Unitree Robotics · Starting from $4,900
Most affordable humanoid from Unitree. Open software and bundled R&D package make it the best option for educational facilities and entry-level research.
| Variant | Status | Available | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 Air (Consumer) | pre-order | 2026 | $4,900 |
| R1 Basic | pre-order | 2026 | $5,900 |
| R1 EDU (Research) | pre-order | 2026 | $10,000 |
| Price | Date | Variant | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 2026-01-01 | R1 EDU (Research) | Reseller estimates | EDU version starting price with full SDK access |
| $4,900 | 2025-07-01 | R1 Air (Consumer) | Unitree announcement | Consumer entry price |
| $5,900 | 2025-07-01 | R1 Basic | Unitree announcement | Standard version |
bipedal walking
Arms: None DOF · Hands: Standard grippers
research, education, development
OS: Linux · SDK: ✓ · ROS: ✓ · Open source: ✓ · Languages: Python, C++ · AI: Integrated Multimodal LLM
Pioneer in affordable quadruped and humanoid robots. First company to openly retail high-performance quadruped robots. Known for aggressive pricing and rapid iteration. Achieved profitability for five consecutive years (2020-2024) with 50%+ gross margins. Revenue ~$140M USD in 2024.
https://www.unitree.com · Founded: 2016 · HQ: Hangzhou, China
Last updated: 2026-03-01