Unitree Robotics
Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot
The Unitree G1 is the humanoid robot that changed the economics of the field: a full-featured, highly dynamic biped at a price an order of magnitude below legacy research humanoids. Standing 1.32 m (4 ft 4 in) tall with a foldable, compact design, the G1 walks with a smooth, human-like gait, recovers from disturbances, and ships with a full perception stack: 3D LiDAR and a depth camera are standard, not upgrades.
Key Highlights
- Highly dynamic bipedal locomotion with impact-stable balancing
- 3D LiDAR (LIVOX MID360) + Intel RealSense D435i depth camera standard
- 23 degrees of freedom with dual-encoder joints and hollow electrical routing
- Folds compact to 690 x 450 x 300 mm (27.2 x 17.7 x 11.8 in) for transport and storage
- Noise-canceling microphone array and 5W stereo speakers
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and intelligent OTA upgrades
Unitree G1 Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | G1 (standard configuration) |
| Dimensions (standing) | 1320 x 450 x 200 mm (52 x 17.7 x 7.9 in) |
| Dimensions (folded) | 690 x 450 x 300 mm (27.2 x 17.7 x 11.8 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 35 kg (77 lb) with battery |
| Degrees of Freedom | 23 (6 per leg, 5 per arm, 1 waist) |
| Perception | LIVOX MID360 3D LiDAR + Intel RealSense D435i depth camera |
| Compute | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| Battery | Removable 13-series lithium battery, approx. 2 h runtime |
| Materials | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy + carbon fiber |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), not waterproof or dustproof |
Specifications per Unitree G1 User Manual V1.5. For SDK access, NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute, and expandability to 43 DoF, see the G1 Edu configurations.
Built For
- Developers and labs entering humanoid robotics
- Demonstrations, exhibits, and content production
- Foundation platform for perception and locomotion work
Good to Know
For operators 18 and up. Unitree recommends a protective frame and suspension rope for startup and extended standing; the G1 is designed for indoor and dry-condition use.
Quotes & Institutional Purchasing
We support formal quotes and purchase orders for universities, agencies, and enterprise buyers. Contact us for a formal quote or to compare G1 configurations.
Warranty & U.S. Support
Sourced through Unitree's authorized U.S. distribution and backed by U.S.-based authorized warranty and repair service, with pre- and post-sale support from Global Drone HQ.
Explore the Unitree Lineup
Compare every model in the full Unitree collection. If you want more capability headroom, the G1 Pro is the step-up configuration, and research teams that need SDK access and Jetson compute should go straight to the G1 Edu Standard.
Verified US equipment authorization, FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU008
Sourced through Toborlife, Unitree's authorized US distributor and warranty center
Freight quoted to your destination
Purchase orders and tax-exempt purchasing welcome
Degrees of freedom
MID360 + depth camera
Battery runtime
Weight with battery
Authorized US distribution
Pairs well with
Questions about configuration, lead time or deployment? We reply within one business day.
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Shipping and Delivery
Robots ship freight and insured to your dock or venue. Freight is quoted to your destination address and appears as a line item on your written quote. Lead time is confirmed in writing before you commit to a delivery date.
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Support
You deal with Global Drone HQ directly, before and after the sale. We help you pick the right configuration, handle delivery, first-line troubleshooting and setup, and we coordinate anything that needs the service center rather than handing you an address overseas.
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Warranty and Service
Toborlife is an authorized Unitree warranty and repair center in Mountain View, California, and handles complete-machine warranty service, repair or replacement of core components and factory-level diagnostics. Global Drone HQ is your first line for setup, routine troubleshooting and support. Units are sourced through Toborlife, Unitree's authorized US distributor.
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Contact Us
Email daniel@globaldronehq.com or call (858) 906-5185. Purchase orders and tax-exempt purchasing are welcome for schools, universities and public agencies.
A humanoid that walks, balances and gets back up.
1.32 m (4 ft 4 in) tall, about 35 kg (77 lb).
3D LiDAR and a depth camera come standard.
It walks on two legs and stays there.
Six joint degrees of freedom in each leg, driven by low-inertia internal-rotor motors through industrial crossed roller bearings. The knee joint peaks at 90 N.m (66 lb-ft). The G1 walks, turns, squats and recovers its footing when it is pushed, which is the whole reason a bipedal platform is hard and the reason this one is interesting.
Whole-body motion, not a walking torso.
A waist joint rotating Z±155°, hips at P±154° and R -30° to +170°, knees through 0° to 165°. The joint ranges are wider than a person's, so the G1 can reach, crouch and move through poses that a fixed-waist humanoid cannot. Every joint uses hollow electrical routing and dual encoders.
A humanoid you can actually put to work.
1.32 m (4 ft 4 in) standing, about 35 kg (77 lb) with the battery, folding to 690 x 450 x 300 mm (27.2 x 17.7 x 11.8 in) for transport. Two people are not required to move it and a normal doorway is not a problem.
Five degrees of freedom per arm, about 2 kg (4.4 lb) of load.
Each arm carries about 2 kg (4.4 lb), with an arm span of roughly 0.45 m (17.7 in). That is enough to pick up, carry and hand over real objects. Unitree notes the figure varies with arm extension, so treat 2 kg (4.4 lb) as a working number rather than a lifting rating.
LiDAR and a depth camera at the base price.
