Unitree R1
Unitree Robotics · CN
The Unitree R1 is an ultra-lightweight bipedal humanoid robot standing 123 cm tall and weighing as little as 25 kg, designed as an affordable AI-powered development platform. Announced in July 2025 at a starting price of $4,900, it features up to 26 degrees of freedom, integrated multimodal AI (voice and vision), and acrobatic agility including running, cartwheels, and handstands. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025.
Unitree R1 Full Specifications
Last verified: 2026-02-28
Key Features
- •Ultra-lightweight at 25-29 kg with 26 DOF enabling acrobatic movements
- •Most affordable humanoid at $4,900 (AIR) / $5,900 (Standard)
- •Integrated multimodal AI with voice recognition and image recognition
- •Binocular stereo vision (standard model), 4-mic array, built-in speaker
- •Quick-release smart battery (194.4Wh) with ~1 hour runtime
- •Three variants: AIR (20 DOF), Standard (26 DOF), EDU (full development)
- •Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity
- •TIME's Best Inventions of 2025
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Notable Deployments
- •TIME's Best Inventions of 2025
- •Pre-orders open, deliveries from April 2026
- •EDU variants shipping from January 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unitree R1?
The Unitree R1 is an ultra-lightweight bipedal humanoid robot standing 123 cm tall and weighing as little as 25 kg, designed as an affordable AI-powered development platform. Announced in July 2025 at a starting price of $4,900, it features up to 26 degrees of freedom, integrated multimodal AI (voice and vision), and acrobatic agility including running, cartwheels, and handstands. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025.
What are the specifications of Unitree R1?
Unitree R1 is a compact bipedal humanoid, ultra-lightweight (~25-29 kg) with 26 degrees of freedom, weighing 29 kg, 123 cm tall, 2 kg payload capacity, 1 hours battery life.
Where is Unitree R1 deployed?
Unitree R1 is currently in pilot status. TIME's Best Inventions of 2025