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Unitree Debuts $5,900 R1 Humanoid Robot for Consumer Market

Unitree positions its cheapest humanoid robot yet as it prepares for an initial public offering.

Passersby film a Unitree G1 humanoid robot operated by a staff member, in between Unitree's demonstrations to Reuters, at a park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
Discover Unitree’s R1 humanoid robot: a 26‑joint, 25 kg marvel priced at just US$5,900, bringing advanced bipedal robotics within reach of developers and labs.
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Overview

  • Priced at 39,999 yuan (US$5,900), the R1 is Unitree’s most affordable humanoid to date.
  • The 25-kilogram robot boasts 26 joints that support fluid acrobatics, including cartwheels, handstands and running.
  • An onboard large multimodal AI model provides voice and image recognition for immersive interactions.
  • Buyers can submit custom designs and software tweaks to tailor the R1’s appearance and behavior.
  • The launch underscores a price war among Chinese robotics firms as Unitree prepares for an IPO.