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Dex5-1 (DEX5) vs Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series

Unitree Robotics vs Huayan Robotics — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • Dex5-1 (DEX5) offers the more degrees of freedom (20 vs 7).
  • Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series is the newer platform (2,026 vs 2,025).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

Dex5-1 (DEX5)Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series
CompanyUnitree RoboticsHuayan Robotics
CategoryRobotic-ArmsIndustrial-Robot
Price:$7,000–$8,000Not announced
Released:20252026
Weight1.0 kg—
Degrees of Freedom207
Software / AIUnitree low-level SDK / secondary development API for tactile algorithms; supports custom RL/control algorithm integration—

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the Dex5-1 (DEX5) and the Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series?

Dex5-1 (DEX5) is made by Unitree Robotics, while Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series is made by Huayan Robotics. Dex5-1 (DEX5) is a robotic-arms, while Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series is a industrial-robot.

Which is cheaper, the Dex5-1 (DEX5) or the Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series?

The Dex5-1 (DEX5) is listed at $7,000; pricing for the Echo 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series has not been publicly announced.