Unitree R1 humanoid robot doing a handstand

Unitree Robotics · Humanoid robot

Unitree
R1.

Ultra-lightweight, fully customizable.

Ultra-lightweight, fully customizable.

Available as R1 and R1 EDU

1210 mm

Height (1210 × 357 × 190 mm)

≈25 kg

Weight with battery

24–40

Degrees of freedom

40–100

TOPS on R1 EDU (optional)

Hardware at a glance

Small body, huge power.

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Humanoid binocular camera

Ultra-wide-angle visual perception.

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Computing module

8-core CPU + GPU, with optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin on R1 EDU.

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Microphone array & speakers

4-mic array and stereo dual 3 W speakers.

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Smart battery

Quick release, quick replacement.

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Arm DOF

Shoulder × 3 + elbow × 2 per arm.

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Leg & waist DOF

6 DOF per leg and 2 DOF waist.

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Huge power

High-power, low-inertia internal-rotor PMSM joint motors.

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Secondary development

R1 EDU opens development with up to 40 DOF and an optional dexterous hand.

The arm's maximum load varies greatly with arm extension posture.

Hardware

Hardware at a glance.

Unitree R1 standing

Binocular camera & mics

Ultra-wide-angle vision plus a 4-mic array.

Built for

Research, education and showcases.

Dynamic motion

Dynamic motion

Ultra-lightweight body for agile, athletic movement.

Research & secondary development

R1 EDU adds up to 40 DOF, head DOF, an optional dexterous hand and Jetson Orin computing.

Mechanical dimensions

Unitree R1 and R1 EDU specifications from the GateIn product presentation
SpecificationR1R1 EDU
Height, width, thickness (standing)1210 × 357 × 190 mm1210 × 357 × 190 mm
Weight (with battery)About 25 kgAbout 25 kg
Degrees of freedom (total joints)2424–40
Single leg DOF66
Single arm DOF55
Waist DOF22
Head DOF—2
Dexterous hand—Optional
Max arm load [1]About 2 kgAbout 2 kg
Calf + thigh length675 mm675 mm
Forearm + upper arm length435 mm435 mm

Joints & electrical (R1 and R1 EDU)

Unitree R1 and R1 EDU specifications from the GateIn product presentation
SpecificationValue
Joint output bearingCrossed roller bearings, double hook ball bearings
Joint motorLow-inertia, high-speed internal-rotor PMSM
Waist joint rangeY ±150°, R ±30°
Knee joint range−10° to +148°
Hip joint rangeY ±157°, P −168° to +146°, R −60° to +100°
Electrical routingHollow + internal routing
Joint encoderDual + single encoder
Cooling · power supplyLocal air cooling · lithium battery
Audio · connectivity4-mic array, speaker, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, binocular camera

Computing, accessories & support

Unitree R1 and R1 EDU specifications from the GateIn product presentation
SpecificationR1R1 EDU
Basic computing power8-core CPU8-core CPU
High-power computing module—NVIDIA Jetson Orin, optional (40–100 TOPS)
Smart battery (quick release) · chargerYesYes
Manual remote controlYesYes
Battery lifeAbout 1 hAbout 1 h
Upgraded intelligent OTAYesYes
Secondary development [2]—Yes
Warranty period [3]8 months12 months

[1] Arm load varies with extension posture. [2] See the secondary development manual. [3] See the warranty brochure. Parameters vary with scenario and configuration. The humanoid is powerful: keep a safe distance from people. Civilian robot: no dangerous modifications or hazardous use.

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