A LIVOX MID360 3D LiDAR and an Intel RealSense D435i depth camera are standard on the G1, not upgrades. An 8-core CPU runs onboard, with a four-microphone array using noise and echo cancellation and a 5 W stereo speaker. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle connectivity, and intelligent OTA upgrades keep adding behaviours after you buy it.
23 Degrees of Freedom • 1.32 m (4 ft 4 in) Tall • 3D LiDAR and Depth Camera • FCC Verified • Quotes & POs Welcome
The competition robots are this same body.
The football and boxing demonstrations you have seen from Unitree run on G1 hardware in the G1-Comp and G1 Edu Combat configurations. Same chassis, same joints, different tuning and end effectors. If you want the SDK and NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute instead, that is the G1 Edu line.
Dig Deeper
Body and Joints
- 23 degrees of freedom: 6 per leg, 5 per arm and 1 at the waist.
- 1320 x 450 x 200 mm (52 x 17.7 x 7.9 in) standing, folding to 690 x 450 x 300 mm (27.2 x 17.7 x 11.8 in).
- About 35 kg (77 lb) with the battery fitted.
- 90 N.m (66 lb-ft) peak knee torque on low-inertia internal-rotor PMSM motors.
- Industrial crossed roller bearings, dual encoders and full hollow electrical routing at every joint.
- Joint range: waist Z±155°, knee 0° to 165°, hip P±154° / R -30° to +170° / Y±158°.
Perception, Compute and Audio
- LIVOX MID360 3D LiDAR and an Intel RealSense D435i depth camera, both standard.
- 8-core high-performance CPU onboard.
- Four-microphone array with noise cancellation and echo cancellation.
- 5 W stereo speaker.
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, with intelligent OTA upgrades.
- Secondary development is not enabled on the standard G1. That is the G1 Edu line.
Power, Environment and Honest Limits
- 9,000 mAh quick-release smart battery giving about 2 hours. Order a spare if you are demonstrating all day.
- 54 V 5 A charger and a manual controller ship with the robot.
- Rated 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) and not waterproof or dustproof. Indoor and dry conditions.
- About 2 kg (4.4 lb) per arm, and Unitree notes this varies a lot with arm extension.
- Operators 18 and up. Unitree recommends a protective frame and suspension rope during startup and extended standing.
- 8 month warranty period on the standard G1 per Unitree, handled in the US through Toborlife.
Compare the G1 Lineup
The same 1.32 m (4 ft 4 in) body across all three. What changes is how much headroom you get and whether the SDK and NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute are unlocked.
Weight
About 35 kg (77 lb)
Weight
About 35 kg (77 lb)
Weight
About 35 kg (77 lb) or more
Top Speed
Not published by Unitree
Top Speed
Not published by Unitree
Top Speed
Not published by Unitree
Rated Payload
About 2 kg (4.4 lb) per arm
Rated Payload
About 2 kg (4.4 lb) per arm
Rated Payload
About 3 kg (6.6 lb) per arm
Protection
Not rated, indoor and dry conditions only
Protection
Not rated, indoor and dry conditions only
Protection
Not rated, indoor and dry conditions only
Endurance
About 2 h, 9,000 mAh quick-release battery
Endurance
About 2 h, 9,000 mAh quick-release battery
Endurance
About 2 h, 9,000 mAh quick-release battery
Locomotion
Bipedal, 23 joint degrees of freedom
Locomotion
Bipedal, 23 joint degrees of freedom
Locomotion
Bipedal, 23 to 43 joint degrees of freedom
Operating Temp
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Temp
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Temp
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Best For
Demonstrations, exhibits and a first humanoid platform
Best For
Developers who want headroom above the entry G1
Best For
University labs that need the SDK and Jetson Orin compute
Price
$17,990
Price
$28,950
Price
$43,900
FAQs
Is the Unitree G1 authorized for use in the US?
Yes. It is covered by Unitree's US equipment authorization under grantee YuShu Technology Co., Ltd., FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU008, verifiable at apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas. FCC equipment authorization is separate from NDAA procurement eligibility, so if you are buying under a federal procurement rule, check that with us separately before you order.
How long does it run on a charge?
About 2 hours on the 9,000 mAh quick-release smart battery. The pack changes out without tools, so teams running a full demonstration day usually buy a second one.
How is the standard G1 different from the G1 Pro and the G1 Edu Standard?
The standard G1 is the entry configuration at 23 degrees of freedom with LiDAR and a depth camera standard, and secondary development is not enabled. The G1 Pro is the step-up configuration for teams that want more headroom. The G1 Edu Standard unlocks the full SDK and adds NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute with an expansion path to 43 degrees of freedom, which is the real reason a research lab buys it.
How much can the arms carry?
About 2 kg (4.4 lb) per arm on the standard G1, with an arm span of roughly 0.45 m (17.7 in). Unitree notes the maximum load varies considerably depending on how far the arm is extended, so plan around 2 kg (4.4 lb) rather than treating it as a hard lifting rating. The G1 Edu raises this to about 3 kg (6.6 lb) per arm.
Can I run it outdoors or in a dusty space?
It is rated 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) and it is not waterproof or dustproof. Dry pavement and indoor floors are fine. Rain, wash-down areas and dusty industrial sites are not, and we would rather tell you that now than replace a robot later.
Do you accept purchase orders and tax-exempt purchasing?
Yes. We work with universities, school districts and public agencies regularly and accept purchase orders and tax-exempt purchasing. Tell us what your procurement office needs on the paperwork and we will format the quote to match.