G1

The Blueprint for Mass-Market Automation. The Unitree G1 is the world's first mass-produced, sub-$20k humanoid designed for rapid deployment.

Key industrial use cases

Research; education; prototyping

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Robot overview

The G1 is a compact, highly agile humanoid standing 127 cm (4'2") tall. Its most striking enterprise feature is its foldable design, allowing it to be compressed into a 69 cm package for easy transport and storage. As of 2026, Unitree offers two primary configurations: the Standard (for basic mobility and interaction) and the EDU (for high-level development).

Running on the UnifoLM (Unified Robot Large Model), the G1 is designed to be "taught" rather than programmed. It uses a combination of imitation and reinforcement learning to master tasks, supported by an on-board NVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU version) that provides 275 TOPS of AI compute. With thousands of units already in the field, it is currently the most widely used bipedal platform for testing "Sim-to-Real" AI policies.

Key

Technical Breakthroughs

High-Torque Leg Actuators: Despite its small size, the G1’s knee joints deliver a peak torque of 120 N·m. This power-to-weight ratio allows for dynamic "superhuman" movements, including the world’s first electric-actuated side flip and standing jumps of 1.4 meters.
Force-Controlled Dexterous Hands: The optional Dex3-1 hands feature 7 degrees of freedom (DoF) and force-position hybrid control. These are capable of handling delicate objects like glassware or tools with a perception range of 10g to 2500g, allowing for precise "kitting" operations.
360° Hemispherical Perception: The head unit integrates a Livox MID360 3D LiDAR and an Intel RealSense D435i depth camera. This gives the G1 a nearly blind-spot-free field of view, essential for navigating cluttered labs or warehouse aisles.
Hollow Joint Electrical Routing: To improve industrial durability, the G1 utilizes a clean, internal wiring system. No external cables are visible, reducing the risk of snagging or mechanical wear during repetitive movements.

Deployment

+ Scalability

World-Leading Production Volume: In 2025 alone, Unitree accounted for nearly 27% of all global humanoid installations, shipping thousands of units from its Hangzhou "Super Factory." This mass-production capability has driven the price point to a disruptive $16,000–$18,000.
Humanoid App Store: In early 2026, Unitree launched the world's first Humanoid Robot App Store, allowing enterprise users to download and deploy standardized "skill modules" (like palletizing, stair-climbing, or security patrolling) directly to their fleets.
R&D and Educational Dominance: The G1 EDU has become the standard platform for top-tier robotics programs (including MIT and Stanford), serving as the primary hardware for training the next generation of Embodied AI models.
Industrial Pilot Programs: Beyond labs, the G1 is being utilized in "light" industrial roles, such as substation maintenance with the State Grid in China, where its compact size allows it to navigate tight equipment rooms that larger humanoids like Atlas cannot enter.

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