Unitree R1
Ultra‑lightweight customizable humanoid for developers, research, and embodied AI experimentation
Unitree Robotics · commercial
Announced 2025
Overview
The Unitree R1 is an affordable, ultra‑lightweight humanoid robot designed for developers, researchers, and educators. It features agile mobility, customizable hardware finishes, open control interfaces, and integration with large multimodal models for voice and image interaction. It prioritizes movement capabilities as a foundation for completing tasks while maintaining ease of maintenance and broad ecosystem compatibility. The R1 is offered in multiple variants including R1 AIR, standard R1, and R1 EDU. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Specifications
| Height | 1.23 m / 4' 0'' |
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| Weight | 29 kg / 63.9 lb |
| Degrees of Freedom | 26 |
| Locomotion | biped |
| Payload | — |
| Battery Type | — |
| Speed | — |
| Rated Runtime | 1 h |
Sensors
| Cameras | — |
|---|---|
| Depth Sensing | No |
| Lidar | No |
| IMU | Yes |
| Microphones | No |
| Tactile Sensing | none specified |
Software
| Control Mode | autonomous, teleoperation, hybrid |
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| Middleware | — |
| SDK | open interfaces, simulation support |
| Connectivity | — |