Unitree R1
Unitree Robotics · Starting from $4,900 · Get a current price
Overview
Most affordable humanoid from Unitree. Open software and bundled R&D package make it the best option for educational facilities and entry-level research.
Variants & pricing
| 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 |
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Full price history
| 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 |
Sensors
- 360° Depth sensing
- Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) processing
- IMU
Locomotion
bipedal walking
Manipulation
Arms: None DOF · Hands: Standard grippers
Use cases
research, education, development
Software
OS: Linux · SDK: ✓ · ROS: ✓ · Open source: ✓ · Languages: Python, C++ · AI: Integrated Multimodal LLM
Key facts
- Most affordable humanoid robot from Unitree, recognized as a TIME Best Invention of 2025.
- Targeted at democratizing humanoid robotics for researchers, educators, and hobbyists.
- Capable of complex movements including running, cartwheels, and handstands.
- Integrated Multimodal LLM for voice and image recognition.
About Unitree Robotics
Pioneer in affordable quadruped and humanoid robots. First company to openly retail high-performance quadruped robots. Aggressive pricing and rapid iteration.
https://www.unitree.com · Founded: 2016 · HQ: Hangzhou, China
Last updated: 2026-03-01 · Full dataset (CSV/JSON, CC BY 4.0)