Unitree G1
Compact 1.32 m bipedal humanoid from Unitree, sold at an entry price for researchers, educators and developers; hands and SDK access require the EDU version.
Sold on Unitree's official store at US$13,500 and on sale since 2024.
Very good humanoid robot (75/100). It stands out most for availability (100/100). Highlight: low official price. Main trade-off: no hands on base model.
Score breakdown
Rated across 6 criteria
Specifications
- Availability
- Shipping
- Degrees of freedom
- 23
- Payload
- 2 kg
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Height
- 132 cm
- Weight
- 35 kg
- Top speed
- 7.2 km/h
- Locomotion
- Bipedal
- Main use
- Research
- Made in
- China
- Year
- 2024
- SDK
- Closed
- Swappable battery
- Yes
- Announced price
- US$13,500
Specs checked September 2026. Sources: unitree.com, shop.unitree.com, therobotreport.com, unitree.com, humanoidsdaily.com, commons.wikimedia.org. A missing value has not been published by the maker.
Pros
- Low official price
- Quick-release battery
- Large joint range of motion
Cons
- No hands on base model
- SDK only on EDU version
- Small 2 kg arm payload
Owner reviews
A strong humanoid robot with real strengths
In our independent assessment, the Unitree G1 earns 75/100 — a very good humanoid robot.
Its strongest area is availability (100/100), followed by top speed (86/100). In practice, low official price.
The main caveat is payload, where it scores 60/100. Specifically, no hands on base model.
At €11610, it sits below the typical price for the category — strong value. A dependable pick if its strengths line up with your priorities.
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Can I actually buy a humanoid robot?
Yes, but mostly research and developer models (Unitree, Booster, EngineAI and others) that ship today. Most general-purpose humanoids are still in paid pilots, pre-order or prototype: check the Availability line before you plan around one.
How much does a humanoid robot cost?
Small developer humanoids start at a few thousand euros; full-size research platforms start around 17,000 € and advanced ones reach about 100,000 € or more. Industrial humanoids are usually sold or leased on quote, so no public price is listed.
What can humanoids do today?
Current models walk, balance, carry modest payloads and perform scripted, learned or teleoperated tasks. Fully autonomous household help is still emerging.
What do degrees of freedom (DoF) tell me?
Each DoF is one joint axis the robot can move. More DoF, especially in the hands, means more dexterous manipulation, but also more to calibrate and maintain.
Do they come with an SDK?
Research-focused humanoids ship with an open SDK or ROS support for programming and experiments; commercial units are typically locked to the vendor's software.
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