Meet the Unitree R1: The Most Advanced Lightweight Humanoid Robot Yet!
Meet the Unitree R1 — a lightweight, compact humanoid robot that’s turning heads in the robotics world. Standing about 1.2 metres tall and weighing just 25 kg, the R1 is designed for agility, research, and development… not for doing your laundry. Yet.
It’s equipped with 26 degrees of freedom, meaning it can walk, run, balance, even do the occasional cartwheel — all powered by an 8-core CPU with a built-in GPU, AI-powered cameras, and a four-microphone array. Think of it as a very clever student — keen to learn, but still asking you what to do next.
Connectivity? It’s got Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and an easily swappable battery that gives you about an hour of runtime. It’s perfect for developers, educators, and robotics fans who want a high-end platform without the high-end price tag — starting at just $5,900.
It doesn’t have working hands just yet, so no handshakes or high-fives — but give it time. The Unitree R1 isn’t here to take over the world… just your robot projects.
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