01 / STRUCTURE
Lightweight construction.
A closer look at the R1 Series’ compact humanoid form and lightweight structure, designed for easier maintenance.
Unitree R1
Ultra-lightweight, agile motion.
Unitree R1
UNITREE R1 SERIES
Unitree R1 Series. Humanoid motion.
Explore six Unitree R1 Series humanoid robot motion demonstrations—from lightweight construction and outdoor running to full-body coordination, recovery, and boxing-style movement.
Demonstrated movements are for reference and may require specific models, software versions, or configurations. R1 AIR, R1, and R1 EDU differ in hardware, software access, and available functions.
02 / AGILE MOBILITY
Agile mobility.
Outdoor running demonstrates coordinated stride and posture on a grassy incline.
03 / FULL-BODY MOTION
Full-body coordination.
Arms, torso, and legs move together through a coordinated full-body sequence.
04 / DYNAMIC MOVEMENT
Dynamic orientation changes.
Inversions and rapid changes in body orientation highlight dynamic whole-body movement.
05 / RECOVERY
Ground recovery sequence.
A ground-recovery sequence demonstrates coordinated motion from the floor back toward standing.
06 / UPPER-BODY MOTION
Upper-body coordination.
Boxing-style movement combines rapid arm sequences with stance changes and torso rotation.
UNITREE R1 SERIES · SPECIFICATIONS
One platform. Seven configurations.
Compare R1 Basic with six R1 EDU configurations featuring 40- or 100-TOPS expansion-dock options and model-specific dexterous hands.
PLATFORM OVERVIEW
Inside the Unitree R1
Explore the core modules, sensing system and degrees of freedom across two available finishes.
CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Compare Unitree R1 Series configurations
Model names, values and inclusions below follow the supplied R1 configuration table.
| Specification | R1 Basic R1 Basic | R1 EDU Standard R1 EDU U1 | R1 EDU Smart R1 EDU U2 | R1 EDU Pro A R1 EDU U3 | R1 EDU Pro B R1 EDU U4 | R1 EDU Pro C R1 EDU U5 | R1 EDU Pro D R1 EDU U6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total DOF | 24 | 24 | 26 | 40 (26 + 7 + 7) | 40 (26 + 7 + 7) | 38 (26 + 6 + 6) | 38 (26 + 6 + 6) |
| Body DOF | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head none | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head none | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head 2 | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head 2 | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head 2 | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head 2 | Leg 6 · Waist 2 · Arm 5 · Head 2 |
| Computing listed | 8-core high-performance CPU | 40 TOPS expansion dock | 100 TOPS expansion dock | 100 TOPS expansion dock | 100 TOPS expansion dock | 100 TOPS expansion dock | 100 TOPS expansion dock |
| Dexterous hands | Not stated in supplied table | Not stated in supplied table | Not stated in supplied table | Two Dex3-1 three-finger hands · 7 DOF each | Two Dex3-1 three-finger hands · 7 DOF each | Two BrianCo Revo 2 Basic five-finger hands · 6 DOF each | Two Revo 2 Touch five-finger hands · 6 DOF each |
| Tactile sensing | Not stated in supplied table | Not stated in supplied table | Not stated in supplied table | Without tactile sensor | With tactile sensing | Not stated in supplied table | Not separately stated in supplied table |
| Development | No secondary development | High- and low-level development · AI algorithm support | High- and low-level secondary development · AI algorithm support | High- and low-level development · AI algorithm support | High- and low-level development · AI algorithm support | High- and low-level secondary development · AI algorithm support | High- and low-level secondary development · AI algorithm support |
| Maximum single-arm payload | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Perception sensor | Humanoid binocular camera | Humanoid binocular camera | Humanoid binocular camera | Anthropomorphic binocular camera | Anthropomorphic binocular camera | Anthropomorphic binocular camera | Anthropomorphic binocular camera |
| Warranty | 8 months | 12 months | 12 months, entire device | 12 months, entire device | 12 months, entire device | 12 months, entire device | 12 months, entire device |
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
What each configuration includes
Select a configuration to review its table-listed specifications.
R1 Basic Model R1 Basic
Dimensions and motion
- Standing dimensions
- 1210 × 357 × 190 mm
- Weight with battery
- Approximately 25 kg
- Total DOF
- 24
- DOF distribution
- 6 per leg · 2 waist · 5 per arm · no head DOF
- Maximum single-arm payload
- 2 kg
- Calf + thigh length
- 0.675 m
- Single-arm length
- Approximately 0.435 m
Joint system
- Waist range
- Y ±150° · R ±30°
- Knee range
- −10° to +148°
- Hip range
- Y ±157° · P −168° to +146° · R −60° to +100°
- Internal cable routing
- Yes, through hollow joints
- Joint encoders
- Dual + Single
- Cooling system
- Localized air cooling
Compute, power and connectivity
- Power supply
- Lithium battery
- Base computing power
- 8-core high-performance CPU
- Speaker and microphone array
- Standard
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
- Perception sensor
- Humanoid binocular camera
- Battery life
- Approximately 1 hour
- Smart OTA upgrade
- Supported
- Secondary development
- No
Included equipment and warranty
- Charger
- 1
- Smart quick-release battery
- 1
- Handheld remote control
- 1
- Robot transport case
- Included in the listed accessories
- Protective bracket
- Not included by default
- Warranty
- 8 months
R1 EDU Standard Model R1 EDU U1
Includes all features of R1 Basic, as stated in the supplied table.
