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Unitree R1

The cheapest full-size-ish humanoid from a major maker, at $4,900 for the R1 Air.

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Price

From $4,900

Official price

Prices from Unitree's own R1 page, excluding tax and shipping.

Availability

Available now

Sold through Unitree's online store and robotics retailers.

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Last checked October 20, 2026 · confirm before you buy

Versions and prices

VersionPriceNotes
R1 Air$4,90020 DoF, monocular camera, 6-month warranty
R1$5,90026 DoF, binocular camera, waist and head joints, 8-month warranty
R1 EDUAsk sales26–40 DoF, optional dexterous hands and Orin compute; contact sales

Specs

Size (standing)
1230 × 357 × 190 mm
Weight
About 27 kg (Air), about 29 kg (R1, EDU)
Degrees of freedom
20 (Air), 26 (R1), 26–40 (EDU)
Battery life
About 1 hour
Cameras
Monocular (Air), binocular (R1, EDU)
Audio
4-mic array
Compute
8-core processor; optional Orin (40–100 TOPS) on EDU

Specs as published by Unitree Robotics. We list only figures we could source.

See it move

Official video from Unitree Robotics on YouTube. Demos show what the maker wants you to see.

What to know

The R1 is Unitree's attempt to make humanoids affordable. At $4,900 for the Air version, it costs about a third of the base G1.

The trade-offs are real: about one hour of battery, fewer joints, and simpler cameras on the Air. The standard R1 adds a moving waist and head and a stereo camera for $5,900.

It is best thought of as an entry ticket to humanoid robotics for schools, makers and developers, not as a home assistant.

Good for

  • Schools and makerspaces
  • Developers on a budget
  • Anyone who wants the cheapest real humanoid

Watch out for

  • Only about 1 hour of battery
  • The Air version has no waist or head movement
  • Short warranties (6–8 months on non-EDU)

FAQ

Questions people ask

How much does the Unitree R1 cost?

The Unitree R1 costs From $4,900. Prices from Unitree's own R1 page, excluding tax and shipping.

Can you buy the Unitree R1?

Sold through Unitree's online store and robotics retailers.

How tall is the Unitree R1?

About 123 cm (4 ft 0 in), according to Unitree Robotics.

How long does the Unitree R1's battery last?

About 1 hours, according to Unitree Robotics. Real-world runtime depends on what the robot is doing.

Receipts

Sources

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