Unitree Z1
Lightweight 6-axis robotic arm for mobile robots
$15,999
The Unitree Z1 is a compact, lightweight six-axis collaborative robotic arm designed to mount on Unitree's quadruped and mobile platforms as well as operate on a fixed base. It supports force feedback, collision detection, and both position and force control, and exposes joint-space, Cartesian-space, and low-level motor control through an open programming interface. Unitree positions it for manipulation tasks such as picking up objects, opening doors, and fastening screws across logistics, service, and research applications.
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Overview
The Unitree Z1 is a lightweight six-axis collaborative robotic arm built to extend the capabilities of Unitree's mobile and legged robots, while also functioning on a fixed base. Unitree describes it as able to move smoothly and perform fine manipulation tasks such as picking up small objects, opening doors, and fastening screws.
The arm provides force feedback and collision detection and supports both position and force control. It communicates over Ethernet and exposes an open programming and extended interface, allowing replaceable end-effectors and integration with platforms running Ubuntu.
Through its SDK, the Z1 supports upper-level control modes such as joint-space and Cartesian-space control, as well as low-level control of the underlying joint motors, giving developers a foundation on which to build their own control algorithms.
Key Features
- Six-axis collaborative arm designed to adapt to mobile platforms and fixed-base operation
- Force feedback and collision detection with combined position and force control
- Open programming and extended interface supporting replaceable end-effectors
- Multiple control modes including joint-space, Cartesian-space, and low-level motor control via the SDK
- Ethernet communication and Ubuntu-based development support
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Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | Ethernet, CAN |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Max Speed | 180 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 3 kg |
| Reach | 500 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.5 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 4 kg |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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