- 24 total DOF: 6 per leg, 2 at the waist, 5 per arm and no head DOF
- Built-in 40 TOPS expansion dock for development, including AI algorithm support
- Maximum single-arm payload: 2 kg
- High- and low-level development support
- Robot models, simulation interfaces and support for environments such as Isaac SIM
- Technical support, development manuals and ecosystem support
- Humanoid binocular camera
- 12-month warranty
R1 EDU Smart Model R1 EDU U2
Includes all features of R1 EDU Standard, as stated in the supplied table.
- Total DOF upgraded to 26
- 6 DOF per leg, 2 at the waist, 5 per arm and 2 at the head
- 100 TOPS expansion dock for secondary development and AI algorithm support
- Maximum single-arm payload: 2 kg
- High- and low-level secondary development support
- Robot models, simulation interfaces and support for environments such as Isaac SIM
- Technical support, development manuals and ecosystem support
- Humanoid binocular camera
- 12-month warranty on the entire device
R1 EDU Pro A Model R1 EDU U3
Includes all features of R1 EDU Smart, as stated in the supplied table.
- Two Dex3-1 force-controlled three-finger dexterous hands without tactile sensors
- 7 DOF per hand: thumb 3, index finger 2 and middle finger 2
- 40 total DOF: 26 + 7 + 7
- 6 DOF per leg, 2 at the waist, 5 per arm and 2 at the head
- 100 TOPS expansion dock for development and AI algorithm support
- Maximum single-arm payload: 2 kg
- High- and low-level development, robot models and simulation interfaces
- Support for simulation environments such as Isaac SIM
- Technical support, development manuals and ecosystem support
- Anthropomorphic binocular camera
- 12-month warranty on the entire device
R1 EDU Pro B Model R1 EDU U4
Includes all features of R1 EDU Smart, as stated in the supplied table.
- Two Dex3-1 force-controlled three-finger dexterous hands with tactile sensing
- 7 DOF per hand: thumb 3, index finger 2 and middle finger 2
- 40 total DOF: 26 + 7 + 7
- 6 DOF per leg, 2 at the waist, 5 per arm and 2 at the head
- 100 TOPS expansion dock for development and AI algorithm support
- Maximum single-arm payload: 2 kg
- High- and low-level development, robot models and simulation interfaces
- Support for simulation environments such as Isaac SIM
- Technical support, development manuals and ecosystem support
- Anthropomorphic binocular camera
- 12-month warranty on the entire device
R1 EDU Pro C Model R1 EDU U5
Includes all features of R1 EDU Smart, as stated in the supplied table.
- Two BrianCo Revo 2 Basic five-finger dexterous hands
- 6 DOF per hand
- 38 total DOF: 26 + 6 + 6
- 6 DOF per leg, 2 at the waist, 5 per arm and 2 at the head
- 100 TOPS expansion dock for secondary development and AI algorithm support
- Maximum single-arm payload: 2 kg
- High- and low-level secondary development, robot models and simulation interfaces
- Support for simulation environments such as Isaac SIM
- Technical support, development manuals and ecosystem support
- Anthropomorphic binocular camera
- 12-month warranty on the entire device
R1 EDU Pro D Model R1 EDU U6
Includes all features of R1 EDU Smart, as stated in the supplied table.
- Two Revo 2 Touch five-finger dexterous hands
- 6 DOF per hand
- 38 total DOF: 26 + 6 + 6
- 6 DOF per leg, 2 at the waist, 5 per arm and 2 at the head
- 100 TOPS expansion dock for secondary development and AI algorithm support
- Maximum single-arm payload: 2 kg
- High- and low-level secondary development, robot models and simulation interfaces
- Support for simulation environments such as Isaac SIM
- Technical support, development manuals and ecosystem support
- Anthropomorphic binocular camera
- 12-month warranty on the entire device
Each EDU configuration inherits the base version identified in its detail entry, as stated in the supplied table. “Not stated” means the table does not specify that item; it does not imply that the feature is unavailable.
Specifications, included equipment and configuration availability should be confirmed for the selected model before purchase.
WHY SPEEDYDRONE
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UNITREE R1 SERIES FAQ
Questions before choosing an R1.
Answers below follow the supplied R1 configuration table. Where the table does not specify a value, the answer says so rather than assuming that every configuration is identical.
Which models are included in the Unitree R1 Series?
