Unitree H1

Full-size electrically driven humanoid robot with dynamic locomotion
by Unitree Robotics

Quick Facts

Manufacturer: Unitree Robotics
Type: Humanoid Robot
Announced: August 2023
Status: Available (Mass Production)
Country: China
Price: From ~US$90,000

Unitree H1 is a full-size, electrically driven humanoid robot developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics. Standing approximately 180 cm tall and weighing around 47 kg in its original configuration, it was the first universal humanoid robot in the company's lineup when unveiled in August 2023. Unitree describes it as the world's first full-size electric-driven humanoid robot capable of performing a standing backflip.

The robot has since evolved into two hardware revisions. The original H1 features 5 degrees of freedom per leg and 4 per arm, while the updated H1-2 revision increases this to 6 DoF per leg (with a 2-DoF ankle) and 7 DoF per arm, bringing the total to 27 degrees of freedom. The H1-2 is heavier at approximately 70 kg, reflecting the additional actuators and upgraded structure.

In April 2026, a specially modified H1 unit achieved a peak sprint speed of approximately 10 m/s (36 km/h) during a 100-metre demonstration, placing it among the fastest humanoid robots ever recorded. Multiple sources note this was a peak instantaneous speed rather than a sustained average, and the sprinting unit had its head and hand components removed to reduce weight.

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Full technical spec sheet: dimensions, DoF, battery, compute, sensors for both H1 and H1-2 revisions.
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Every milestone from the August 2023 launch through the 2026 sprint record, in chronological order.
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The story of Unitree H1: origins, breakthroughs, competitive context, and industry impact.

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Disclaimer: Specifications and pricing are sourced from manufacturer publications and may change without notice. The sprint speed figure of ~10 m/s reported in April 2026 was a peak instantaneous measurement from a specially modified unit, not a sustained operational speed. Some content on this page was created with the assistance of AI tools. Always verify details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions.