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HumanoidShippingVisited Fall 2026
🇨🇳 Unitree Robotics(宇树科技)

R1

A low-cost 123 cm, ~27–29 kg humanoid for education and entry-level use.

Estimated price

≈ ¥735K – ¥885K

Published currency: $4,900 – $5,900

Official price
Official: R1 AIR USD 4,900, R1 USD 5,900 (excl. tax and shipping). EDU by quoteunitree.com

Published prices converted at USD 1 = JPY 150, CNY 1 = JPY 21, EUR 1 = JPY 165 for reference. Tax, shipping, duties, support and certification differ by source, so we quote the landed total in Japan.

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Key specs

Form factorHumanoid
StatusShipping
Height123 cm
Weight29 kg
Degrees of freedom20–26
Runtime~1 h
OtherR1 AIR is ~27 kg with 20 DoF; arm max load about 2 kg

Specs are based on maker publications and press reports; real performance depends on configuration and environment. Prices vary with exchange rates, configuration, shipping, duties and support, so we provide final figures by quote.

Good fit for

  • Education and STEM
  • Demos and exhibitions

MAKER

Unitree Robotics宇树科技

🇨🇳 China ・ Hangzhou ・ Founded 2016

Global leader in affordable quadrupeds and humanoids

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Case studies

LogisticsPilot🇯🇵 Japan ・ 2026

JAL and GMO trial G1 for baggage and cargo handling at Haneda

A trial launched in May 2026 and running through 2028, in which G1 robots move baggage and cargo alongside ground staff, including pushing cargo onto conveyors, with permanent deployment as a possible goal.

Education & researchDemo🇯🇵 Japan ・ 2026

Kyoto University team builds 'Buddharoid' on G1

Kyoto University's Kumagai Lab, Teraverse and XNOVA put the Buddhist dialogue AI 'Buddhabot' on G1, published in February 2026. It is an R&D case, not routine commercial operation.

Education & researchIn production🇯🇵 Japan ・ 2024

Osaka University procures a G1 R&D Ultimate set

On Oct 17, 2024 Osaka University contracted a G1 R&D Ultimate set from Tohasen Robotics for JPY 10,429,100. Tohoku University also contracted a G1 R&D Standard set via TechShare for JPY 6,605,500 in September 2024.

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