Unitree R1
Ultra‑lightweight customizable humanoid for developers, research, and embodied AI experimentation
Price starting from
$4,900
Technical Details
Specifications
| Height | 1.23 m / 4' 0'' |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29 kg / 63.9 lb |
| Degrees of Freedom | 26 |
| Locomotion | biped |
| Payload | Undisclosed |
| Battery Type | — |
| Speed | Undisclosed |
| Rated Runtime | 1 h |
Sensors
| Cameras | — |
|---|---|
| Depth Sensing | No |
| Lidar | Not disclosed |
| IMU | Yes |
| Microphones | Not disclosed |
| Tactile Sensing | None on R1 Air/standard (fixed, non-articulated fists); dexterous hand optional on EDU only |
Software
| Control Mode | autonomous, teleoperation, hybrid |
|---|---|
| Middleware | — |
| SDK | Open |
| SDK Details | Open interfaces, simulation support (EDU only for secondary development) |
| Connectivity | — |
Deployment
Units Shipped: Not disclosed specific to R1
As of Aug 2026
Company Claim
Unitree's IPO prospectus credits its low-cost G1/R1 product mix with driving the company's average humanoid selling price down from ¥593,400 (2023) to ¥167,600 (first nine months of 2025), supporting a claimed position as the world's largest humanoid maker by units in 2025
What's Actually Confirmed
This is a company-wide claim spanning G1 and R1 together, not R1-specific. Omdia's independently tracked count (via SCMP) puts a different manufacturer (AgiBot) ahead of Unitree by 2025 unit share — a disputed figure already flagged in Unitree's other directory records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Unitree R1 and who makes it?
Unitree R1 is an ultra‑lightweight customizable humanoid for developers, research, and embodied AI experimentation. It is manufactured by Unitree Robotics and was announced in 2025.
How tall is the Unitree R1?
Unitree R1 is 1.23 m / 4' 0'' tall.
How much does the Unitree R1 weigh?
Unitree R1 weighs 29 kg / 63.9 lb.
How much does the Unitree R1 cost? Is the Unitree R1 available to buy?
Unitree R1 starts from $4,900. Three variants: R1 Air $4,900 · R1 standard $5,900 · R1 EDU $10,500. Shipping since Q2 2026. Excludes shipping ($300–$1,200) and import duties, which are the buyer's responsibility.
What are the main strengths of the Unitree R1?
- Ultra-lightweight and low cost (~$4,900–$5,900) for entry adoption
- Agile mobility and diverse movement support (running, cartwheels, fall recovery)
- Customizable hardware and open control interfaces
- Integrated with multimodal voice and image model
- Now shipping (Q2 2026), not merely pre-order
What are the limitations of the Unitree R1?
- Short battery life (~1h)
- R1 Air and standard R1 cannot grasp objects — fixed, non-articulated fists; manipulation requires EDU tier
- No clearly rated payload capability
- Perception capabilities limited (no LiDAR/depth)
- Autonomy and task execution maturity unclear beyond motion demonstrations
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