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Overview
The Unitree R1 Basic is a compact humanoid robot weighing about 25 kg, standing approximately 1,230 mm tall with 24 degrees of freedom. Powered by high-speed PMSM motors and crossed-roller bearings, it delivers agile and precise motion. Top speed reaches around 9 km/h (~2.5 m/s), with joints supporting a payload of approximately 2 kg per arm. Driven by an 8-core high-performance CPU, the R1 Basic features advanced connectivity options including Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and comes equipped with a 4-microphone array, speaker, and stereo camera, making it ideal for rapid deployment and development in robotics demos, educational & research environments, and AI prototyping.
Flagship features
- Designed for research, industry, and education
- Offers autonomous navigation and AI-based tasks
- Different models with varying degrees of freedom and AI computing power
- Includes rechargeable battery, controller, and charger
- Transported in a sturdy case
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Full bipedal
- Bipedal
- Yes
- 8-core CPU (R1 Base), 40 TOPS (R1 Edu Standard), 100 TOPS (R1 Edu Smart)
- Stereo camera
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- high- and low-level programming, simulations (e.g. Isaac SIM)
- No
- No
- No
- Research
- Indoor
- Research academic, manufacturing
- US$80K to US$150K
- Purchase
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- ~121 cm
- ~25 kg
- ~2.5 m/s
- 40
- ~2 kg
- 2 kg
- ~1 h
Taller than 19% of 205 Humanoid robots with this spec
Heavier than 17% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec
Faster than 86% of 178 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 74% of 238 Humanoid robots with this spec
Carries more than 7% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec
Carries more than 7% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec
Lasts longer than 5% of 209 Humanoid robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- robotics demos,educational,research,AI prototyping
- bipedal
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1230
Sensing & perception4
- stereo
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Controls & integration3
- manual controller
- Compatible Vision
- binocular stereo vision
- wifi,bluetooth
Other details7
- Wifi Version
- Wi-Fi 6
- Top Speed Kmh
- 9
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Max Payload Per Arm Kg
- 2
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
- Yes
- Usual Delivery Time Months
- 6
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Unitree R1 Base?
- The Unitree R1 Base is developed by Unitree Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the Unitree R1 Base?
- The Unitree R1 Base is a Humanoid robot made by Unitree Robotics.
- How much does the Unitree R1 Base cost?
- The Unitree R1 Base is priced at US$4,900–5,900.
- What are the key specifications of the Unitree R1 Base?
- Key specifications of the Unitree R1 Base: form factor full bipedal, height ~121 cm, weight ~25 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed ~2.5 m/s.
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