1. If the goal is to be ready when CL-1's capabilities mature, track it.