Unitree R1
Listed by the maker as R1.
The Unitree R1 is listed for $4,900 (R1 AIR), but we couldn't confirm it can be ordered now. The white R1 AIR is backordered at the Unitree shop; the shop does not mark the other colour.
- The shop.unitree.com page shows the R1 AIR as backordered.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 26, 2026
- The shop marks R1 'In Stock', but the R1 Air (White) is backordered; per-variant stock for the others is not shown.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 25, 2026
| Edition shown | R1 AIR |
| Price | $4,900That's the R1 AIR. The standard R1 is $5,900 and the R1 EDU is sold through sales; prices exclude tax and shipping.unitree.com, checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Status | Not confirmed orderable shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Sold to US buyers | Not stated |
| Height | 123 cm (4 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 27 kg |
| Runtime | 1 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 20 |
| Autonomy | Unclear |
Spec sources: unitree.com. Method.
Editions
| Edition | Price | Weight | Joints | Owner programming | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 AIR | $4,900 | 27 kg | 20 | Secondary development not listed (maker shows "/") | — |
| R1 | $5,900 | 29 kg | 26 | Secondary development not listed (maker shows "/") | — |
| R1 EDU | Contact sales | 29 kg | 26–40 | Yes | — |
The spec table shows the R1 AIR. Source: unitree.com. Last full check: Oct 24, 2026. Offer/status checked Oct 26, 2026; see dated offer facts below.
Price and terms
- Unitree lists the R1 Air at $4,900.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Unitree lists the R1 at $5,900.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Unitree says its listed prices exclude tax and shipping.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
- The R1 EDU is sold through Unitree sales.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
- The customer pays all customs duties, taxes and import clearance.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Shipping costs between $300 and $1,200.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
- Only the EDU version supports developer programming and is sold through sales.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 25, 2026
Unitree R1 price and availability in detail
What it can do at home
Nobody we can cite claims it does any of the eight chores we track. See the chore matrix.
How it compares with other humanoids
- $4,900: the cheapest of the 8 humanoids with a USD price.
- 123 cm tall: taller than 1 and shorter than 16 of the 17 other humanoids that publish it.
- 27 kg: heavier than 1 and lighter than 14 of the 15 other humanoids that publish it.
- Published runtime: 1 h. Runtime conditions vary; no cross-model ranking is inferred.
- None of our 8 chores claimed; other humanoids average 0.7.
Availability and history
- The shop.unitree.com page shows the R1 AIR as backordered.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 26, 2026
- The shop marks R1 'In Stock', but the R1 Air (White) is backordered; per-variant stock for the others is not shown.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 25, 2026
- The R1 Air in white is backordered and will ship when back in stock.shop.unitree.com, checked Oct 24, 2026
Safety and privacy
- Unitree says users must keep a sufficient safety distance from R1 at all times.unitree.com
- Every R1 model has a four-microphone array.unitree.com
- R1 is integrated with a large multimodal model for voice and images.unitree.com
Questions people ask
Can I buy the Unitree R1?
The Unitree R1 is listed for $4,900 (R1 AIR), but we couldn't confirm it can be ordered now. The white R1 AIR is backordered at the Unitree shop; the shop does not mark the other colour.
How much does the Unitree R1 cost?
$4,900. Unitree lists the R1 Air at $4,900.
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