Unitree R1 Overview
The Unitree R1 is a humanoid robot 1230 mm tall that weighs about 27 to 29 kg, with 20 to 26 degrees of freedom and a battery life of about 1 hour.
Key Specifications
Specification | Unitree R1 |
Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics |
Model | R1 |
Category | Humanoid robot / Humanoid robot |
Price | R1 AIR: USD 4,900; R1: USD 5,900; R1 EDU: On request |
Standing size | R1 AIR: 1230 × 357 × 190 mm; R1: Same; R1 EDU: Same |
Weight with battery | R1 AIR: About 27 kg; R1: About 29 kg; R1 EDU: About 29 kg |
Total degrees of freedom | R1 AIR: 20; R1: 26; R1 EDU: 26 to 40 |
Leg and arm degrees of freedom | R1 AIR: 6 and 4; R1: 6 and 5; R1 EDU: 6 and 5 |
Waist and head | R1 AIR: None; R1: 2 and 2; R1 EDU: 2 and 2 |
Camera | R1 AIR: Monocular; R1: Binocular; R1 EDU: Binocular |
Dexterous hand | R1 AIR: No; R1: No; R1 EDU: Optional |
Computing module | R1 AIR: No; R1: No; R1 EDU: Yes, 40 to 100 TOPS |
Secondary development | R1 AIR: No; R1: No; R1 EDU: Yes |
Warranty | R1 AIR: 6 months; R1: 8 months; R1 EDU: 12 months |
Price | From USD 4,900 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Unitree R1 Review Summary
The R1 is Unitree's cheapest humanoid and one of the cheapest on the market. The R1 AIR at USD 4,900 has 20 degrees of freedom and a single camera; the R1 at USD 5,900 has 26, with a moving waist and head and a stereo camera. Both are closed products without development access. Battery life is about one hour and each arm carries about 2 kg, so the R1 is a platform for demonstration, teaching and entertainment. Researchers need the R1 EDU, which is priced on request. The maker notes that some demonstrated functions are still in development.
Pros
Among the lowest prices for a humanoid robot
Light and compact
Stereo camera, waist and head joints on the R1
EDU version with up to 40 degrees of freedom
Cons
About 1 hour of battery life
No development access on the two priced versions
No LiDAR or depth camera listed
Who It Is For
The R1 fits schools, exhibitors and enthusiasts who want a humanoid at low cost; researchers should look at the R1 EDU or the larger G1 EDU.
Full review: Unitree R1 Review: Specs, Price and Versions of the Low-Cost Humanoid Robot
