Unitree
Unitree R1
A 1.23 m, ~29 kg lightweight humanoid robot with 20-26 degrees of freedom and onboard multimodal AI for speech and image interaction, positioned as Unitree's entry-price humanoid.
Published pricing as of 2026-07-05
| Variant | Price | Channel | Seller | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 AIR | $4,900 | Manufacturer direct | shop.unitree.com | Starting price excl. tax/shipping; shipping $300-$1,200; R1 Air White backordered | source |
| R1 (standard) | $5,900 | Manufacturer direct | unitree.com | Excl. tax/shipping | source |
| R1 EDU | Quote | Manufacturer direct | shop.unitree.com | quote-only; contact sales | source |
| R1 Basic | $8,990 | US reseller | robostore.com | White + Blue configuration | source |
| R1 EDU (U1, 40 TOPS) | $15,950 | US reseller | robostore.com | R1 EDU Pro (U2-U6) from $18,900 per collection page | source |
- Dimensions
- 1230 x 357 x 190 mm (height 123 cm)[1]
- Weight
- 27-29 kg depending on model[1]
- Degrees of freedom
- 20 (AIR), 26 (R1), 26-40 (EDU); 6 per leg, 4-5 per arm, 0-2 waist, 0-2 head[1]
- Battery life
- About 1 h (all variants), quick-release lithium battery[1]
- Sensors
- 4-mic array; monocular camera (AIR) or binocular camera (R1/EDU); dual + single joint encoders[1]
- Computing
- 8-core high-performance processor; EDU supports external NVIDIA Orin modules (40-100 TOPS)[1]
- Connectivity
- WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2[1]
- Max speed
- n/d
- Payload
- n/d
- SDK/programmability
- Standard models do not support secondary development (EDU edition required); fully open joint & sensor interfaces with native simulation platform support; unitree_sdk2 (BSD-3-Clause) supports R1[2]
Serviceability score
The $4,900 entry humanoid comes with a 6-12 month warranty, ~1-hour battery, contact-form parts, and SDK locked behind EDU pricing. Budget for the ownership experience, not just the sticker.
how we gradeFactory warranty
6-12 months depending on model, per manufacturer spec table; RoboStore lists 8 months (R1 Basic) and 12 months (R1 EDU)
warranty sourceUS service & support
Available in the US via RoboStore (Official North American Partner, phone 855-285-7626, tech support) or direct from shop.unitree.com with $300-$1,200 shipping and buyer-handled customs clearance.
Programmability
Open SDK / developer access available.
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