Pre-OrderUnitree R1 Humanoid Robot
The first full humanoid robot you can actually afford
R1 Air and standard R1 are not the right buy for custom code. Contact Unitree for R1 EDU if you need secondary development.
Overview
The Unitree R1 broke the price barrier for consumer humanoids. At about 55-64 pounds and just over 4 feet tall, it is the cheapest full humanoid Unitree sells globally. The Air and standard R1 are best treated as demo/control robots; the R1 EDU is the variant to ask for if you need secondary development, ROS2, or joint/sensor access.
Programming and SDK Access
- -R1 Air and R1 are the low-cost demo/control variants.
- -R1 EDU is the variant Unitree marks for secondary development.
- -Ask the seller to confirm EDU availability, SDK access, lead time, and warranty before checkout.
Hi, I need the R1 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 | 1,210 mm (4 ft) |
| weight | 25 kg (55 lb) |
| dof | 26 degrees of freedom |
| battery | ~1 hour runtime |
| sensors | Binocular vision + 4-mic array + stereo speakers |
| ai | 8-core CPU/GPU with onboard voice + vision AI |
| connectivity | WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
Key Features
- ✓Cartwheels, handstands, and spin kicks out of the box
- ✓26 joints, runs at human walking pace
- ✓Binocular stereo vision + 4-mic voice recognition
- ✓Secondary development is reserved for the R1 EDU variant
- ✓Variants from R1 Air ($4,900) and R1 ($5,900) up to contact-sales EDU builds
- ✓Official Unitree Store on AliExpress with global shipping
See It in Action
Who Should Buy This
- →University and lab research
- →Humanoid motion developers
- →Robotics YouTubers and content creators
- →Embodied AI startups prototyping
- →Serious hobbyists with dev budget
Press & Reviews
Independent coverage from publications and analyst groups. Every link goes to the original source.
TIME named the Unitree R1 one of the Best Inventions of 2025 — the first full humanoid robot to break the price barrier under five thousand dollars while remaining capable of dynamic motions like cartwheels, handstands, and spin kicks.
Industry insight piece on the Unitree R1: 55 pounds, $6,000 starting price, 26 degrees of freedom, capable of cartwheels and athletic movement. Marks a turning point for accessible humanoids.
New Atlas review of the Unitree R1 launch: under 4 feet tall, 25 kg, 26 joints, binocular vision, 4-mic array. The cheapest serious humanoid platform on the market.
Deep Dives & Reviews
Long-form articles that pair with the R1 — reviews, comparisons, and buying context.
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