{"product_id":"unitree-r1-a5-dual-arm-robot-desk-mount-mobile-base","title":"Unitree R1-A5 Dual-Arm Robot (Desk-Mount \u0026 Mobile Base)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Unitree R1-A5 is a dual-arm manipulation robot built for research, data collection, and embodied-AI development: two 5-DoF arms, a rotating waist, and a 2-DoF sensor head on a compact torso. Choose the desk-mount R1-A5 for benchtop manipulation work, or the R1-A5-D, which puts the same torso on a wheeled mobile base with a powered lifting column and MID360 LiDAR for mobile manipulation. Every configuration is open for secondary development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManual-Verified Specifications (Unitree 2026.7 price list)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eR1-A5 (desk-mount)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eR1-A5-D (mobile base)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 357 × 190 mm (head to hanging arm tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e683 × 520 × 440 mm collapsed; 1,323 mm elevated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDegrees of freedom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 (5 × 2 arms + 1 waist + 2 head)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 (adds lifting column + 2 base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm payload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e~2 kg per arm (varies with posture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm length (forearm + upper arm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e420 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo camera on head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMID360 LiDAR + stereo camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e8-core CPU (body) + 8-core CPU with 10 TOPS (head); Smart configs add built-in 40 TOPS Orin Nano; Ultimate configs (A5-D only) add 100 TOPS Orin NX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal supply standard; optional upper-body battery (~1.5 h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable chassis battery standard (~1.5 h) + external supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoint design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eCrossed-roller + double-row ball bearings, hollow internal cabling, dual + single encoders, localized air cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e4-array microphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist \/ head range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eWaist Y ±150°; head Y ±115°, P ±36°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eYes, full secondary development support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e12 months, serviced via Unitree's authorized US distribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e bring your own end effectors; ideal if you already have grippers or are developing custom hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart (40 TOPS):\u003c\/strong\u003e built-in Orin Nano compute plus your choice of hands: Dex1-1 V2 grippers (A), Dex3-1 three-finger force-controlled hands (B\/C), BrainCo Revo 2 bionic hands (D\/E), LinkerBot O6 six-DoF hands (F\/G), or tendon-driven dexterous hands (H). Tactile versions add fingertip sensing for contact-rich manipulation research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate (100 TOPS, R1-A5-D only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Orin NX compute for onboard VLA\/policy inference with the same hand options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed 7-DoF arms with longer reach? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unitree-r1-a7-dual-arm-robot-desk-mount-mobile-base\"\u003eUnitree R1-A7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversity manipulation and embodied-AI labs, imitation-learning and teleoperation data collection, humanoid research programs that need arms-and-hands without legs, and industrial R\u0026amp;D teams prototyping bimanual tasks. Pairs naturally with teleoperation rigs for demonstration data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuotes \u0026amp; Purchase Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost R1-A5 configurations are research purchases. Request a formal quote for institutional procurement; we support university and government purchase processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich hand option should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDex1-1 V2 grippers (configuration A) are the most economical for pick-and-place and imitation-learning data collection. Dex3-1 three-finger force-controlled hands (B\/C) suit dexterous manipulation research, with the tactile version adding fingertip sensing for contact-rich tasks. BrainCo Revo 2 (D\/E) and LinkerBot O6 (F\/G) offer humanlike bionic form factors, and tendon-driven hands (H) trade ruggedness for high dexterity. Tell us your research goals and we will match the configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesk-mount or mobile base: which do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desk-mount R1-A5 is for fixed benchtop workcells and costs less. The R1-A5-D adds a wheeled chassis with a powered lifting column and MID360 LiDAR, so the same torso can navigate a lab or facility and work at varying heights. If your tasks stay on one bench, the desk-mount is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I program it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every R1-A5 configuration supports secondary development with development manuals and ecosystem support, and Smart and Ultimate configurations include onboard NVIDIA compute (40 or 100 TOPS) for running your own perception and policy models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLead times vary by configuration and factory availability. We confirm the current lead time when you order or request a quote and keep you updated through delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty comes with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery unit includes a 12-month manufacturer warranty serviced through Unitree's authorized US distribution, with US-based repair. Ask about extended coverage when you request a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you accept purchase orders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We support university, government, and enterprise procurement with formal quotes, vendor registration, W-9 documentation, and purchase orders for verified institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore the Unitree Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unitree-r1-a7-dual-arm-robot-desk-mount-mobile-base\"\u003eR1-A7 with 7-DoF arms\u003c\/a\u003e, step up to the full \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unitree-r1-edu-smart-humanoid-robot\"\u003eR1 Edu humanoid\u003c\/a\u003e for legged research, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/unitree\"\u003ethe complete Unitree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unitree","offers":[{"title":"R1-A5 – No Hands (desk-mount)","offer_id":47955470156012,"sku":"UT-R1A5","price":4290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D – No Hands (mobile base)","offer_id":47955470188780,"sku":"UT-R1A5D","price":8290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart A – Dex1-1 V2 Grippers","offer_id":47955470221548,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-A","price":6690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart B – Dex3-1 Hands","offer_id":47955470254316,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-B","price":15790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart C – Dex3-1 Tactile Hands","offer_id":47955470287084,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-C","price":17790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart D – BrainCo Revo 2 Basic Hands","offer_id":47955470319852,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-D","price":13090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart E – BrainCo Revo 2 Tactile Hands","offer_id":47955470352620,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-E","price":17090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart F – LinkerBot O6 Hands","offer_id":47955470385388,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-F","price":8090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart G – LinkerBot O6 Tactile Hands","offer_id":47955470418156,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-G","price":8390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5 Smart H – Tendon-Driven Hands","offer_id":47955470450924,"sku":"UT-R1A5-SM-H","price":7990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart A – Dex1-1 V2 Grippers","offer_id":47955470483692,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-A","price":10690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart B – Dex3-1 Hands","offer_id":47955470516460,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-B","price":19790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart C – Dex3-1 Tactile Hands","offer_id":47955470549228,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-C","price":21790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart D – BrainCo Revo 2 Basic Hands","offer_id":47955470581996,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-D","price":17090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart E – BrainCo Revo 2 Tactile Hands","offer_id":47955470614764,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-E","price":21090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart F – LinkerBot O6 Hands","offer_id":47955470647532,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-F","price":12090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart G – LinkerBot O6 Tactile Hands","offer_id":47955470680300,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-G","price":12390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Smart H – Tendon-Driven Hands","offer_id":47955470713068,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-SM-H","price":11990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate A – Dex1-1 V2, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470745836,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-A","price":12790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate B – Dex3-1, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470778604,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-B","price":21890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate C – Dex3-1 Tactile, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470811372,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-C","price":23890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate D – BrainCo Revo 2 Basic, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470844140,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-D","price":19190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate E – BrainCo Revo 2 Tactile, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470876908,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-E","price":23190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate F – LinkerBot O6, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470909676,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-F","price":14190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate G – LinkerBot O6 Tactile, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470942444,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-G","price":14490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"R1-A5-D Ultimate H – Tendon-Driven, 100 TOPS","offer_id":47955470975212,"sku":"UT-R1A5D-UL-H","price":14090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7340\/7980\/files\/unitree-r1-a5-dual-arm-humanoid-robot-studio.png?v=1784266503","url":"https:\/\/globaldronehq.com\/products\/unitree-r1-a5-dual-arm-robot-desk-mount-mobile-base","provider":"Global Drone HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}