Unitree G1 Specifications

Last updated: 2026-06-08

Last updated: June 2026

Multiple configurations available: The G1 ships in 16 variants across two main tiers — G1 (demo/base) and G1 EDU (developer). DoF, sensor options, and hand types differ between tiers. Figures below reflect the G1 EDU unless otherwise noted.

Physical Dimensions
Height	~127 cm (standing)
Weight	~35 kg
Standing Footprint	1,320 × 450 × 200 mm
Folded Size	690 × 450 × 300 mm (for transport)

Degrees of Freedom
Total DoF (base G1)	23
Total DoF (G1 EDU, max)	Up to 43
Leg DoF (each)	6 (hip ×3, knee ×1, ankle ×2)
Arm DoF (each, base)	5 (shoulder ×3, elbow ×1, wrist ×1)
Waist DoF	1 (base) / up to 3 (G1 EDU)
Hand (Dex3-1, optional)	3-fingered dexterous hand; adds ~3 DoF per hand
Hand (5-finger, top tier)	Tactile 5-finger hand (G1 EDU Ultimate D)

Locomotion & Speed
Locomotion Type	Bipedal
Walking Speed	Up to 2 m/s
Dynamic Capabilities	Stair climbing, obstacle stepping, recovery from pushes
Cold-weather operation	Demonstrated at −47.4 °C (Altay, Xinjiang, February 2026)

Battery & Power
Battery Capacity	9,000 mAh (quick-release pack)
Runtime	~2 hours (motion-profile dependent)
Charging	Quick-release pack design for swap-and-continue operation

Computing Platform
Motion Control	Dedicated motion computing unit (real-time control)
Development Compute	NVIDIA Jetson Orin (G1 EDU tiers)
AI Models	Compatible with UnifoLM-VLA-0 (Unitree open-source vision-language-action model)
SDK	Unitree SDK2 (ROS 2 compatible); open-source developer kit on G1 EDU

Sensors
Depth Sensing	Depth camera (standard)
IMU	Inertial measurement unit (locomotion control)
Joint Sensing	Encoders on all actuated joints
Tactile (optional)	Tactile sensing on 5-finger hand (top-tier EDU config)

Pricing & Availability
Base G1 (demo only)	From ~US$13,500 (no SDK access)
G1 Standard	From ~US$16,000
G1 EDU	From ~US$43,900
G1 EDU Ultimate D (41 DoF + 5-finger hands)	~US$73,900
Availability	Mass production; available via Unitree store and authorised distributors
Open-Source	SDK and locomotion baselines open-source on G1 EDU tiers

Competitor Comparison

Specification	Unitree G1	Unitree H1-2	1X NEO	Tesla Optimus
Height	~127 cm	~178 cm	~168 cm	~173 cm
Weight	~35 kg	~70 kg	~30 kg	~57 kg
DoF	23–43	27	30+	50+
Speed	2 m/s	3.3 m/s	~1.2 m/s	~2.2 m/s
Battery	9,000 mAh (~2 h)	0.864 kWh	Not disclosed	~2.3 kWh
Status	Available	Available	Limited production	Early production
Price	From ~$16,000	~$90,000	Not disclosed	Target ~$20,000

Specification Sources

Unitree G1 Official Page — primary source for dimensions, DoF, locomotion specs, and configuration tiers
Unitree Store — G1 Listing — pricing across all 16 configurations
The Robot Report — Unitree unveils G1 for $16K — launch specs and pricing breakdown
Humanoid.guide — G1 Specs — DoF breakdown by joint group and configuration comparison

Disclaimer: Specifications are sourced from the publications listed above and may change between production batches or configuration updates. Pricing varies by configuration and region; always verify current pricing via the Unitree store or an authorised distributor. Some content on this page was created with the assistance of AI tools.