Unitree R1
Lightweight, affordable full-size humanoid robot
Price
$4,900 – $5,900
A firm price is shown only when the public evidence has been verified.
Key facts
Values reflect the public record
- Height
- 121 cm
- Weight
- 25 kg
- Payload
- No public data documented
- Degrees of freedom
- 26
- Runtime
- 1 hour
- Max speed
- No public data documented
Canonical robot record
Overview
The Unitree R1 is a full-size humanoid robot developed by Unitree Robotics, positioned as an unusually lightweight and affordable entry point into the humanoid category. It is sold in several configurations: a lower-cost Air variant, a standard model, and an EDU edition aimed at developers and researchers who need full control and secondary development capability.
Higher-end configurations add additional joints, binocular stereo vision, and optional accelerated compute for on-device AI inference, while the base model is geared toward demonstrations, education, and pre-programmed routines. The robot integrates voice and vision capabilities along with standard wireless connectivity.
Unitree has publicly demonstrated the R1 performing highly dynamic, acrobatic motions, emphasizing agility and mass-production-oriented design. The platform is sold directly through Unitree's official shop, with shipments scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
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- Spec sources
- 0 linked
- Verification
- Unverified
- Deployment
- Announced
- Last verified
- Jun 29, 2026
Key Features
- Lightweight, compact full-size humanoid form factor designed for affordability and mass production
- Multiple configurations (Air, standard, and developer EDU) spanning demonstration, education, and research/development use cases
- Integrated voice and vision: stereo/binocular camera options, multi-microphone array, and speakers
- Optional developer compute and secondary-development support on higher tiers for AI-powered applications
- Demonstrated agile, dynamic motion capabilities including running and acrobatic movements
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Specifications
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8 documented values
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 26 Unverified |
|---|---|
| Locomotion | Bipedal Unverified |
Physical
| Height | 121 cm Unverified |
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| Weight | 25 kg Unverified |
| Width | 357 mm Unverified |
| Depth | 190 mm Unverified |
Power
| Runtime | 1 hour Unverified |
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Software
| SDK Support | No Unverified |
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Media
Manufacturer
Chinese robotics company developing affordable quadruped and humanoid robots for consumer, industrial, and research markets.
- Headquarters
- Hangzhou, China
- Founded
- 2016
