Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot
The humanoid that stole the 2026 Spring Festival Gala
Do not buy the base G1 if your goal is SDK work. The programmable path is G1 EDU via Unitree sales.
Overview
The G1 is the humanoid that went viral — 40 of them performing synchronized kung fu on Chinese national TV, somersaults reaching three meters, running at 4 m/s. The AliExpress listing most shoppers see is the base G1 and explicitly does not support secondary development. Robotics labs should contact Unitree for G1 EDU; demo buyers can use the base G1 with the app and controller.
Programming and SDK Access
- -The standard G1 listing says secondary development is not supported.
- -The base G1 is suitable for demos, content, events, and remote/app control.
- -For ROS2, custom ML, low-level control, or Jetson access, request G1 EDU pricing before buying.
Hi, I need the G1 EDU variant with secondary development support. Can you confirm SDK access, ROS2 support, price, warranty, and lead time in writing before I order?
Specifications
| height | 1,320 mm (4.3 ft) |
| weight | 35 kg (77 lb) |
| dof | 23-43 degrees of freedom (variant-dependent) |
| battery | ~2 hours runtime |
| speed | Up to 2 m/s continuous, 4 m/s burst |
| sensors | 3D LiDAR + depth camera + IMU |
| ai | NVIDIA Jetson Orin, embodied AI ready |
| connectivity | WiFi 6, USB-C, Ethernet |
Key Features
- ✓Viral-level demos: synchronized kung fu, somersaults, dance choreography
- ✓3D LiDAR + depth camera for full spatial awareness
- ✓Runs up to 4 m/s, recovers from pushes autonomously
- ✓Base G1 does not support secondary development
- ✓G1 EDU unlocks secondary development and Jetson Orin options for labs
- ✓Sold by Unitree Official Store on AliExpress
See It in Action
Who Should Buy This
- →Research institutions
- →Robotics startups doing embodied AI
- →Production labs evaluating humanoid locomotion
- →Serious collectors and early adopters
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Press & Reviews
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Coverage of Unitree G1 humanoids performing synchronized kung fu at the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival Gala — the world's first fully autonomous humanoid robot cluster Kung Fu performance.
Robots Guide entry for the Unitree G1: full specs, demos, and comparison against Atlas, Optimus, and other consumer-grade humanoids.
The Robot Report on the Unitree G1 launch: $16k price point makes it the most affordable humanoid available for hobbyists, university labs, and robotics startups.
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