Unitree Robotics
Unitree Go2 Edu Quadruped Robot
The Unitree Go2 Edu is the research-and-education configuration of the world's most widely deployed quadruped platform. It unlocks full secondary development: low-level joint control, ROS support, and SDK access for perception, locomotion, and AI research. University robotics labs, CS and ME departments, and R&D teams choose the Go2 Edu because it delivers a proven, crash-tolerant legged platform with a huge open-source community at a fraction of the cost of competing research quadrupeds.
Key Highlights
- Full SDK and secondary development access (high-level and low-level control)
- ROS and ROS 2 ecosystem support with an active open-source community
- Foot-end force sensors and depth camera (Edu configuration features)
- Optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin high-computing module (40 to 100 TOPS)
- Unitree 4D LiDAR L2 (360°×96°) for mapping and navigation research
- 15,000 mAh long-endurance battery for extended experiment sessions
Unitree Go2 Edu Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Go2 Edu (U1 configuration) |
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 (12 precision aluminum-alloy joint motors) |
| Max Speed | 0 to 3.7 m/s (0 to 8.3 mph) on flat terrain, up to approx. 5 m/s (11.2 mph) lab-measured |
| Rated Payload | Approx. 8 kg (18 lb), max approx. 12 kg (26 lb) |
| Weight | Approx. 15 kg (33 lb) with battery |
| Perception | Unitree 4D LiDAR L2 (360°×96°) + front camera + depth camera |
| Compute | NVIDIA Jetson Orin, 40 to 100 TOPS by configuration |
| Development | Full SDK, low-level joint control, ROS support |
| Battery | 15,000 mAh long-endurance swappable battery, approx. 2 to 4 h typical runtime |
| Terrain | Slopes up to approx. 40°; steps up to approx. 16 cm (6.3 in) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), not waterproof or dustproof |
Specifications per Unitree's published Go2 comparison and the Unitree Go2 User Manual V4.3. Four Edu configurations are available (Standard, Plus, Mid-360 LiDAR, Hesai XT16); contact us to match configuration and compute options to your research program.
Built For
- University robotics, CS, and ME research labs
- Legged locomotion, RL, and embodied-AI research
- SLAM, mapping, and autonomous navigation coursework
- Corporate R&D and prototyping teams
Good to Know
Recommended for ages 14 and up. Built on the same Go2 chassis, the Go2 Edu is designed for dry conditions and moderate terrain and operates in a 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) range; it is not waterproof or dustproof.
Education & Institutional Purchasing
We work with university procurement offices and support formal quotes and purchase orders. Contact us for a quote, multi-unit lab pricing, or help selecting configurations for your curriculum.
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
Building out a lab? See the full Unitree collection for every platform we carry. The next-generation Unitree As2 offers roughly twice the Go2's power for newer research programs, and the wheeled Go2-W adds hybrid wheel-leg locomotion with Jetson compute standard.
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Full developer access
Jetson Orin compute
360°×96° perception
Low-level joint control
Max speed
Pairs well with
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Support
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Warranty and Service
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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.
The Go2 that lets you all the way in.
15,000 mAh, about 2 to 4 hours between charges.
Full SDK, low-level joint control, your own compute.
It sees all the way around itself.
Every Go2 Edu carries the Unitree 4D LiDAR L2, scanning 360° by 96° with almost no blind spot, and the Mid-360 and Hesai XT16 configurations add a second, 3D navigation LiDAR on the back for SLAM and mapping work. You get the raw point cloud, not just the robot's opinion of it.
Rocks, kerbs, stairs, slopes.
Twelve aluminium alloy joint motors put real torque at every hip, thigh and knee. The Edu handles slopes to about 40° and steps around 16 cm (6.3 in), and it is the only Go2 with foot-end force sensors, so your controller knows when each foot has actually landed.
Built for the lab, the field course and the demo day.
The Go2 Edu is the research member of the Go2 family: about 15 kg (33 lb) on twelve joint motors, carrying roughly 8 kg (18 lb), with a 15,000 mAh battery, foot-end force sensors and the full developer SDK that the Pro and X do not get.
Compute, depth camera, 3D LiDAR, arm.
The Edu is built to be built on. NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute at 40 to 100 TOPS, a RealSense D435i depth camera, a Livox Mid-360 or Hesai XT16 LiDAR and the D1 servo arm all mount to the same top deck, and the charging station docks it between runs.
Athletics, not animation.
Handstands, jumps and recovery from a fall run on the same twelve joints your own code will drive. With low-level control open on the Edu, the balance controller is something you can study, replace or train against rather than a black box.
15,000 mAh, 2 to 4 h • Full SDK • Jetson Orin to 100 TOPS • FCC Verified • Quotes & POs Welcome
Runs from your phone, or from your code.
Out of the box the Unitree Go app carries control, graphical programming, video and intelligent OTA updates, with built-in 4G so you are not tied to local Wi-Fi. When your team is ready, the SDK takes over: high-level and low-level interfaces, ROS 2 examples on Unitree's GitHub and a large open-source community already on the platform.
Dig Deeper
The Four Configurations
- Go2 Edu Standard, $11,190. The base research build with the 15,000 mAh battery, foot-end force sensors, secondary development and a 40 TOPS Jetson compute module.
