Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Buyer’s Guide — Basic Specs and EDU Upgrade Path (U1–U7)

Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Buyer’s Guide — Basic Specs and EDU Upgrade Path (U1–U7)

Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Buyer’s Guide — Basic Specs + EDU Upgrade Path (U1–U7)

This guide uses the spec/difference sheets you provided (G1 Basic specs + G1 EDU differences). It helps you choose between G1 Basic and G1 EDU (U1–U7).

No extra assumptions are added. Where your sheet didn’t include a data point, it is shown as “—”.
Specs Snapshot
Unitree G1 priceG1 EDU priceG1 Basic vs EDUU1 U2 U3 comparison 100 Tops computing unitDOF 23 / 29 / 43Depth camera + 3D LiDAR Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.2

1) How to Choose: G1 Basic vs G1 EDU

Step 1Need secondary development? If no → G1 Basic. If yes → G1 EDU (U1+).
Step 2Need higher DOF (waist/arms)? If yes → U2+ (waist 1→3; arms 5→7).
Step 3Need dexterous hands? If yes → U3+ (hands variants differ by U3–U7).

2) Specs Snapshot — G1 Basic vs EDU (U1–U5)

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Features G1 Basic Basic G1 EDU Standard U1 G1 EDU Plus U2 G1 EDU Ultimate A U3 G1 EDU Ultimate B U4 G1 EDU Ultimate C U5
Price (USD)
$21,600.00
G1 Basic
$43,500.00
Unitree G1 EDU (U1)
$53,900.00
Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2)
$65,900.00
Ultimate A (U3)
$67,900.00
Ultimate B (U4) — Tactile Dexterity
$67,900.00
Ultimate C (U5) — Tactile Dexterity
Secondary development No Yes (built-in 100 Tops computing unit) Yes (built-in 100 Tops computing unit) Yes (built-in 100 Tops computing unit) Yes (built-in 100 Tops computing unit) Yes (built-in 100 Tops computing unit)
Core sensors Depth camera + 3D LiDAR Depth camera + 3D LiDAR Depth camera + 3D LiDAR Depth camera + 3D LiDAR Depth camera + 3D LiDAR Depth camera + 3D LiDAR
DOF (whole robot) 23 Up to 23 Up to 29 Up to 43 Up to 43 Up to 41
Waist DOF 1 1 → 3 1 → 3 1 → 3 1 → 3
Arm freedom 5 (single arm) 5 → 7 (both arms) 5 → 7 (both arms) 5 → 7 (both arms) 5 → 7 (both arms)
Dexterous hands Optional (per sheet) 2 × Dex3-1 force-controlled 3-finger Dex3-1 3-finger + tactile sensor 2 × Inspire 5-finger hands (RH56DFQ-2R / RH56DFQ-2L)
Max knee torque 90 N·m 120 N·m 120 N·m 120 N·m 120 N·m 120 N·m
Max arm payload 2 kg 3 kg 3 kg 3 kg 3 kg 3 kg
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Endurance About 2 hours
Warranty 8 months

3) Unitree G1 Basic Specifications 

Model G1 Basic
Price (USD) $21,600.00
Dimensions (standing) 1270 × 450 × 200 mm
Dimensions (folded) 690 × 450 × 300 mm
Weight (with battery) Approx. 35 kg
Total freedom (joint motor) 23
Freedom of one leg 6
Waist freedom 1
Freedom of one arm 5
Single-handed freedom Dexterous hand and double-freedom wrist optional
Maximum knee torque 90 N·m
Maximum arm load 2 kg
Sensors Depth camera + 3D LiDAR
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2: Yes
Audio Stereo speakers and microphone array as standard
Endurance About 2 hours
Secondary development No
Warranty 8 months

4) EDU Details (U1–U7)

G1 EDU Standard (G1edu-U1)
  • Price: $43,500.00 USD
  • Includes all features of the specific G1 basic version
  • Built-in 100 Tops computing unit for secondary development
  • Maximum knee torque: 120 N·m
  • Maximum arm payload: 3 kg
  • Up to 23 DOF
G1 EDU Plus (G1edu-U2)
  • Price: $53,900.00 USD
  • Inherits all functions of EDU Standard
  • Waist DOF: 1 → 3
  • Single arm freedom: 5 → 7 (both arms)
  • Up to 29 DOF
G1 EDU Ultimate A (G1edu-U3)
  • Price: $65,900.00 USD
  • Inherits all functions of EDU Plus
  • 2 × Dex3-1 force-controlled 3-finger dexterous hands
  • Up to 43 DOF
G1 EDU Ultimate B (G1edu-U4) — Tactile Dexterity
  • Price: $67,900.00 USD
  • Dex3-1 3-finger hands with tactile sensor
  • Up to 43 DOF
G1 EDU Ultimate C (G1edu-U5) — Tactile Dexterity
  • Price: $67,900.00 USD
  • 2 × Inspire 5-finger hands (RH56DFQ-2R / RH56DFQ-2L)
  • Up to 41 DOF
G1 EDU Ultimate D (G1edu-U6)
  • Price: Contact for pricing
  • 2 × Inspire 5-finger hands (RH56DFTF-2R / RH56DFTF-2L)
  • Tactile sensor; 17 tactile sensors per hand
  • Up to 41 DOF
G1 EDU Ultimate E (G1edu-U7)
  • Price: Contact for pricing
  • Two BrainCo Five-Finger Dexterity Hands (Revo 2 Basic)
  • Up to 41 DOF
  • 18-month warranty for the whole robot
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