Unitree R1
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Unitree's lightest humanoid at about 29 kg and 123 cm, with 26 joint degrees of freedom.
How much does the R1 weigh? Unitree publishes 29 kg (64 lb) and a height of 123 cm (4 ft 0 in). A real purchase path exists for a buyer in the US today.
- Height
- 123 cm
- Weight
- 29 kg
- Degrees of freedom
- 26
- Payload
- 2 kg
- Availability
- Buy now
Specifications
11/17 published
| Height | 123 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 |
| Payload | 2 kg |
| Runtime | 60 min |
| Battery capacity | Not published |
| Max speed | Not published |
| Hand type | Not published |
| Actuator type | Low-inertia internal-rotor PMSM |
| Hot-swap battery | Yes |
| Onboard compute | 8-core high-performance processor |
| Sensors | Binocular camera, 4-mic array |
| IP rating | Not published |
| Operating temperature | Not published |
| Teleoperation supported | Not published |
| SDK / secondary development | No |
| Warranty | 8 months |
Values entered only where Unitree publishes them. We do not estimate, interpolate, or copy figures from reviews.
Price & availability tracking
Methodology →- Current list price
- $5,900
- List price · checked Oct 27, 2026
- US$5,900 for the R1 configuration, excluding tax and shipping. The R1 AIR is listed at US$4,900 and the R1 EDU as contact sales.
- Last change
- No change recorded
- Sep 14, 2026Not publishedBuy now
- Sep 21, 2026Not publishedBuy now
- Sep 28, 2026Not publishedBuy now
- Oct 5, 2026Not publishedBuy now
- Oct 12, 2026Not publishedBuy now
Where this price sits in the category
At $5,900, the Unitree R1 sits below the $20,000 median list price of the 5 humanoid robots we track with a published price, in a range running from $5,900 to $40,500.
- Category low
- $5,900
- Median of 5
- $20,000
- Category high
- $40,500
Computed from manufacturer list prices held in the database when this page was rendered.
How the R1 differs from other Unitree models
Straight differences in the figures Unitree publishes for each model in this category. Attributes either model leaves unpublished are excluded rather than guessed.
vs Unitree G1
Higher on the R1
Degrees of freedom: 26 on the R1 against 23 on the G1.
The number of independent joints the robot can move. More degrees of freedom generally means more flexible, humanlike movement, though it also adds cost and complexity.
Lower on the R1
Height: 123 cm on the R1 against 132 cm on the G1.
Weight: 29 kg on the R1 against 35 kg on the G1.
Runtime: 60 min on the R1 against 120 min on the G1.
How long the robot can operate on a single charge under typical use. Real world runtime is usually shorter than the quoted figure, since heavier tasks drain the battery faster.
5 published attributes are identical on both models.
vs Unitree H2
Lower on the R1
Height: 123 cm on the R1 against 182 cm on the H2.
Weight: 29 kg on the R1 against 70 kg on the H2.
Degrees of freedom: 26 on the R1 against 31 on the H2.
The number of independent joints the robot can move. More degrees of freedom generally means more flexible, humanlike movement, though it also adds cost and complexity.
Payload: 2 kg on the R1 against 7 kg on the H2.
The maximum weight the robot can carry or lift while still operating normally. Usually quoted per arm or in total, so check which the manufacturer means.
1 published attribute is identical on both models.
vs Unitree H1
Higher on the R1
Degrees of freedom: 26 on the R1 against 19 on the H1.
The number of independent joints the robot can move. More degrees of freedom generally means more flexible, humanlike movement, though it also adds cost and complexity.
Lower on the R1
Height: 123 cm on the R1 against 180 cm on the H1.
Weight: 29 kg on the R1 against 47 kg on the H1.
Payload: 2 kg on the R1 against 7 kg on the H1.
The maximum weight the robot can carry or lift while still operating normally. Usually quoted per arm or in total, so check which the manufacturer means.
1 published attribute is identical on both models.
vs Unitree H1-2
Lower on the R1
Height: 123 cm on the R1 against 178 cm on the H1-2.
Weight: 29 kg on the R1 against 70 kg on the H1-2.
Degrees of freedom: 26 on the R1 against 27 on the H1-2.
The number of independent joints the robot can move. More degrees of freedom generally means more flexible, humanlike movement, though it also adds cost and complexity.
Payload: 2 kg on the R1 against 21 kg on the H1-2.
The maximum weight the robot can carry or lift while still operating normally. Usually quoted per arm or in total, so check which the manufacturer means.
1 published attribute is identical on both models.
What Unitree does not publish for this model
Unitree does not publish 6 of the attributes we track for the R1, listed below. Those rows read Not published rather than carrying an estimate.
- Battery capacity
- Max speed
- Hand type
- IP rating
- Operating temperature
- Teleoperation supported
R1 questions answered from published data
- How much does the R1 cost?
- Unitree lists the Unitree R1 at $5,900.
- How much does the R1 weigh and how tall is it?
- Unitree publishes a weight of 29 kg (64 lb) and a height of 123 cm (4 ft 0 in) for the Unitree R1.
- What are the R1 specifications?
- Unitree publishes height of 123 cm, weight of 29 kg, degrees of freedom of 26, payload of 2 kg, and runtime of 60 min for the Unitree R1. In total 11 of the 17 humanoid robots attributes we track are published for this model; the rest read Not published.
- Does Unitree list the R1 with hot-swap battery?
- Yes. Unitree lists hot-swap battery as included on the Unitree R1. Whether the battery can be changed without powering the robot down. Hot swapping keeps a robot working continuously across shifts instead of stopping to charge.
- How does the R1 compare to the G1?
- On manufacturer-published figures: The R1 lists a higher degrees of freedom. The G1 lists a higher height and weight. Every attribute either model publishes is set side by side on our comparison, with unpublished figures marked rather than guessed.