Unitree R1: Price, Specs & Simulation Models
Unitree R1 is a humanoid robot made by Unitree Robotics. Lightweight humanoid robot; structured fields use official R1 Standard Edition parameters. R1 AIR and R1 EDU configurations differ.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Humanoid robot |
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics |
| Reference price | CNY 29,900 – CNY 69,900 |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 |
| Height | 1.23 m |
| Weight | 29 kg |
| Payload | 2 kg |
| Battery life | 1 h |
| Compute | 8-core high-performance processor |
| Sensors | Binocular cameras, 4-microphone array |
| Applications | Research |
How much does the Unitree R1 cost?
The publicly listed reference price of the Unitree R1 is CNY 29,900 – CNY 69,900. Unitree R1 Air domestic starting price approx. CNY 29,900; R1 Standard Edition approx. CNY 39,900; R1 EDU Developer Edition approx. CNY 69,900 (official store listed at $4,900–$10,500).
Prices in Chinese yuan (CNY) are China list prices; overseas pricing, configurations and taxes differ.
Overview
The Unitree R1 is a bipedal humanoid robot platform developed by Unitree Robotics. It is a lightweight humanoid robot; structured fields use official R1 Standard Edition parameters, while R1 AIR and R1 EDU configurations differ. Designed for consumer and educational applications, the Unitree R1 Standard Edition features 26 total degrees of freedom (DoF), including 2-DoF head, 2-DoF waist, 6-DoF per leg, and 5-DoF per arm. It has a standing height of 1.23 m and a total weight of 29 kg including battery. The system supports OTA software updates, provides fully open joint and sensor control interfaces, and is compatible with mainstream simulation platforms.
The unit is equipped with an 8-core high-performance processor and a perception suite comprising binocular cameras and a 4-microphone array. Integrated multimodal large models support voice and image interaction. Specifications include a rated payload of 2 kg, approximately 1 hour of battery life, and adaptability to complex environments, making it suitable for educational research and algorithm validation. Core hardware specifications: 26 DoF, height 1.23 m, weight 29 kg, rated payload 2 kg, battery life approx. 1 h.
Regarding perception, computing, and system integration, the unit features binocular cameras, a 4-microphone array, onboard 8-core high-performance processing, and L1-level technology stack coverage. Development and selection teams can evaluate motion envelopes, payload limits, and secondary development compatibility for target scenarios using official documentation, motion control interfaces, and simulation assets (URDF/MJCF).
Unitree R1 URDF & simulation models
- URDF: github.com
- MJCF (MuJoCo): github.com
- Repository: github.com
- Simulators: MuJoCo, ROS 2
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Sources
- unitree.com/R1 (accessed 2026-10-12)
- shop.unitree.com/products/unitree-r1 (accessed 2026-10-14)
- unitree_ros R1 URDF (accessed 2026-10-14)
Last updated 2026-10-14. Specs are compiled from manufacturer pages and the sources above. · All robot prices · 中文版