Why the G1-D Stands Out

The Unitree G1-D is a humanoid built for data collection: a G1-family torso and 7-DoF arms mounted on a lifting column and mobile base instead of legs. It delivers stable, repeatable, all-day manipulation and teleoperation data capture, with a full path from acquisition to model training.

Dexterous Manipulation.

Two 7-DoF arms carry approximately 3 kg of payload each and reach through a lifting column adjustable from 1260 to 1680 mm, so the G1-D captures manipulation data across a full human workspace.

All-Day Data Collection.

The Flagship edition runs approximately 6 hours on a built-in 30 Ah chassis battery with a contact charging dock, while the Standard edition uses a quick-release 9 Ah pack, so long capture sessions keep going.

Standard Edition.

The Standard edition mounts the G1-D torso and two 7-DoF arms on a fixed caster base with a quick-release 9 Ah battery for approximately 2 hours of runtime, an ideal fixed-station setup for benchtop manipulation and teleoperation data collection.

Flagship Edition, Powered Base.

The Flagship edition adds a powered differential-drive chassis with 360 degree in-place rotation at up to 1.5 m/s and a built-in 30 Ah battery for approximately 6 hours, plus chassis LiDAR and depth cameras, so data capture can move through a real workspace.

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Perception and Data Capture
  • Head camera: HD binocular camera for scene-level capture
  • Wrist cameras: two HD cameras for close-range manipulation views
  • Flagship sensing: adds chassis LiDAR, dual depth cameras, and collision sensors
  • Compute: 8-core CPU plus NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (100 TOPS) standard
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and OTA updates
Reach, Payload and Mobility
  • Arms: 7 DoF per arm, approx. 3 kg payload per arm (posture-dependent)
  • Lifting column: 1260-1680 mm adjustable, approx. 60 mm/s lift speed
  • Waist: 2 DoF for rotation and forward tilt
  • Degrees of freedom: 17 on Standard, 19 on Flagship with chassis drive and sensing
  • Flagship base: powered differential drive, 360° rotation, up to 1.5 m/s
  • Weight: approx. 50 kg Standard, approx. 80 kg Flagship
Data Collection and Use Cases
  • Built for: imitation-learning and manipulation dataset collection
  • Teleoperation: VR teleop kits and cloud data-acquisition platform available
  • End effectors: optional 2-finger gripper, 3- or 5-finger dexterous hands (tactile or standard)
  • Development: secondary development supported across the line
  • Operators: ages 18 and up, indoor use, 0°C to 40°C, flat or slightly uneven surfaces
  • Pipeline: full-stack path from acquisition to model training

Included in the Box

  • Unitree G1-D torso and 7-DoF arms x1

  • Lifting column and mobile base x1

  • Battery and charger x1

Compare Research Humanoids

G1-D
from $38,800
G1 Edu Standard
from $43,900
H2 Edu
$68,900
Form factorArm-on-column mobile baseWalking bipedFull-size walking biped
Primary useData collection and teleoperationResearch and locomotionFull-scale research
Degrees of Freedom17-1923-4331
ComputeJetson Orin NX (100 TOPS)8-core CPU + Jetson Orini7 + optional Jetson Thor (2070 TOPS)
Best ForManipulation dataset collectionLocomotion research labsFull-scale humanoid research

FAQs

What comes with a G1-D, and what is quoted separately?

Every G1-D includes the torso with two 7-DoF arms, the lifting column and mobile base, and a battery and charger, with an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB compute module standard. End effectors (2-finger gripper, 3- or 5-finger dexterous hands in tactile or standard versions), VR teleoperation kits, and the cloud data-acquisition platform are configured and quoted separately, so we match hands and teleop to your pipeline rather than bundling parts you do not need.

What is the difference between the G1-D Standard and Flagship editions?

The Standard edition sits on a fixed caster base with a quick-release 9 Ah battery for roughly 2 hours and about 17 degrees of freedom, ideal for a fixed data-collection station. The Flagship edition adds a powered differential-drive chassis with 360 degree in-place rotation at up to 1.5 m/s, a built-in 30 Ah battery for about 6 hours with a contact charging dock, chassis LiDAR, dual depth cameras and collision sensors, and roughly 19 degrees of freedom.

How is the G1-D used for imitation learning and teleoperation research?

The G1-D is purpose-built to gather large-scale manipulation and teleoperation datasets for robot learning. Operators drive the arms through VR teleoperation while the head HD binocular camera and two wrist HD cameras record synchronized demonstrations, and the arm-on-column form factor keeps the platform stable and repeatable for long, all-day capture sessions that feed foundation-model and embodied-AI training pipelines.

How long does each edition run, and how should we plan for spare batteries?

The Standard edition uses a quick-release 9 Ah upper-body battery good for approximately 2 hours, so a few hot-swap spares keep a station collecting through a full day. The Flagship edition carries a built-in 30 Ah chassis battery good for approximately 6 hours and recharges on a contact dock between runs. We can quote additional Standard packs or dock configurations with your system.

Does the G1-D support the SDK and secondary development, and what onboard compute does it use?

Yes. Secondary development is supported across the line, and every configuration ships with an 8-core CPU plus an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB delivering 100 TOPS, so you can run perception and learning code directly on the platform that collects your data. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and OTA updates are standard.

What are the operating environment and safety requirements?

The G1-D is a research platform for operators 18 and up. It is designed for indoor, dry-condition use on flat or slightly uneven surfaces and operates from 0°C to 40°C; it is not waterproof or dustproof. Its column-and-base design keeps the robot stable during long sessions, without the fall-protection setup a walking biped requires.

What is the lead time, and how does it ship?

Timing depends on the configuration and factory availability. In-stock units move quickly, while factory-configured packages with specific hands, teleop, or Flagship chassis take longer. Systems ship from US-based authorized distribution, and we confirm the current lead time with your quote and keep you updated through delivery.

What warranty and US-based service does the G1-D include versus a gray-market import?

Each G1-D carries a 12-month manufacturer warranty serviced through Unitree's authorized US distribution, so repairs stay in the country and your data-collection platform is not shipped overseas for service. Direct gray-market imports typically arrive with no US warranty and often without English documentation or firmware support; extended coverage is available on request.

Can a university, government agency, or company buy on a purchase order, and is the G1-D NDAA-compliant?

Yes, we support formal quotes, vendor registration, W-9s, and purchase orders for verified universities, government agencies, and enterprises. Note that Unitree is manufactured in China and is not NDAA-compliant, which does not affect most university and commercial research buyers; agencies with an NDAA sourcing requirement should contact us to discuss compliant alternatives.

Should we choose the G1-D, the G1 Edu Standard, or the H2 Edu?

Choose the G1-D when the goal is high-volume manipulation and teleoperation data collection from a stable arm-on-column platform. Choose the G1 Edu Standard if your program needs a walking research humanoid with the full SDK and Jetson Orin compute, or the H2 Edu for full-scale bipedal humanoid research. All three are sourced through authorized US distribution with US-based warranty.

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