Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot
Affordable entry point into humanoid robotics for research, education, and entertainment. UK-based support and fast shipping.
The Unitree R1 represents a major leap forward in making humanoid robotics accessible. Designed as a lightweight, compact humanoid robot, the R1 series stands at approximately 1.2 meters tall and weighs around 25-29 kg. It features an incredibly agile powertrain with Unitree's self-developed high-torque motors, providing exceptional flexibility, balance, and dynamic movements like walking, running, and getting up after falls.
With integrated Large Multimodal Models (LMMs), the Unitree R1 possesses advanced artificial intelligence capabilities for voice control, speech recognition, and real-time environmental image understanding. Whether for academic research, secondary development, or interactive customer engagement, the R1 provides a powerful, affordable platform.
Key Features
- Agile Locomotion: Advanced walking gait, running capability, and active balance control to navigate obstacles and recover from knocks.
- Multimodal AI: Onboard large multimodal models for direct human-robot natural language interaction and vision-based task execution.
- Hollow Shaft Joint Motors: Custom joint modules featuring dual encoders for high-precision joint feedback and smooth, rapid joint movements.
- Research & Development Friendly: The EDU version provides full SDK access, ROS 2 support, and C++/Python interfaces for custom algorithm deployment.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | R1 Air | R1 Basic / EDU |
|---|---|---|
| Height | ~121 cm | ~123 cm |
| Weight (With Battery) | ~25 kg | ~29 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (DOF) | 20 DoF | 26 DoF (Expandable with hands) |
| Joint Motors Type | Unitree Hollow Shaft PMSM Motors | |
| Vision Sensors | Monocular Camera | Binocular Depth Camera + Wide-angle Camera |
| Onboard Compute | 8-core High-performance CPU | 8-core CPU + NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU variant) |
| Battery life | ~1 hour (Quick-release, swappable design) | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet | |
Model Variants
The R1 is available in three primary configurations tailored to different budgets and research demands:
- R1 Air: The entry-level model featuring 20 DoF and standard camera setup, ideal for schools and basic humanoid demonstrations.
- R1 Basic: Adds head and waist joints (26 DoF total) and binocular depth camera capabilities.
- R1 EDU: The developer edition featuring expanded API interfaces, ROS 2 packages, and high-performance computing power via NVIDIA Jetson Orin for advanced AI tasks.