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 “—”.
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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