Unitree G1
Unitree RoboticsAffordable full-size humanoid with 23-43 DoF configurations for research and light industrial use
About Unitree G1
The G1 represents Unitree's entry into affordable humanoid robotics, standing 130 cm tall and weighing 35 kg in its base configuration. Featuring 23 DoF standard (expandable to 43 DoF with optional dexterous hands), the G1 achieves walking speeds up to 2 m/s. Built with Unitree's proprietary joint motors featuring high torque density, the robot offers 3D LiDAR and depth cameras for perception. The compact design and competitive pricing target research institutions, universities, and early industrial adopters. Optional configurations include various end-effectors and sensor packages. Unitree's vertical integration enables aggressive pricing while maintaining performance.
PROS
- + Highly affordable base price for a humanoid platform ($16K)
- + High mobility with up to 2 m/s walking speed and advanced dynamic movements
- + Modular and highly configurable (23-43 DoF
- + optional dexterous hands
- + Orin AI)
- + Full SDK support (C++
- + Python
- + ROS2) on EDU models
- + Compact
- + foldable design (1.3m tall
- + 35kg)
CONS
- - Base model is demonstration-only and lacks SDK access
- - Low arm payload capacity (2kg max for basic version)
- - Relatively short battery operating time (~2 hours)
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- Available Now
- Price Range
- Prosumer ($10K - $50K)
