Unitree G1 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Unitree |
|---|---|
| Model | G1 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Category | Humanoid, Educational |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | outdoor |
| Price (USD) | $17990 |
| Weight | 35 kg |
| Dimensions | 127cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet |
| Works with | ROS |
| Rating | 5/5 (2 reviews) |
| Country of origin | CN |
Key features
- $16,000 — only humanoid available for direct purchase
- Bipedal walking; stair climbing; fall recovery
- Dexterous multi-finger hands
- Open SDK — Python and ROS; largest humanoid dev community
- Unitree democratised quadrupeds with Go2; now humanoids with G1
- 127cm; 35kg — compact human-scale
- Ships globally — universities and research labs worldwide
What is it?
Unitree G1 is the humanoid robot that opened the category — the first full-featured bipedal humanoid available for direct purchase, starting at $16,000, making research and development accessible without enterprise partnerships.
Who is it for?
- University robotics labs wanting a real humanoid platform without enterprise procurement
- Developers building humanoid AI and locomotion applications
- Research teams studying dexterous manipulation and bipedal locomotion
- Companies evaluating humanoid robots before committing to higher-cost enterprise platforms
Key specs
- Height: 127 cm
- Weight: 35 kg
- Locomotion: Bipedal; stairs; fall and recovery
- Hands: Dexterous multi-finger
- SDK: Open — Python, ROS
- Battery: ~2 hours active use
- Origin: Unitree Robotics (Hangzhou, China)
- Price: From $16,000 (base) to $23,000 (dexterous hand package)
- Purchase: Direct from unitree.com
How it compares
G1 is the Go2 of humanoids — dramatically lower price than competitors, open SDK, and rapid community adoption. Atlas and Figure 02 have superior capability but aren't purchasable. G1 is what you actually buy today.
Limitations
- Chinese origin — not NDAA compliant
- Less capable than Atlas or Figure 02
- 127cm shorter than full human scale
- Early firmware — autonomy still developing via community
- Limited payload capacity
FAQ
How much does the Unitree G1 cost?
The Unitree G1 starts at $16,000 for the base configuration — the most affordable directly purchasable full-scale humanoid robot available globally. It requires no partnership or pilot programme; direct purchase is available at unitree.com.
What is the Unitree G1 used for?
The G1 is primarily used for academic research, robotics education, and developer experimentation. Its price point and open SDK have made it the most widely distributed full-scale humanoid for university labs, research groups, and developers studying bipedal locomotion, whole-body control, and manipulation.
What are the key specs of the Unitree G1?
The G1 stands 127 cm tall, weighs 35 kg, walks at up to 2 m/s, and has 43 degrees of freedom. It supports ROS 2 and open SDK development, with WiFi and Ethernet connectivity. Its low weight and compact dimensions make it easier to operate safely in standard lab environments.
Who is the Unitree G1 designed for?
The G1 is designed for university researchers, robotics labs, and developers wanting an affordable entry point into full-scale humanoid development. At $16,000 it is accessible to institutions that cannot justify the $55,000–90,000 price of the Fourier GR-1 or the $90,000 Unitree H1.
How does the Unitree G1 compare to the Fourier GR-1?
The G1 is smaller (127 cm vs 165 cm), lighter (35 kg vs 55 kg), significantly cheaper ($16K vs $55K–90K), and has a larger global developer community than the GR-1. The GR-1 offers full human-scale dimensions and medical-grade actuator quality. G1 is the right choice for budget-constrained research and developer communities; GR-1 is better for studies requiring full human-scale interaction fidelity.