Unitree H1
Unitree's first full-size bipedal humanoid, about 1.8 m and 47 kg, built for speed and used mainly by research labs as a locomotion platform.
Listed on Unitree's official store (price on request); Humanoids Daily lists it as commercially available.
Good humanoid robot (72/100). It stands out most for top speed (100/100). Highlight: 3.3 m/s record speed. Main trade-off: only 4 dof per arm.
Score breakdown
Rated across 6 criteria
Specifications
- Availability
- Shipping
- Degrees of freedom
- 19
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 47 kg
- Top speed
- 11.9 km/h
- Locomotion
- Bipedal
- Main use
- Research
- Made in
- China
- Year
- 2023
- SDK
- Open SDK
- Swappable battery
- Yes
- Announced price
- US$90,000 (reported)
Specs checked September 2026. Sources: unitree.com, shop.unitree.com, robotsguide.com, humanoidsdaily.com. A missing value has not been published by the maker.
Pros
- 3.3 m/s record speed
- High joint torque
- Swappable battery
Cons
- Only 4 DoF per arm
- No hands as standard
- Price only on request
Owner reviews
A strong humanoid robot with real strengths
In our independent assessment, the Unitree H1 earns 72/100 — a good humanoid robot.
Its strongest area is top speed (100/100), followed by availability (100/100). In practice, 3.3 m/s record speed.
The main caveat is battery life, where it scores 62/100. Specifically, only 4 dof per arm.
At €77400, it sits at the premium end of the category. A dependable pick if its strengths line up with your priorities.
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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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