Unitree · FOR SALE

Unitree R1: price, specs & review

The price earthquake. A real, walking, flipping humanoid for the cost of a used car — aimed at developers, educators, and early adopters.

Is this my robot? Take the quiz

The bottom line

Best for: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.

Price: The estimated price of the Unitree R1 is $5,900 as of July 2026. Unitree launched R1 at roughly $5,900 base; options and import costs raise real-world totals.

Availability: Orderable now — the price breakthrough that put a real humanoid under $6k and reset the entire market’s expectations.

WHERE IT WINS

By far the cheapest credible humanoid on the market
Light and safe enough for classrooms and homes
Full SDK access — a genuine development platform

WHERE IT LOSES

Small stature limits practical household work
Short runtime between charges
It’s a platform to build on, not a butler out of the box

Frequently asked

How much does the Unitree R1 cost?

The estimated price of the Unitree R1 is $5,900 as of July 2026. Unitree launched R1 at roughly $5,900 base; options and import costs raise real-world totals.

Can I get the Unitree R1 right now?

Orderable now — the price breakthrough that put a real humanoid under $6k and reset the entire market’s expectations.

What are the key specs of the R1?

Key specs of the R1: height — ~4′3″ / 121 cm; weight — ~25 kg; payload — Light objects*; runtime — ~1–2 hrs*; dexterity — 26 joint motors*.

Who is the R1 best for?

Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices. Current availability status: For sale.

Compare the R1

R1 vs Optimus Gen 3 R1 vs NEO Gamma R1 vs G1 R1 vs Figure 03 R1 vs Apollo R1 vs Digit R1 vs Atlas (Electric)R1 vs Walker S2 R1 vs H1 R1 vs Yuanzheng A2 R1 vs GR-2 R1 vs Phoenix R1 vs Iron

Buyer's guides featuring the R1

Can you still buy a Chinese humanoid robot in the US? Yes — with a catch.Humanoid robots in public service — what is actually running.The best home robots of 2026, ranked.Humanoid robots for sale: what you can actually buy.

Or look at the alternatives