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Unitree Robotics G1

Editorial assessment: Compact biped for locomotion and manipulation research. Base retail G1 excludes secondary development; EDU options change joints, hands and compute. Its published payload is arm- and posture-specific. Engineering evaluation should use the purchased configuration rather than demonstration videos.

Commercially availableCompact bipedal developer humanoidResearch updated Nov 1, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

2 kgPayload
120 minRuntime
2.00 m/sMax speed
Unitree G1 in the manufacturer specification illustration

Image: Unitree Robotics · Official specification illustration; depicted options may differ from the base unit.

Industrial Applications

Editorial assessment: Compact biped for locomotion and manipulation research. Base retail G1 excludes secondary development; EDU options change joints, hands and compute. Its published payload is arm- and posture-specific. Engineering evaluation should use the purchased configuration rather than demonstration videos.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

23-joint base; EDU options reach 43 joints. Maximum arm load is posture-dependent: about 2 kg base, 3 kg EDU.

Depth camera and 3D LiDAR; voice microphone array.

SDK and Integration

Development access varies by edition. Public Unitree repositories do not grant development rights to base retail models.

API typeSDK and open-source examples
LanguagesC++, Python
ROS supportOfficial ROS 2 repository includes model examples; match firmware and joint configuration.
SimulationMuJoCo via unitree_mujoco, Gazebo via unitree_ros, Reinforcement learning via unitree_rl_gym, Imitation learning via unitree_IL_lerobot
Offline operationLocal DDS control examples exist; complete offline application behavior unverified.
TeleoperationSDK-based developer workflows; exact supported hardware and access need confirmation.
Software updatesManufacturer OTA updates; signing and rollback details not reviewed.
DocumentationOpen documentation
Code examplesOpen repository
Integration constraintsTreat as a developer platform. Production-cell integration requires local safety engineering, PLC/safety-controller integration, guarded areas, validation of stop functions and network isolation.

Safety Notes

Supplier warns that humanoid robots have complex structures and powerful output and that users should keep a sufficient safety distance. Use barriers, exclusion zones, emergency stop validation and formal risk assessment.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No public product-specific CE certificate was verified on the official product page. Buyer should request declaration of conformity and technical documentation for the exact shipped configuration.
ISO 10218 Requires buyer review International No verified industrial robot safety certificate captured. Complete workcell must be assessed by qualified integrator.
ISO/TS 15066 Requires buyer review International Required only for collaborative applications. Do not assume safe human-robot collaboration without validated force, speed, separation and stopping behavior.
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Requires buyer review European Union Factory deployment requires machine risk assessment and integration review.
Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Requires buyer review European Union Relevant for products placed on the EU market from 20 January 2027.

Video Evidence

Commercial Readiness

PricingBase G1 USD 13,500 as observed 1 November 2026; EDU by quotation.
Price range13500.00 USD
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsGlobal direct/distributor availability reported
Spare partsConfirm batteries, chargers, Dex3-1 hand, actuators, LiDAR, depth camera and compute module replacement lead times before purchase.
Warranty8 months base / 18 months EDU; subject to detailed after-sales exclusions.
Configuration and pricing basisSupplier headline price for base G1; tax and shipping excluded. G1 EDU is contact-sales.
Distributors and serviceLocal integrator and repair coverage not verified in this model review.

Research snapshot: 1 November 2026. Confirm configuration, destination, taxes, transport and acceptance terms in a binding quotation.

Specifications

Height1320 mm
Weight35.00 kg
Payload2.00 kg
Runtime120 min
Battery and runtime conditions9 Ah quick-release lithium pack; approximately two hours claimed, without a standardized duty-cycle test.
Degrees of freedom23
Max speed2.00 m/s
LocomotionBipedal humanoid Source ↗
VariantsG1, G1 EDU Source ↗
Base compute8-core high-performance CPU; optional high-compute module such as Orin on EDU Source ↗
Standing width × depth450 × 200 mm Source ↗
Dexterous handOptional Dex3-1 force-control three-fingered hand on EDU configuration; optional tactile sensor arrays reported by supplier Source ↗
Maximum knee joint torque90 base / 120 EDU N·m Source ↗
Battery lifeAbout 2h Source ↗
Warranty period8 months base / 18 months EDU Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • About Unitree — corporate history ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Manufacturer history: 2016 founding; G1, R1 and H2 announcement dates; demonstrations and internal manufacturing test claims. These are not independent deployment tests.

  • Unitree after-sales terms ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Warranty starts on receipt; exclusions include falls, overloading, unauthorized changes and damage from developer programs. Return freight and service charges depend on diagnosis.

  • Unitree G1 boxing application ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    G1 boxing demonstration page lists motion/controller/voice operation. No separate hardware specification table; covered as an application, not a new generation.

  • Unitree G1 official shop listing ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Base G1 USD 13,500; backorder notice; delivery details on request. Base product excludes secondary development; EDU purchased through sales. Snapshot is not a delivery guarantee.

  • Unitree G1 product page ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Official supplier product page. Specs, pricing and configuration details may vary by shipped configuration.

  • Unitree MuJoCo official simulator ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    C++ and Python low-level simulation with SDK2/DDS; configuration names include H1, G1 and H2. Check exact joint layout before sim-to-real use.

  • Unitree official open source page ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    Official page listing Unitree simulation, ROS, SDK, reinforcement learning, imitation learning and teleoperation repositories.

  • Unitree ROS 2 official repository ↗ Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026

    README lists G1 and H1-2 low-level examples and H1 communication; Ubuntu 20.04/Foxy and 22.04/Humble. Does not establish support for every newer model.

The reality

Documented deployment history

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