Unitree G1
Compact full-size humanoid robot
$13,500
The Unitree G1 is a compact humanoid robot developed by China-based Unitree Robotics, designed for research, education, and AI-driven motion development. It supports imitation and reinforcement learning, force-position hybrid control, and an optional force-controlled three-fingered dexterous hand for object manipulation. The platform is offered in a standard configuration and an expandable EDU edition with additional joints and upgraded actuators.
Released: 2024
- Price
- $13,500
- Height
- 1.32 m Manufacturer
- Weight
- 35 kg Manufacturer
- Payload
- 2 kg Manufacturer
- Degrees of freedom
- 23-43 Manufacturer
- Battery
- About 2 h Manufacturer
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- Spec sources
- 6 linked
- Verification
- Verified Jul 6, 2026 · every displayed spec is source-checked
- Availability
- Paid Deployment
- Last verified
- Jul 6, 2026
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Estimated lead time: 8 weeks
Overview
The Unitree G1 is a compact humanoid robot built by Unitree Robotics, a Chinese company that began with quadruped robots before moving into humanoids. The robot is positioned as an accessible development platform, pairing a small, foldable form factor with the actuation and sensing needed for locomotion and manipulation research.
The G1 emphasizes learning-based motion. Unitree highlights its ability to use imitation and reinforcement learning, along with force-position hybrid control, to perform sensitive and reliable movements. An optional force-controlled three-fingered dexterous hand extends the platform toward precise object manipulation.
It is sold in a standard version and an expandable EDU edition. The EDU adds optional degrees of freedom, upgraded joint torque, and customization aimed at research and educational users, who can configure the robot through Unitree's sales team.
Key Features
- Imitation and reinforcement learning for adaptable, lifelike motion
- Force-position hybrid control for sensitive, reliable operation
- Optional force-controlled three-fingered dexterous hand for object manipulation
- Foldable, compact form factor for transport and storage
- Expandable EDU edition with added joints and upgraded actuators
- Continuous over-the-air (OTA) software updates
Specifications
Compute
| Compute | 8-core high-performance CPU (standard); NVIDIA Jetson Orin option (EDU) |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 23-43 |
| Locomotion | Bipedal |
| Actuators | PMSM joint motors (low-inertia internal-rotor); crossed-roller bearings; dual-encoder joints |
Performance
| Max Speed | 2 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 2 kg |
| Max joint torque | 90 N·m peak knee (standard); 120 N·m (EDU) |
Physical
| Weight | 35 kg |
| Height | 1.32 m |
Power
| Battery Life | About 2 h |
Sensing
| Sensors | 3D LiDAR, depth camera |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
Compare with similar robots
| Unitree G1 | Unitree H2 | TORA-ONE | THEMIS V2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $13,500 | On request | On request | On request |
| Height | 1.32 m | 180 cm | 146-186 cm (foldable/adjustable) | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 35 kg | 70 kg | — | 37.5 kg |
| Payload | 2 kg | 15 kg peak / 7 kg rated (single arm) | 5 kg per arm (rated) | 15 kg |
| Reach | — | — | — | — |
| Max speed | 2 m/s | — | 0.6 m/s | 2.78 m/s |
| Degrees of freedom | 23-43 | 31 | 47 | 40 |
| Battery | About 2 h | ≈3 h runtime (972 Wh, 15 Ah, max 75.6 V) | 8 hours | 3 hours |
Evidence & changelog
Sources
- Unitree Robotics - record-surgery-5 verification · Unitree Robotics — cites Weight, Locomotion, Sensors, Payload Capacity, Battery Life
- Unitree Robotics (shop) - tranche-1 verification · Unitree Robotics (shop) — cites Degrees of Freedom
- The Robot Report - tranche-1 verification · The Robot Report — cites Max Speed
- Unitree Robotics - record-surgery-3 verification · Unitree Robotics — cites ROS Compatible
- Unitree Robotics (GitHub) - tranche-1 verification · Unitree Robotics (GitHub) — cites SDK Support
- Unitree G1 official product specifications · Unitree Robotics — cites Height, Actuators, Max joint torque, Compute
Record changelog
- Height: 1270 mm → 1320 · May 24, 2026
Production smoke test for canonical spec current/history/source workflow.
Videos
Deployment Evidence
Unitree G1 Developer Guide
Unitree G1 is a compact humanoid available for purchase; developer guide published at support.unitree.com with SDK2 integration documentation.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, ROS 2, Python, C++
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 72 hrs | — |
Manufacturer
Chinese robotics company developing affordable quadruped and humanoid robots for consumer, industrial, and research markets.
- Headquarters
- Hangzhou, China
- Founded
- 2016
- Website
- Official site
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