R1
The Unitree R1 is an ultra-lightweight bipedal humanoid robot standing 121 cm tall and weighing approximately 25 kg, launched in July 2025. It features 20–26 degrees of freedom, custom electric actuators enabling cartwheels and handstands, and a built-in large multimodal AI model for voice and image interaction.
Primary use case: Research, education, and entertainment
Height
123 cm
Weight
27 kg
DOF
26
Payload
5 kg
Price
$5K
Specifications
Physical
Height
123 cm
Weight
27 kg
Degrees of Freedom
26
Locomotion
biped
Manipulation
Payload
5 kg
Max Lift/Arm
30 kg
Commercial
Price
$5K
Availability
available
Primary Use Case
Research, education, and entertainment
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