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Unitree Robotics · China
R1
The cheapest humanoid you can actually order: from $4,900, about one hour of battery, a hobby and education robot rather than a chore helper.
What it can do at home today
- Walks and responds with a built-in voice and vision AI model, per Unitree
- Use cases named in a July 2026 buying guide: demonstrations, classrooms and experimenting with built-in AI
What it cannot do yet
- Do household chores: Unitree claims none and the R1 and R1 Air have no dexterous hand
- Run for long: Unitree lists about one hour of battery
- Do everything on its page yet: Unitree notes some sample functions are still in development
The Unitree R1 is the cheapest full humanoid that ordinary buyers can order right now. It is a 4-foot-tall hobby, classroom and developer robot, not a home helper, and it is the clearest example of the gap between “a humanoid at home” and “a humanoid that does chores.”
Price and versions
Unitree’s own page lists three versions, all before tax and shipping:
| Version | Price | Weight | Degrees of freedom | Camera | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 Air | $4,900 | about 27 kg | 20 | Monocular | 6 months |
| R1 | $5,900 | about 29 kg | 26 | Binocular | 8 months |
| R1 EDU | Contact sales | about 29 kg | 26 to 40 | Binocular | 12 months |
The listing price is the Air. On Unitree’s shop, shipping runs from $300 to $1,200 and the buyer pays customs duties, taxes and import clearance. A reachable phone number and email are required, and some countries need a tax ID. At the November 1, 2026 check, the product page showed the R1 in stock and the white R1 Air backordered. The page does not list the countries it ships to. Read can you buy a humanoid robot today for the import and FCC picture in the US.
What it is
The R1 is about 123 cm (4 feet) tall. It has a quick-release lithium battery rated for about one hour. Unitree markets it as a general-purpose humanoid for mobility and task development, with open joint and sensor interfaces and simulation support. Only the EDU model supports secondary development. The R1 and R1 Air do not have a dexterous hand; the EDU can add one as an option. The standard R1 adds a two-axis waist and a binocular camera over the Air.
What it does not do
Unitree does not claim household chores for the R1, and its page does not mention home use. A July 2026 buying guide from The Construct describes the R1 as suited to first-time owners, demonstrations, classrooms and experimenting. It is a robot you operate and program yourself. Unitree lists no remote-operator service, so no one else is driving it through its cameras.
Warranty and support
The warranty is 6 to 12 months depending on version, per Unitree. The shop’s shipping policy page does not describe warranty service or return terms, so confirm both with the seller before you order.
Who it is for
Pick the R1 if you want to learn robotics, run a classroom, or own a conversation piece. Skip it if you want laundry or dishes done; for that, wait for 1X NEO or its rivals to prove themselves. See also what a home humanoid can really do.
Sources
Last checked November 1, 2026. Prices and dates change often; spotted something out of date? Tell us.