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

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

QUICK TAKE

  • DEX5 (Dex5-1) 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 (Dex5-1)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 / AIproprietary hand control firmware/SDK, ROS/ROS 2 compatible, supports RL-based tactile manipulation algorithms—

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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

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

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