Unitree · China
Unitree R1 humanoid robot
The Unitree R1 is available now at $5.9k, ship window In stock. It ranks #43 of 46 in our humanoid robot index.
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Overview
R1 is Unitree's ultra-affordable 25 kg humanoid with voice and image understanding, aimed at bringing humanoids to hobbyists and classrooms.
Capabilities
Strengths
- Astonishing price
- Portable and easy to run
Trade-offs
- Very small
- Minimal useful payload
Best for
Anyone who wants to own a humanoid cheaply
Record & sources
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All 15 news stories about the R1 →10 Sept 2026 · Update
Specifications and availability checked against Unitree's own site
Unitree →08 Sept 2026 · Listed
listed
source pending07 Sept 2026 · Update
Unitree raises $905,000,000 (IPO)
Agility Robotics reports $1.8M revenue ahead of humanoid SPAC
Agility Robotics →07 Sept 2026 · Funding
Unitree raised $905M — IPO
Agility Robotics →19 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises an undisclosed round (IPO)
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Astribot →19 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises an undisclosed round (IPO)
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree →18 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises $904,000,000 (IPO)
Unitree ‘Superman’ humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt’s top score in stunning test| Watch
Unitree →18 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises $905,000,000 (IPO)
China's Dancing Robot Star Unitree Heads For A Record IPO. Investors Want In.
Unitree →18 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises an undisclosed round (IPO)
Unitree's IPO places a bright spotlight on the humanoid robot sector
Fourier Intelligence →18 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises an undisclosed round (IPO)
Unitree unveils a robot it says can run faster than Usain Bolt ahead of its IPO
Unitree →12 Aug 2026 · Funding
Unitree raised $904M — IPO
Japanese robotics press →12 Aug 2026 · Update
Unitree raises $904,000,000 (IPO)
What is Unitree and why are China’s humanoid robot makers racing to list?
Japanese robotics press →07 Aug 2025 · Update
$5,900 Unitree R1 robot is surprisingly affordable
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foxnews.com →28 Jul 2025 · Update
Unitree’s R1 brings smart humanoid robots within reach
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digitaltrends.com →27 Jul 2025 · Update
Unitree R1: The $5,900 humanoid robot that may change everything
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digit.in →25 Jul 2025 · Update
For Just $5,900, You Can Own a Chinese-Made Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot That Dances Like Nobody’s Watching & It’s Surprisingly Good at It
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wccftech.com →20 Feb 2025 · Funding
Unitree raised $140M — Series C
Investors: Tencent, Alibaba, Geely Capital, China Mobile Fund
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Price history
- 08 Sept 2026listed
- 07 Sept 2026Unitree raises $905,000,000 (IPO)
- 18 Aug 2026Unitree raises $904,000,000 (IPO)
- 18 Aug 2026Unitree raises $905,000,000 (IPO)
- 12 Aug 2026Unitree raises $904,000,000 (IPO)
- 07 Aug 2025$5,900 Unitree R1 robot is surprisingly affordable
- 27 Jul 2025Unitree R1: The $5,900 humanoid robot that may change everything
- 25 Jul 2025For Just $5,900, You Can Own a Chinese-Made Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot That Dances Like Nobody’s Watching & It’s Surprisingly Good at It
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Unitree R1 — questions people ask
How much does the Unitree R1 cost?
The Unitree R1 has a published price of $5.9k (From about $5,900). Prices on this page come from the maker or dated press coverage and are rechecked whenever the record changes.
Can you buy the Unitree R1?
Yes — the Unitree R1 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.
What is the Unitree R1 used for?
Anyone who wants to own a humanoid cheaply
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