Unitree Go2 Buyer’s Guide: Pro, Go2-X, EDU Standard & Plus
Compare Go2 Pro, Go2-X, Go2 EDU Standard and Go2 EDU Plus by programming access, included sensors, onboard computing and price. The key decision is whether you need built-in operation, custom joint control, or an integrated development package with additional computing and sensors.
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1. Compare the four Go2 configurations
These are the K-Robotics packages covered by this guide. On smaller screens, swipe within the table to see all columns.
| Feature | Go2 Pro | Go2-X | Go2 EDU Standard | Go2 EDU Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $3,799 without handheld remote $4,199 with handheld remote |
$5,990 | $11,190 | $13,205 |
| SDK2 low-level programming | Not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Direct control of all 12 joint motors | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disable sport_mode for custom control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Joint position, velocity & torque commands | No SDK2 low-level access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NVIDIA expansion module | Not included | Not included | Orin Nano · 40 TOPS included | Orin NX · 100 TOPS included |
| RealSense D435i depth camera | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Foot-end sensors | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 15,000 mAh | 15,000 mAh |
| Approximate runtime | 1–2 hours | 1–2 hours | 2–4 hours | 2–4 hours |
| Handheld remote controller | Depends on selected variant | Included | Included | Included |
| Maximum speed | 3.5 m/s | 3.7 m/s | 3.7 m/s | 3.7 m/s |
| Product details | View Go2 Pro | View Go2-X | View EDU Standard | View EDU Plus |
Prices reflect the October 2026 packages listed here. Battery runtime varies with workload and conditions. Check the selected variant and written quotation for current availability, accessories and delivery terms.
2. SDK2 low-level control: Go2-X and both EDU models
Go2-X, Go2 EDU Standard and Go2 EDU Plus support low-level joint motor control through Unitree SDK2. Go2-X offers the same low-level programming capabilities as Go2 EDU:
- Direct control of all 12 joint motors through SDK2.
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Disable the built-in high-level locomotion controller (
sport_mode) to enable a custom low-level controller. - Joint-level position, velocity and torque command interfaces for developing your own control strategies.
This makes Go2-X an option for custom locomotion and joint-control projects, including teams using an external computing platform. EDU is the choice when the project also needs the included foot-end sensors, depth camera and NVIDIA expansion module.
SDK access provides development interfaces; custom walking policies, reinforcement-learning deployments and task behaviors still require programming, integration and testing.
Unitree Development Guide · Unitree SDK2 repository
The model-specific capabilities above describe the K-Robotics configurations in this guide. General SDK documentation may cover multiple Unitree models without naming every sales configuration.
3. Go2 EDU Standard vs Plus: the computing difference
EDU Standard · $11,190
NVIDIA Orin Nano · 40 TOPS
Includes a RealSense D435i depth camera, foot-end sensors, a 15,000 mAh battery, handheld remote and fast charger.
EDU Plus · $13,205
NVIDIA Orin NX · 100 TOPS
Includes the same listed sensor, battery, remote and charger package, with greater onboard AI computing capacity.
Both models provide the same SDK2 low-level joint-control capabilities. Choose Plus for additional onboard computing capacity; choose Standard when 40 TOPS suits your workload. TOPS is a hardware compute rating, so application performance depends on the model, software and deployment settings.
4. Which Go2 should you choose?
- Demonstrations and operation without coding: Go2 Pro. Select the $3,799 variant without a handheld remote or the $4,199 variant with one.
- Custom joint or locomotion control without the EDU hardware bundle: Go2-X. It provides SDK2 low-level access but does not include foot-end sensors, a D435i camera or an NVIDIA expansion module.
- Research requiring foot-contact sensing and onboard perception: EDU Standard includes the sensors and 40 TOPS module.
- Research needing more onboard AI compute: EDU Plus includes the 100 TOPS module.
For a quote, tell us what you will program, where your algorithms will run, and which sensor data and hardware your project requires.
Frequently asked questions
Does Go2-X support joint torque control?
Yes. The Go2-X configuration in this guide supports SDK2 low-level commands for all 12 joint motors, including joint position, velocity and torque commands.
Do I need EDU to disable the built-in locomotion controller?
No. Go2-X, EDU Standard and EDU Plus support disabling sport_mode for custom low-level control. Choose EDU when its additional sensors and onboard computing fit your project.
Can Go2 Pro run my SDK2 low-level controller?
No. Go2 Pro is intended for app-based operation and built-in functions; it does not provide the SDK2 low-level programming access listed for Go2-X and EDU.
Does Go2-X include foot-end sensors?
No. The Go2-X package listed here does not include foot-end sensors. Both listed EDU configurations include them.
Are the Jetson module and D435i optional on your EDU packages?
They are included in the two packages compared here: Standard includes Orin Nano 40 TOPS and Plus includes Orin NX 100 TOPS; both include a RealSense D435i. Other sellers or custom configurations may package hardware differently.
Does every Go2 Pro include a handheld remote?
No. K-Robotics offers two variants: $3,799 without a handheld remote and $4,199 with one. The listed Go2-X and EDU packages include a handheld remote.
Find the right Go2 for your project
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