
by Unitree Robotics Β· humanoid Β· Announced 2025 Β· Shipped 2026
$4,900
$4,900 (AIR) β $35,000 (EDU)
Sub-$6K sport-focused humanoid doing cartwheels, handstands, spin-kicks. TIME Best Invention 2025. Lightest at 25 kg.
The R1 is a humanoid developed by Unitree Robotics (China), first announced in 2025 (shipping since 2026). It is commercially available. Standing 122 cm tall, weighing 25 kg, with 20 degrees of freedom, it is designed for versatile operation. Performance highlights include a top speed of 2.5 m/s, a battery runtime of 60 minutes. The platform is powered by 8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU), ROS2 compatible, equipped with Stereo binocular cameras, 4-mic array, speaker, Wi-Fi 6, and 1 more sensor types. Pricing starts at $4,900 ($4,900 (AIR) β $35,000 (EDU)).
Height
122 cm
Weight
25 kg
DOF
20
Payload
β
Runtime
1h
Max Speed
2.5 m/s
Battery
β
Charge Time
β
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
ROS
ROS2
Last updated: 2026