The R1 EDU U1 is a Humanoid robot developed by Unitree Robotics (China), priced at $15,950 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 123 cm, weight ~29 kg, mobility bipedal.
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Overview
Die Unitree R1 EDU Standard Humanoid Robot (R1 EDU U1) ist eine auf Bildung ausgerichtete Konfiguration der humanoiden Plattform R1 von Unitree Robotics, konzipiert für praktische Forschung, Lehre und frühe Produktentwicklung im Bereich humanoider Robotik, embodied AI und Roboterbewegungssteuerung.
Flagship features
- Designed for educational purposes with open control interfaces for easy integration
- Compact size and lightweight for easy transport and setup
- Supports modern simulation platforms enhancing the workflow between simulation and real-world applications
- Configurable features allow for various educational and research applications
Buyer decision signals
Viability
YY Group announced deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate B-U4 robots
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 123 cm
- Weight
- ~29 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Total DOF
- 26
- DOF / arm
- 5
- Lifting capacity
- ~2 kg
- Battery
- ~1 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Onboard compute
- 8-core high-performance CPU
- Sensors
- Monocular camera, 4-Mic Array
- LiDAR
- Yes
- F/T sensors
- No
- VLM on-board
- No
- Imitation learning
- No
- Bimanual
- No
- Stair climbing
- No
- Terrain
- flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Programming
- Fully open control interfaces for joints and sensors
- ROS 1
- No
- ROS 2
- No
- API / SDK
- Yes
- SDK languages
- Python
- Maturity
- commercial
- Environments
- indoor, outdoor
- Industries
- education, research
- Price tier
- under_50k
- Pricing model
- outright purchase
- Warranty
- 6 yr
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $97.4M
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Joint Count
- 26–40
Other9
- Do F Leg
- 6
- Do F Head
- 2
- Height Mm
- 1230
- Do F Waist
- 2
- Applications
- education,research,demonstration
- Model Variants
- R1,R1 AIR
- Processing Tops
- 100
- Availability Status
- pre-order
- Additional Information
- - Designed for educational purposes with open control interfaces for easy integration. - Compact size and lightweight for easy transport and setup. - Supports modern simulation platforms enhancing the workflow between simulation and real-world applications. - Configurable features allow for various educational and research applications.
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Company milestones
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announced deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate B-U4 robots
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announced deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate humanoid robots
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announces deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate B-U4
- Mar 2026DeploymentG1 seen in Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC
- Mar 2026DeploymentG1-Comp deployed in public park demonstration in NYC
- Jan 2026MilestoneH2 training footage released
- Apr 2025MilestoneUnitree G1 demoed at Robotics Summit & Expo
- Apr 2025MilestoneG1 demo at Robotics Summit & Expo
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the R1 EDU U1?
- The R1 EDU U1 is developed by Unitree Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the R1 EDU U1?
- The R1 EDU U1 is a Humanoid robot made by Unitree Robotics.
- How much does the R1 EDU U1 cost?
- The R1 EDU U1 is priced at $15,950 USD.
- What are the key specifications of the R1 EDU U1?
- Key specifications of the R1 EDU U1: form factor full bipedal, height 123 cm, weight ~29 kg, mobility bipedal, total dof 26.
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