The supplied configuration table lists seven versions:
- R1 Basic — model R1 Basic
- R1 EDU Standard — model R1 EDU U1
- R1 EDU Smart — model R1 EDU U2
- R1 EDU Pro A — model R1 EDU U3
- R1 EDU Pro B — model R1 EDU U4
- R1 EDU Pro C — model R1 EDU U5
- R1 EDU Pro D — model R1 EDU U6
Each EDU entry inherits the base configuration identified in the supplied table and adds the listed computing, development, head-motion or dexterous-hand capabilities.
Which Unitree R1 configuration should I choose?
- R1 Basic: the only listed configuration explicitly marked as not supporting secondary development.
- R1 EDU U1: adds a 40 TOPS expansion dock and high- and low-level development support.
- R1 EDU U2: adds a 100 TOPS expansion dock, two head degrees of freedom and secondary-development support.
- R1 EDU U3 or U4: adds two Dex3-1 three-finger dexterous hands. U4 includes tactile sensing; U3 does not.
- R1 EDU U5 or U6: adds two five-finger dexterous hands with six degrees of freedom per hand.
The correct choice depends on your development workflow, computing requirement and hand configuration.
What is the difference between R1 Basic and R1 EDU U1?
R1 Basic has 24 total degrees of freedom, no head degrees of freedom, an 8-core high-performance CPU and no secondary-development support. R1 EDU U1 includes the Basic features and adds a 40 TOPS expansion dock, AI algorithm support, high- and low-level development, robot models, simulation interfaces and support for simulation environments such as Isaac SIM.
What is the difference between R1 EDU U1 and R1 EDU U2?
R1 EDU U1 has 24 total degrees of freedom, no head degrees of freedom and a 40 TOPS expansion dock. R1 EDU U2 increases the total to 26 degrees of freedom, adds two head degrees of freedom and upgrades the expansion dock to 100 TOPS.
Which Unitree R1 models support development?
R1 Basic is explicitly listed as not supporting secondary development. R1 EDU U1 supports high- and low-level development. R1 EDU U2 through U6 support secondary development and include robot models, simulation interfaces and support for simulation environments such as Isaac SIM.
How much computing power does each R1 configuration list?
- R1 Basic: 8-core high-performance CPU
- R1 EDU U1: 40 TOPS expansion dock
- R1 EDU U2–U6: 100 TOPS expansion dock
The EDU expansion docks are described as supporting development and AI algorithms.
How many degrees of freedom does the Unitree R1 have?
- R1 Basic and R1 EDU U1: 24 DOF
- R1 EDU U2: 26 DOF
- R1 EDU U3 and U4: 40 DOF
- R1 EDU U5 and U6: 38 DOF
Every listed configuration has six DOF per leg, two at the waist and five per arm. R1 EDU U2 through U6 also have two head DOF. Dexterous-hand joints account for the higher totals on U3 through U6.
Which dexterous-hand options are available for the R1?
- R1 EDU U3: two Dex3-1 force-controlled three-finger hands without tactile sensors; seven DOF per hand.
- R1 EDU U4: two Dex3-1 force-controlled three-finger hands with tactile sensing; seven DOF per hand.
- R1 EDU U5: two BrianCo Revo 2 Basic five-finger hands; six DOF per hand.
- R1 EDU U6: two Revo 2 Touch five-finger hands; six DOF per hand.
The table does not separately state tactile sensing for U5 or U6, so no tactile capability is inferred for those configurations.
What is the maximum arm payload of the Unitree R1?
The supplied table specifies a maximum single-arm payload of 2 kg for every listed R1 configuration.
What are the R1 dimensions, weight and battery life?
For R1 Basic, the table lists standing dimensions of 1210 × 357 × 190 mm, an approximate weight of 25 kg with the battery, and approximately one hour of battery life. Separate dimensions, weights and runtime figures are not provided for the EDU configurations, so these values should be confirmed for the selected model.
What sensing, connectivity and equipment are listed?
R1 Basic lists a humanoid binocular camera, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a standard speaker and microphone array. R1 EDU U1 and U2 also list a humanoid binocular camera, while U3 through U6 use the wording “anthropomorphic binocular camera.” The table does not explain a technical difference between those two camera descriptions.
The Basic equipment list includes one quick-release smart battery, one charger, one handheld remote control and a robot transport case. A protective bracket is not included by default.
What warranty is listed for each Unitree R1 model?
The supplied table lists an 8-month warranty for R1 Basic and a 12-month warranty for each EDU configuration. R1 EDU U2 through U6 specifically state a 12-month warranty for the entire device. Final warranty terms and configuration coverage should be confirmed before purchase.
Can SpeedyDrone help confirm the correct R1 configuration?
Yes. Contact SpeedyDrone Canada with your intended application, development requirements, computing needs and dexterous-hand preference. Our team can help compare the listed configurations and confirm current ordering, pickup and delivery requirements. Availability and eligibility must be confirmed before purchase.
Product specifications are based on the supplied R1 configuration table. Availability, included equipment, delivery arrangements and final warranty terms should be confirmed for the selected configuration.