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Overview
What is the Unitree G1?
The Unitree G1 is a compact bipedal humanoid robot built for research, development, and education. At roughly 1.32 m tall and about 35 kg with its battery, it packs a full humanoid kinematic chain — 6 degrees of freedom per leg, 5 per arm, plus a waist joint — into a frame small enough to fold down to about 690x450x300 mm for transport. Standard units ship with 23 degrees of freedom; the EDU/developer configurations expand that to as many as 43 DOF with optional waist, wrist, and three-fingered Dex3-1 dexterous hands.
What makes the G1 valuable to research teams is the combination of real humanoid hardware and an open development path at a price point far below traditional full-size humanoids. It carries a depth camera and 3D LiDAR for spatial perception, a multi-microphone array, and onboard compute that can be upgraded with high-performance modules for on-robot AI. Unitree supports it with imitation- and reinforcement-learning workflows and the UnifoLM unified robot model, so labs can move from teleoperation and motion capture to learned policies on the same platform.
RobotLAB sells, leases, deploys, trains, and services the Unitree G1 across the United States. The bare base unit starts well under this configuration's price; the $23,700 figure here reflects a development-ready EDU-class build suited to labs that need secondary development access and manipulation hardware. RobotLAB does not manufacture the G1 — we are the integration partner that gets it into your lab and keeps it running.
Specifications
Key specs
| Type | Compact bipedal humanoid robot |
| Height (standing) | Approx. 1.32 m (1320 mm) |
| Folded dimensions | Approx. 690 x 450 x 300 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 35 kg (with battery) |
| Degrees of freedom | 23 (standard); up to 43 on EDU configurations |
| Joint layout | 6 DOF per leg, 5 DOF per arm, 1 waist DOF (EDU adds waist/wrist/hand DOF) |
| Dexterous hand (optional) | Dex3-1 three-fingered hand, ~7 DOF, force-position hybrid control |
| Arm payload | Approx. 2 kg (G1) / 3 kg (EDU) |
| Max knee torque | 90 N·m (G1) / 120 N·m (EDU) |
| Sensors | Depth camera + 3D LiDAR, 4-microphone array |
| Onboard compute | 8-core CPU; optional high-performance modules (e.g., NVIDIA Orin) |
| Battery | 9000 mAh quick-release smart battery; 54V 5A charger |
| Battery runtime | About 2 hours (typical mixed use) |
| AI / development | Imitation & reinforcement learning; UnifoLM unified robot model; secondary development on EDU |
| Purchase Price | $23,700 (configuration via RobotLAB) |
How it works
Unitree G1 in detail
For university and research labs
The G1 is purpose-built for higher-education robotics, AI, and control research. With 23-43 DOF, 3D LiDAR and depth sensing, and support for imitation and reinforcement learning, it gives graduate students and faculty a real bipedal platform to develop and validate locomotion, balance, whole-body control, and manipulation policies without the six-figure cost of a full-size humanoid. EDU configurations add the secondary-development access labs need to run their own code on the robot.
For embodied-AI and manipulation development
Teams working on embodied AI and dexterous manipulation can equip the G1 with the three-fingered Dex3-1 hand (force-position hybrid control, optional tactile sensing) and upgraded onboard compute to run learned policies directly on the robot. The arm payload of roughly 2-3 kg and force-controlled joints make it a practical testbed for pick-and-place, tool use, and human-robot interaction experiments.
For STEM education and demonstration
Its compact size, foldable frame, and lower cost make the G1 a manageable humanoid for classrooms, maker spaces, and public demonstrations where a full-size 70 kg robot would be impractical. RobotLAB handles deployment and training so educators can focus on curriculum and student projects rather than setup.
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What's included
In the box
- Unitree G1 Robot
- Quick-Release Smart Battery
- Charger
- Handheld Remote Controller
- User Manual
- 1-year Warranty and RobotLAB support
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Questions & answers
About the Unitree G1.
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What is the Unitree G1 and who is it for?
The Unitree G1 is a compact bipedal humanoid robot designed for research, development, and education. It is aimed at university labs, embodied-AI and manipulation researchers, and STEM programs that want a real humanoid platform — full leg, arm, and waist articulation with LiDAR and depth sensing — without the six-figure cost of a full-size humanoid.
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What are the key specifications?
The G1 stands about 1.32 m tall and weighs roughly 35 kg with battery. It has 23 degrees of freedom standard (6 per leg, 5 per arm, 1 waist), expandable to as many as 43 DOF on EDU configurations with optional waist, wrist, and the three-fingered Dex3-1 dexterous hand. It carries a depth camera and 3D LiDAR, an 8-core CPU with optional high-performance compute, a quick-release 9000 mAh battery good for about 2 hours, and an arm payload around 2-3 kg.
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How much does the Unitree G1 cost and how do I buy one?
RobotLAB offers this development-ready configuration at $23,700. Unitree's bare base unit starts lower (around $13.5K-$16K) but does not include secondary-development access or manipulation hardware. RobotLAB sells, leases, deploys, trains, and services the G1 nationwide — call 1-87-ROBOTLAB to configure a unit, get a quote, or arrange financing.
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How does the G1 compare to the Unitree H1 and H2?
The H1 and H2 are full-size humanoids (around 1.8 m, 47-70 kg) built for higher-speed locomotion and heavier payloads — the H1 holds a 3.3 m/s walking record and the H2 adds a 31-DOF body with 7-DOF arms. The G1 is smaller, lighter, and more affordable, making it better suited to bench-scale R&D, classrooms, and teams that need a humanoid they can transport and iterate on quickly. Choose the H-series for full-size dynamics; choose the G1 for accessible, foldable humanoid research.
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How does the G1 compare to the Pudu D9?
The Pudu D9 is a full-size humanoid (1.7 m, 65 kg) aimed at commercial object manipulation and customer engagement, with 42 DOF, dual 7-DOF arms, an 11-DOF DH11 hand, and up to 20 kg payload. The G1 is a smaller, lower-cost research and education platform rather than a commercial service robot. Pick the D9 for heavy commercial manipulation; pick the G1 for affordable humanoid R&D and teaching.
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Can I develop my own software on the G1?
Yes — the EDU/developer configurations (which this build reflects) support secondary development, so your team can run custom code on the robot. Unitree provides imitation- and reinforcement-learning workflows plus the UnifoLM unified robot model. Note that the bare standard version does not support secondary development, so confirm the EDU configuration when ordering through RobotLAB.
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How do I see the G1 in action or arrange a demo?
RobotLAB can arrange a demonstration and walk you through configurations, deployment, and training. Call 1-87-ROBOTLAB to schedule a demo or discuss a pilot for your lab or classroom.
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