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G1
by Unitree Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2024 · Shipped 2024
$16,000
$16,000 (base) – $73,900 (EDU Ultimate)
Unitree's compact, affordable humanoid with up to 43 DOF in EDU configuration, targeting researchers at $16K entry.
Overview
The G1 is a humanoid developed by Unitree Robotics (China), first announced in 2024 (shipping since 2024). It is commercially available. Standing 127 cm tall, weighing 35 kg, with 23 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 2 kg. Performance highlights include a top speed of 2 m/s, a battery runtime of 120 minutes, a 421 Wh battery pack. The platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU), ROS2 compatible, equipped with Intel RealSense depth camera, Livox MID-360 LiDAR, IMU. Pricing starts at $16,000 ($16,000 (base) – $73,900 (EDU Ultimate)).
Specifications
Height
127 cm
Weight
35 kg
DOF
23
Payload
2 kg
Runtime
2h
Max Speed
2 m/s
Battery
421 Wh
Charge Time
105 min
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
Yes
Compute
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
ROS
ROS2
Platform
Sensors
Intel RealSense depth cameraLivox MID-360 LiDARIMU
Operating System
Unitree SDK2 (C++, Python)
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2024 · Shipped 2024
FAQ
Q.What is the price of G1?
The G1 is priced at $16,000 USD. $16,000 (base) – $73,900 (EDU Ultimate)
Q.What are the specs of G1?
G1 features 23 DOF, 127cm, 35kg, 2kg payload, 120 min runtime. NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU), ROS2.
Q.Is G1 available to buy?
Yes, G1 is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes G1?
G1 is made by Unitree Robotics, headquartered in China. Official manufacturer site: https://www.unitree.com/g1/.
Q.Does G1 support ROS?
Yes. G1 supports ROS2, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.How long does the G1 battery last?
G1 runs for approximately 2h on a single charge (battery capacity: 421 Wh).
Q.What payload can G1 carry?
G1 is rated to carry up to 2 kg of payload, suitable for lab and demonstration workloads.
Q.How fast is G1?
G1 has a published maximum walking speed of 2 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to G1?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to G1 include Forerunner K2 by Kepler Robotics, NEO by 1X Technologies, PM01 by EngineAI Robotics. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/kepler-k2-vs-unitree-g1.