Unitree B1vsunitree B2
Unitree B1 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
B1
2 wins
B2
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 82Deployment readiness72
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 35Price accessibility41
- 68ROI clarity58
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 64Labor replacement45
- 20 kg walking, ~80 kg standing maximumPayload40 kg (walking sustained); 120 kg (standing)
- 1.2–1.8 m/sSpeed6 m/s
- ~2 hours continuous walking; up to ~5 hours standing; 1-2 hour rechargeBattery4–6 hours (45 Ah / 2250 Wh capacity); 5 hours without load for 20 km mileage, 4 hours with 20 kg load for 15 km mileage
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 88Environment fit80
- 72Future potential68
- 1126 × 467 × 636 mm (W × D × H) standingFootprintStanding: 1098 × 450 × 645 mm; Lying: 880 × 460 × 330 mm
B1 · Best for
Perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds
B2 · Best for
Power grid and petrochemical facility inspections, where thermal imaging and gas sensing payloads and all-terrain mobility justify cost.
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose B1. If the goal is to be ready when B2's capabilities mature, track it.