Unitree · Humanoid · 2024
The Unitree G1 (May 2024) is a compact, affordable humanoid — the most-published-on commercial humanoid in academic research. It stands 1.32m/35kg with 23-43 DoF (configurable), walks at 2 m/s, and holds a 1.4m long-jump record, with backflips, side-flips and kip-ups. Base models have 90 N·m knee torque; EDU adds 120 N·m, Jetson Orin NX (100 TOPS), 3kg arm payload, dual encoders, LIVOX MID-360 3D LiDAR, RealSense D435i, and optional Dex3-1 (7-DoF) or Inspire 5-finger tactile hands. A 9000mAh battery gives ~2h with 30-second hot swap. Priced from $13,500 (to $73,900 EDU Ultimate); 5,500+ units shipped. Full Python/C++/ROS 2 SDK. Specs verified from Unitree official + published research.
Price level: ★★☆☆☆
View full interactive profile, comparisons & videos →| Category | Humanoid |
| Sub-type | Compact AI Avatar Humanoid |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2024 |
| Origin | China |
| Announced | 2024-05-13 |
| Released | 2024 |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1270 × 400 × 250 mm |
| Weight | 35 kg |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy |
| IP rating | IP43 |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 |
| Payload | 5 kg |
| Reach | 800 mm |
| Max speed | 2 m/s |
| Battery | 432 Wh |
| Battery life | 120 min |
| Charge time | 60 minutes min |
| Camera | Intel RealSense D435i depth |
| Chipset | 8-core CPU; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (100 TOPS, EDU) |
| AI model | UnifoLM (Unified Robot Large Model); imitation + reinforcement learning |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Actuator type | Unitree custom high-torque joint modules; force-position hybrid control; crossed roller bearings |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Use cases | Research, Education, Loco-manipulation R&D, Palletization, Assembly |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Made in | China (Hangzhou) |
