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R1
by Unitree Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2025 · Shipped 2025
$5,900
$5,900 R1 (26 DOF) · R1 Air $4,900 (20 DOF) · R1 EDU from ~$10,500 (contact sales) · China price cut to RMB 29,900 in Apr 2026, USD unchanged
Sub-$6K sport-focused humanoid doing cartwheels, handstands, spin-kicks. TIME Best Invention 2025. Lightest at 25 kg.
Overview
The R1 is a humanoid developed by Unitree Robotics (China), first announced in 2025 (shipping since 2025). It is commercially available. Standing 123 cm tall, weighing 29 kg, with 26 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 $5,900 ($5,900 R1 (26 DOF) · R1 Air $4,900 (20 DOF) · R1 EDU from ~$10,500 (contact sales) · China price cut to RMB 29,900 in Apr 2026, USD unchanged).
Specifications
Height
123 cm
Weight
29 kg
DOF
26
Payload
—
Runtime
1h
Max Speed
2.5 m/s
Battery
—
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
ROS
ROS2
Platform
Sensors
Stereo binocular cameras4-mic arrayspeakerWi-Fi 6BT 5.2
Operating System
Linux
Last updated: 2026-09-26 · Announced 2025 · Shipped 2025
Sources
- unitree.com/R12026-09-26
- shop.unitree.com/products/unitree-r1verified 2026-09-26
- blog.robozaps.com/b/unitree-r1-review2026-02-10
- theconstruct.ai/unitree-humanoid-robot-buying-guide-2026-which-model-should-you-chooseverified 2026-09-26
FAQ
Q.What is the price of R1?
The R1 is priced at $5,900 USD. $5,900 R1 (26 DOF) · R1 Air $4,900 (20 DOF) · R1 EDU from ~$10,500 (contact sales) · China price cut to RMB 29,900 in Apr 2026, USD unchanged
Q.What are the specs of R1?
R1 features 26 DOF, 123cm, 29kg, N/A, 60 min runtime. 8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU), ROS2.
Q.Is R1 available to buy?
Yes, R1 is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes R1?
R1 is made by Unitree Robotics, headquartered in China. Official manufacturer site: https://www.unitree.com/R1.
Q.Does R1 support ROS?
Yes. R1 supports ROS2, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.How long does the R1 battery last?
R1 runs for approximately 1h on a single charge.
Q.How fast is R1?
R1 has a published maximum walking speed of 2.5 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to R1?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to R1 include PM01 by EngineAI Robotics, T1 by Booster Robotics, Pepper by SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/engineai-pm01-vs-unitree-r1.
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