- Go2 Edu Plus, $13,205. Steps up to 100 TOPS Jetson Orin compute and adds the Intel RealSense D435i depth camera, with the optional servo arm supported.
- Go2 Edu Mid-360, $17,055. The Plus build plus a Livox Mid-360 3D LiDAR on the top deck for SLAM, mapping and autonomous navigation research.
- Go2 Edu Hesai XT16, $19,430. The Plus build plus a Hesai XT16 16-channel 3D LiDAR, the higher-resolution option for mapping-heavy programs.
- Not sure which LiDAR? Tell us what you are mapping and how fast the robot will move through it and we will recommend one rather than sell you the more expensive puck.
Development Access
- Full secondary development, the feature that separates the Edu from the Pro and the X in Unitree's own function table.
- High-level and low-level interfaces, so you can command gaits or drive the twelve joint motors directly.
- ROS 2 examples on Unitree's GitHub and an active open-source community already publishing on the Go2.
- Foot-end force sensors and a RealSense D435i depth camera (Plus and above) feeding your own perception and locomotion stack.
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin onboard, 40 TOPS on the Standard and 100 TOPS on the Plus, Mid-360 and Hesai XT16 builds, so inference runs on the robot rather than on a tethered laptop.
Movement, Power and Honest Limits
- 0 to 3.7 m/s (0 to 8.3 mph) on flat ground, about 5 m/s (11.2 mph) maximum measured in the lab, on 12 joint motors with about 45 N·m (33 lb·ft) peak torque.
- About 8 kg (18 lb) payload, maximum around 12 kg (26 lb), shared between your sensors and the compute module.
- 15,000 mAh swappable battery giving roughly 2 to 4 hours, with a 33.6 V 9 A fast charger. Runtime drops with onboard compute, LiDAR and hard gaits, so plan a spare pack for full-day experiments.
- Slopes to about 40°, steps around 16 cm (6.3 in), 70 x 31 x 40 cm (27.6 x 12.2 x 15.7 in) standing at about 15 kg (33 lb).
- Rated 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and not waterproof or dustproof. Side rolls are prohibited with a LiDAR or dock mounted. For wet, dusty or freezing work the industrial A2 is the correct machine.
Compare the Go2 Lineup
Same 15 kg (33 lb) chassis and the same 4D LiDAR across the line. What changes is top speed, battery size and how deeply you are allowed into the software.
Weight
About 15 kg (33 lb)
Weight
About 15 kg (33 lb)
Weight
About 15 kg (33 lb)
Top Speed
0 to 3.5 m/s (7.8 mph)
Top Speed
0 to 3.7 m/s (8.3 mph), max about 5 m/s (11.2 mph)
Top Speed
0 to 3.7 m/s (8.3 mph), max about 5 m/s (11.2 mph)
Rated Payload
About 8 kg (18 lb), max about 10 kg (22 lb)
Rated Payload
About 8 kg (18 lb), max about 12 kg (26 lb)
Rated Payload
About 8 kg (18 lb), max about 12 kg (26 lb)
Protection
Not rated, dry conditions only
Protection
Not rated, dry conditions only
Protection
Not rated, dry conditions only
Endurance
About 1 to 2 h, 8,000 mAh
Endurance
About 1 to 2 h, 8,000 mAh
Endurance
About 2 to 4 h, 15,000 mAh
Locomotion
Legged
Locomotion
Legged
Locomotion
Legged
Operating Temp
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating Temp
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating Temp
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Best For
Owners, classrooms, events and content
Best For
Enthusiasts and STEM programs stepping up
Best For
Research, robotics labs and full SDK development
Price
$3,790
Price
$7,600
Price
$11,190 to $19,430
FAQs
Is the Go2 Edu 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-YUSHU006, 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 separately with us first.
How long does it run on a charge?
About 2 to 4 hours on the 15,000 mAh battery, roughly double the Pro and X. Onboard Jetson compute, a 3D LiDAR and aggressive gaits all pull that down, so for a full day of experiments plan on a second pack; the fast charger refills one in the background.
How is the Go2 Edu different from the Go2 X?
Same chassis, same 3.7 m/s (8.3 mph) top speed. The Edu adds the 15,000 mAh battery, foot-end force sensors, a depth camera and Jetson Orin compute on the Plus and above, and, most importantly, full secondary development with low-level control. The X only offers limited development over a cable. If you plan to write code, buy the Edu.
Which configuration should a lab buy?
Standard if the robot is a locomotion or controls platform and you bring your own sensors. Plus if you want depth perception and 100 TOPS onboard for vision work. Mid-360 or Hesai XT16 if SLAM, mapping and autonomous navigation are the point; the XT16 is the higher-resolution option. Payload is about 8 kg (18 lb) shared across everything you mount, and the D1 servo arm is available on Plus and above.
Can I use it outside in the rain?
No. The Go2 Edu is not waterproof or dustproof and is rated 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). It is happy on gravel, grass, stairs and trails in dry conditions. For wet, dusty or freezing environments you want the industrial A2 instead, and we will tell you that rather than sell you the wrong robot.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. We work with school districts, universities and public agencies regularly and accept purchase orders and tax-exempt purchasing. Tell us what your procurement office needs and we will format the quote to match.