#21 of 23 ranked Quadruped robots (36 listed)
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Overview
The Unitree A1 is a quadrupedal robot that achieved global recognition through pioneering collective performances. This advanced robotics platform demonstrates sophisticated autonomous coordination and synchronized movement capabilities, representing breakthrough achievement in multi-unit robot choreography and collective AI applications.
Flagship features
- Debuted at CES 2020
- Competes directly with Boston Dynamics' robots
- Also manufactured Unitree Laikago ($45,000)
- Features 4 electric motors with joint torque of 22.5 Nm and max joint velocity of 21 rad/s
- Depth camera specs: 1080p, 0.3-10m depth distance, 2m error accuracy
- External interfaces: 2x HDMI, 2x Ethernet, 4x USB 3.0
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Research platform
- 120 mm
- 25°
- 12
- ≤ 2.5 h
- No
- No
- Both
- Purchase
- Under US$10K
6% of quadruped robots have it
72% of quadruped robots have it
- 12 kg
- 5 kg
- 3.3 m/s
Heavier than 23% of 31 Quadruped robots with this spec
Carries more than 9% of 32 Quadruped robots with this spec
Faster than 57% of 28 Quadruped robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- inspection quadruped
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 3.3
Sensing & perception3
- depth
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration4
- Yes
- Compatible Vision
- Monocular camera (R1 AIR),Binocular camera (R1 / R1 EDU)
- Compatible Grippers
- Optional dexterous hand (R1 EDU)
- ethernet
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announced deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate B-U4 robots
- 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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Unitree Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Oct 21Unitree reveals its H2-X bodyguard robot — a 'Kung Fu' humanoid with an 8-hour battery life and some serious martial arts skills
- Sep 30Unitree launches IPO debut: on the robot company's first trading day, what is the market buying?
- Sep 19Unitree Robotics unveils Dex5-S dexterous hand: 22 degrees of freedom starting at 39,900 yuan, humanoid robot "hand" price war heats up
Unitree Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Unitree A1?
- The Unitree A1 is developed by Unitree Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the Unitree A1?
- The Unitree A1 is a Quadruped made by Unitree Robotics.
- How much does the Unitree A1 cost?
- The Unitree A1 is priced at US$13,900–14,900.
- When was the Unitree A1 launched?
- The Unitree A1 was launched in 2021.
- What are the key specifications of the Unitree A1?
- Key specifications of the Unitree A1: type research platform, weight 12 kg, payload 5 kg, top speed 3.3 m/s, step height 120 mm.
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