Now available for preorder at RobotShop, the Unitree R1 marks a bold step toward the democratization and accessibility of humanoid robotics. With the launch of the R1 series, including dedicated educational variants, Unitree Robotics aims to make agile, customizable humanoid platforms attainable for research labs, universities, and developers worldwide.
Expected Arrival in Q1 2026. Reserve your unit at RobotShop today.
The Unitree R1 Basic is a compact 127 cm, 35 kg humanoid robot designed as an entry point to humanoid robotics. It features dual 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and agile motion control, providing a solid platform for education, demonstrations, and basic research in locomotion and perception.
The EDU variants expand on the R1 basic model in that much like the G1 EDU, there is a second computer for use developmnt with either 40 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) for the R1 EDU U1 or 100 TOPS for the EDU U2 to U6.
Take a look at the features in common between all models, as well as some of the main differences between models in the tables below.
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Height, Width and Thickness (standing): | 1210 x 357 x 190mm |
Height, width and thickness (folded): | N/A |
Weight with Battery: | Approximately 25kg (Basic) |
Calf + Thigh Length: | 0.675m |
Single arm length: | 0.435m |
Joint Motion Range (Max): | |
Waist: | Y ±150°, R ±30° |
Knee: | -10° to +148° |
Hip: | Y ±157°, P -168° to +146°, R -60° to +100° |
Hollow Joints & Internal Cables: | Yes |
Joint Encoders: | Dual + Single |
Cooling System: | Localized Air Cooling |
Power Supply: | Lithium Battery |
Base Computing Power: | 8-core High-Performance CPU |
Speaker and Microphone Array | Standard |
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2: | Yes |
Battery Life: | ~1h |
Smart OTA Upgrade: | Supported |
Accessories | |
Remote Control | Included |
Battery Charger | Included |
Transport Case | Included |
Smart Battery (Quick Release) | Included |
Protective bracket / Gantry | EDU Only |
Maximum single arm payload: | 2Kg |
Maximum knee torque: | N/A |
Walking speed | N/A |
Warranty | 8 months (Basic) / 12 months (EDU) |
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Model | R1 BASIC | R1 EDU U1 | R1 EDU U2 | R1 EDU U3 | R1 EDU U4 | R1 EDU U5 | R1 EDU U6 |
Name | R1 | R1 EDU Standard | R1 EDU Smart | R1 EDU Pro A | R1 EDU Pro B | R1 EDU Pro C | R1 EDU Pro D |
USA & Canada | RB-Unt-164 | RB-Unt-165 | RB-Unt-195 | RB-Unt-196 | RB-Unt-197 | RB-Unt-198 | RB-Unt-199 |
Europe | RB-Unt-166 | RB-Unt-167 | RB-Unt-200 | RB-Unt-201 | RB-Unt-202 | RB-Unt-203 | RB-Unt-204 |
United Kingdom | RB-Unt-209 | ||||||
Japan | RB-Unt-164 | ||||||
Programmable Development* |
X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Computing Power (TOPS) |
X | 40 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Perception Camera (binocular) |
Humanoid | Humanoid | Humanoid | Anthropomorphic | Anthropomorphic | Anthropomorphic | Anthropomorphic |
Degree of Freedom (Total Joints) |
24 | 24 | 26 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 |
Degrees of Freedom (waist) |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Degrees of Freedom (Per Arm) |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Degrees of Freedom Head |
X | X | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Degrees of Freedom Per Leg |
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Hand Model | Aesthetic | Aesthetic | Aesthetic | Dex3-1 | Dex3-1 | BrianCo Revo 2 | Revo 2 Touch |
Fingers per hand | X | X | X | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Degrees of freedom Per Hand (Total) |
X | X | X | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Degrees of freedom Breakdown |
X | X | X | thumb 3 index finger 2 middle finger 2 |
thumb 3 index finger 2 middle finger 2 |
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Force Controlled | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Tactile Sensors | X | X | X | X | ✓ |
Photos provided for reference and may not represent the real robot. Use the side scroll at the bottom of the table to see all models.
The R1 series could open doors for several classes of users and applications:
Unitree Robotics is no stranger to advanced robotic platforms: its previous humanoids, the G1 and H1, launched at higher price point and were some of the first affordable humanoids robots of their size. The R1's starting price is dramatically lower, with the base model starting at $11,000 USD (including tariffs) / $12,800 CAD.
In doing so, Unitree is betting on cost reduction via injection molded parts while maintaining a high number of degrees of freedom to push humanoids further into accessible research territory. The R1 line continues the trend of integrating large multimodal models: combining visual, audio, and motion data into more affordable platforms. It’s an important step toward more interactive, perceptive robots.