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R1
by Unitree Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2025 · Shipped 2026
$4,900
$4,900 (AIR) – $35,000 (EDU)
Sub-$6K sport-focused humanoid doing cartwheels, handstands, spin-kicks. TIME Best Invention 2025. Lightest at 25 kg.
Overview
The R1 is a humanoid developed by Unitree Robotics (China), first announced in 2025 (shipping since 2026). It is commercially available. Standing 122 cm tall, weighing 25 kg, with 20 degrees of freedom, it is designed for versatile operation. Performance highlights include a top speed of 2.5 m/s, a battery runtime of 60 minutes. The platform is powered by 8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU), ROS2 compatible, equipped with Stereo binocular cameras, 4-mic array, speaker, Wi-Fi 6, and 1 more sensor types. Pricing starts at $4,900 ($4,900 (AIR) – $35,000 (EDU)).
Specifications
Height
122 cm
Weight
25 kg
DOF
20
Payload
—
Runtime
1h
Max Speed
2.5 m/s
Battery
—
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
ROS
ROS2
Platform
Sensors
Stereo binocular cameras4-mic arrayspeakerWi-Fi 6BT 5.2
Operating System
Linux
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2025 · Shipped 2026
FAQ
Q.What is the price of R1?
The R1 is priced at $4,900 USD. $4,900 (AIR) – $35,000 (EDU)
Q.What are the specs of R1?
R1 features 20 DOF, 122cm, 25kg, N/A, 60 min runtime. 8-core CPU; NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU), ROS2.
Q.Is R1 available to buy?
Yes, R1 is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes R1?
R1 is made by Unitree Robotics, headquartered in China. Official manufacturer site: https://www.unitree.com/R1.
Q.Does R1 support ROS?
Yes. R1 supports ROS2, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.How long does the R1 battery last?
R1 runs for approximately 1h on a single charge.
Q.How fast is R1?
R1 has a published maximum walking speed of 2.5 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to R1?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to R1 include Pepper by SoftBank Robotics / Aldebaran, PM01 by EngineAI Robotics, T1 by Booster Robotics. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/softbank-pepper-vs-unitree-r1.