Overview

• Orders open soon for the R1 at 39,999 yuan (US$5,900), making it Unitree’s cheapest humanoid robot and undercutting entry-level prices from Western and Chinese rivals.
• The 25-kilogram frame and 26 joints enable acrobatic demonstrations such as cartwheels, handstands, downhill runs and punching sequences.
• A large onboard multimodal AI model equips the robot with voice recognition and image analysis capabilities for immersive, customizable interactions.
• Unitree positions the R1 as a tool for individual developers and early-stage research teams rather than as a household assistant.
• The launch bolsters Unitree’s IPO narrative and intensifies global competition to drive down the cost of capable humanoid platforms.