Unitree · China

Unitree G1 humanoid robot

The Unitree G1 is available now at $16k, ship window In stock. It ranks #40 of 46 in our humanoid robot index.

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The cheapest credible full-size-ish humanoid you can actually buy

$16k

From $16,000; EDU versions cost more

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Overview

Unitree's G1 is a 1.32 m humanoid sold openly to developers and researchers. It is famous for acrobatics, a low entry price and an open SDK, which made it the default research platform outside the US.

Capabilities

RunningBackflipsBalance recoveryImitation learningObject graspingResearch SDKTeleoperation

Strengths

Order of magnitude cheaper than western rivals
Genuinely purchasable today
Large developer community

Trade-offs

Small payload
Short battery life
Limited out-of-the-box task autonomy

Best for

Universities and developers who need a real humanoid now

Record & sources

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All 52 news stories about the G1 →

10 Sept 2026 · Update
Specifications and availability checked against Unitree's own site
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09 Sept 2026 · Coverage
Unitree’s G1 Humanoid Robot Can Now Spar a Human Autonomously - Yahoo Tech
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09 Sept 2026 · Update
Unitree G1 spars autonomously with human trainer using UnifoLM-X2-1.0
Unitree demonstrated its G1 humanoid robot sparring with a human trainer without remote control, utilizing the UnifoLM-X2-1.0 real-time world-action model to predict movements and react autonomously.
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08 Sept 2026 · Listed
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07 Sept 2026 · Update
Unitree Reports G1 Pricing and Milestone of Over 18,000 Units Shipped
Unitree reported shipping over 18,000 humanoid units by July 2026, noting that its vertically integrated G1 models sell for roughly $16,000 to $18,000.
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07 Sept 2026 · Funding
Unitree raised $905M — IPO
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04 Sept 2026 · Update
Unitree G1 Humanoid Hardware Deploys ReST-RL for Payload Stabilization
ReST-RL was deployed on the Unitree G1 humanoid hardware to decouple dynamic locomotion from payload stabilization against external disturbances.
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19 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree Soars Over 460% in Shanghai Stock Market Debut
Unitree Robotics completed its IPO on Shanghai's Star Market, with shares surging more than 460% on its first day of trading.
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12 Aug 2026 · Funding
Unitree raised $904M — IPO
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22 Aug 2025 · Update
Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Warmly Welcomed and Captivates Audiences Worldwide with Viral Moments
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20 Feb 2025 · Funding
Unitree raised $140M — Series C
Investors: Tencent, Alibaba, Geely Capital, China Mobile Fund
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02 Feb 2025 · Update
Unitree's G1 Humanoid Robots Shown Running in New Video - CNET
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19 Aug 2024 · Update
Video: $16,000 humanoid robot ready to leap into mass production
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Price history

08 Sept 2026listed
07 Sept 2026Unitree Reports G1 Pricing and Milestone of Over 18,000 Units Shipped
19 Aug 2024Video: $16,000 humanoid robot ready to leap into mass production

Other Unitree humanoid robots

Model	Price	Availability	Payload	Runtime
H2	POA	Pre-order	15 kg	2.5 h
H1	$90k	Available now	30 kg	2 h
R1	$5.9k	Available now	2 kg	2 h

Unitree G1 — questions people ask

How much does the Unitree G1 cost?

The Unitree G1 has a published price of $16k (From $16,000; EDU versions cost more). Prices on this page come from the maker or dated press coverage and are rechecked whenever the record changes.

Can you buy the Unitree G1?

Yes — the Unitree G1 is available now, with a stated ship window of In stock. Order routes are linked from this page and from our humanoid robots for sale list.