Pre-Order the New Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot at RobotShop

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.

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Expected Arrival in Q1 2026. Reserve your unit at RobotShop today.

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What Are the Differences Between R1 Robots?

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.

  Common to all R1 versions
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)


 
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
   
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.

Use cases & opportunities

The R1 series could open doors for several classes of users and applications:

  • University robotics labs: for research in locomotion, reinforcement learning, perception, human–robot interaction, and AI integration.
  • Small R&D teams / startups: for prototyping humanoid applications without the staggering capital needed for high-end robots.
  • Public engagement / exhibitions: showcasing agile movement, demonstrations, human-robot interaction in science museums or tech expos.
  • Education / curriculum projects: advanced robotics courses could use the R1 platform to teach motion control, perception, and AI.
  • Algorithm benchmarking & testing: developers can deploy and test advanced controllers, vision pipelines, or multimodal models on a physical humanoid.

 

Why the R1 matters in the humanoid landscape

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.

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