Unitree R1
Unitree R1 — Ultra-Lightweight Humanoid, Ready Out of the Box
A nimble, budget-friendly humanoid platform built for rapid deployment, creative customization, and continuous learning.
Overview
The Unitree R1 is a ultra-lightweight, budget-friendly humanoid robot platform designed for rapid out-of-the-box deployment, creative customization, and continuous improvement through OTA updates. Light enough to carry at approximately 29kg and standing under 123cm, it is built to get moving fast — agile enough to adapt to multi-terrain environments and open enough to build on.
Key Features
Agile, Multi-Terrain Mobility
20–26 DOF with a 2-DOF head for enhanced environmental awareness.
Featherweight & Field-Ready
Under 123cm tall, about 29kg — light enough to carry, ready out-of-the-box.
Multimodal AI Built In
Integrated multimodal model for voice and vision, open joint & sensor interfaces.
Movement-First Design
Diverse natural motion as the foundation for every task.
Model Comparison
| Feature | R1 | R1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Under 123cm | Under 123cm |
| DOF | 20 DOF | 26 DOF |
| Weight | ~29kg | ~29kg |
| Head DOF | 2-DOF | 2-DOF |
| AI Capability | Standard Multimodal | Advanced Multimodal |
| OTA Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Price Tier | Budget-Friendly | Premium |
Technical Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
| Attribute | R1 AIR | R1 | R1 EDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1230×357×190mm | 1230×357×190mm | 1230×357×190mm |
| Weight | About 27kg | About 29kg | About 29kg |
| Total DOF | 20 | 26 | 26–40 |
| Single Leg DOF | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Single Arm DOF | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Waist DOF | Not included | 2 | 2 |
| Head DOF | Not included | 2 | 2 |
| Dexterous Hand | Not included | Not included | Optional |
| Max Arm Torque | About 2kg | About 2kg | About 2kg |
| Calf+Thigh Length | 600mm | 600mm | 600mm |
| Forearm+Upper Arm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm |
Electrical Characteristics
| Attribute | R1 AIR | R1 | R1 EDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Routing | Hollow+internal | Hollow+internal | Hollow+internal |
| Joint Encoder | Dual+single | Dual+single | Dual+single |
| Cooling | Local air cooling | Local air cooling | Local air cooling |
| Onboard Compute | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| Microphone | 4-mic array | 4-mic array | 4-mic array |
| Camera | Monocular | Binocular | Binocular |
| Wireless | WiFi 6, BT 5.2 | WiFi 6, BT 5.2 | WiFi 6, BT 5.2 |
Accessories & Other
| Attribute | R1 AIR | R1 | R1 EDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Compute Module | Not included | Not included | Optional e.g. Orin 40–100 TOPS |
| Battery | Quick-release | Quick-release | Quick-release |
| Battery Life | About 1 hour | About 1 hour | About 1 hour |
| Secondary Development | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Warranty | 6 months | 8 months | 12 months |
Important Notes
- Arm load capacity varies with extension and posture.
- Specifications may vary slightly by configuration and usage conditions.
- Maintain a safe distance from the robot during operation.
- Product appearance is subject to change.
- This is a civilian-use robot; avoid hazardous modifications or unsafe use.
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