Xiaomi CyberOne vs Unitree H1: A 2022 Prototype Against a Research Model You Can Buy

CyberOne is 177 cm tall, weighs 52 kg and has 21 degrees of freedom (DOF). The H1 is 180 cm, 47 kg and has 18 degrees of freedom (“Degrees of Freedom (DOF) in Humanoid Robots”). In joint count CyberOne is thus slightly richer, but the rest of the data favours the H1. CyberOne’s walking speed is up to 1 m/s, while the H1 has a measured 3.3 m/s, theoretically up to 5 m/s according to the manufacturer, and a peak torque of 189 N·m/kg. CyberOne’s payload is only 1.5 kg, so it cannot even carry a toolbox; for the H1 the manufacturer gives no payload.

Senses and heart differ too. CyberOne has the Mi-Sense system for recognising a speaker’s emotions, which is not documented for the H1. The H1 has a 3D LiDAR, a depth camera, an 864 Wh battery and an Intel Core i5 or i7 computer. CyberOne’s data lacks battery capacity and runtime, and the H1’s lacks runtime. There are gaps on both sides, so runtime cannot be compared honestly.

CyberOne has no price because it was never offered on the market, either at retail or to companies. A figure of USD 89,000–104,000 circulates online, but it is a 2022 production-cost estimate given by Xiaomi’s chief Lei Jun (CNY 600,000–700,000), not a selling price. It is a common mistake, which is why we leave the price field empty. Were such a prototype ever to go on sale, it would cost more than its production cost, but quoting a specific amount would be guesswork.

Unitree lists the H1 at USD 90,000, about PLN 348,900 (≈ EUR 79,950) at the 3.8762 rate of 1 October 2026. In Polish shops on 28 September 2026 we saw higher offers: PLN 439,000 (≈ EUR 100,590) at Botland. The manufacturer does not explain the spread, so ask for a quote with a specific configuration before ordering. On top of the price come spare batteries, service and a protective zone around a running machine. Alternatives available in Poland are in the overview “How Much Does a Humanoid Robot Cost in 2026”. The robotisation tax relief applies to industrial robots, so a research humanoid is unlikely to qualify (“Poland's Robotization Tax Relief”).

CyberOne is useful today mainly as a demonstration: on a conference stage, at trade fairs, in a company showroom (events). A second field is research into human–robot interaction, where recognising mood matters. A third is the pilot in Xiaomi’s own factory: according to 2026 reports the robot works pilot shifts in the electric-vehicle plant, and in July 2026 a success rate of 98% was reported. We do not know the scale, the number of robots or the tasks, so we do not treat this as a reference for outside customers. In April 2026 Xiaomi showed a second generation of the robot.

The H1 serves research into gait dynamics, balance and reinforcement learning in the laboratory and at universities, as well as Unitree’s record-setting demonstrations. It is not suited to factory work: 18 degrees of freedom is little, and the manufacturer documents no payload. If you want a cheaper humanoid available in Poland, look at the Unitree G1, about PLN 52,300 (≈ EUR 11,980) at the manufacturer’s price, or the newer Unitree H2. For beginners there are also educational robots.