Unitree R1 Edu Pro Humanoid Robot

Overview

The Unitree R1 Edu Pro line is the top tier of the accessible R1 humanoid family: dealer configurations built on the official R1 EDU platform with expanded compute, sensing, and dexterous-hand options for labs doing serious manipulation and embodied-AI work without G1-level budgets. Eight configurations (Pro A through Pro H) let you match compute and hands to your research pipeline.

Key Highlights

• R1 EDU platform: secondary development supported (EDU-exclusive)
• 26–40 degrees of freedom with optional dexterous hand
• Optional high-power compute (NVIDIA Orin class, 40–100 TOPS)
• Optional LiDAR package and EDU backpack expansion
• Binocular depth camera, multimodal speech-and-vision AI

Configurations

Pro configurations range from $19,800 (Pro G) to $32,900 (Pro B and Pro D), stepping up expansion compute (40 to 100 TOPS options), LiDAR, and included grippers or dexterous hands. Contact us for the full configuration matrix and a recommendation for your program.

Platform Specifications

Specifications per Unitree R1 User Manual V1.3.

Built For

• University humanoid manipulation and HRI research
• Embodied-AI labs building on a budget-friendly humanoid fleet
• Corporate R&D prototyping

Education & Institutional Purchasing

We support formal quotes and purchase orders for university procurement, including multi-unit lab pricing. Contact us for a quote or configuration guidance.

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.

What's in the Box

• Unitree R1 Edu Pro humanoid robot (your chosen configuration)
• Remote control
• Charger
• Robot transport case

By default a protective mount is not included; let us know at quote time if your lab wants one added.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lead time on an Edu Pro?

It depends on the configuration you pick and current factory availability. In-stock units ship fast; factory-configured builds need more time. We confirm the exact lead time with your quote and send updates through delivery.

What warranty applies?

A 12-month manufacturer warranty comes standard, serviced through Unitree's authorized US distribution with US-based repair, so your robot never has to go overseas for service. Ask us about extended coverage when requesting a quote.

Can our procurement office use a purchase order?

Yes. We support university, government, and enterprise purchasing workflows, including formal quotes, vendor registration, W-9s, and purchase orders for verified institutions.

Does it support secondary development and an SDK?

Yes. Every Edu Pro configuration is built on the R1 EDU platform, the only R1 tier with secondary development support, and the optional NVIDIA Orin compute (40 to 100 TOPS) gives you headroom for onboard AI and perception workloads.

Is it appropriate for a university lab?

Yes. The Edu Pro is a research platform for operators 18 and up and should run in a clear, dry indoor space. A protective mount is not included by default, so plan early development sessions with that in mind or ask us about mounting options.

Why buy from Global Drone HQ instead of importing one?

Imported gray-market units have no US warranty support and often show up without English documentation or firmware support. Ours are sourced through Unitree's authorized US distribution with US-based service, plus real pre- and post-sale support from us.

Explore the Unitree Lineup

Start with the full Unitree collection to see every platform at a glance. The R1 Edu Smart covers labs with lighter compute needs, the G1 Edu Standard steps up to Unitree's flagship research humanoid, and manipulation teams can add the R1 A5 dual-arm robot for benchtop work.