By
Tim Culverhouse
August 6, 2025
Unitree
The new R1 humanoid robot from Unitree costs under $6,000.
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Unitree
The new R1 humanoid robot from Unitree costs under $6,000.
Chinese humanoid and quadruped robot developer Unitree has released two new robots, further expanding its portfolio.
Unitree said its new R1 represents the cheapest humanoid available in the market today, with a $5,900 price tag. The robot weighs 25 kg (55.1 lbs) and offers customizable features for prospective buyers.
The company also launched the A2 quadruped, which provides higher payload capabilities than other Unitree quadrupeds.
R1 is the latest in the Unitree humanoid family. The company, which featured in a robot combat competition with its G1 humanoids in May 2025, now has the H1/H1-2, G1 and R1 models in its arsenal.
Comparatively, the R1 is the smallest and lightest of the humanoids. It also has the smallest price tag, costing under $6,000. The company said R1 is engineered for real-world adaptability.
It also features a built-in large multimodal AI model for voice and image interaction, which Unitree said will usher in the next phase of intelligent robotic agents.
A2, the seventh quadruped robot from Unitree, is also known as “Stellar Explorer.” The company said A2 weighs approximately 37 kg (81.5 lbs) and can walk continuously for three hours (or 12.5 km/7.7 miles) carrying a 25 kg payload.
The quadruped features two industrial-grade lidar sensors, enabling a high range of perception in its environment. A2 also allows for hot battery swapping with its dual-battery parallel design.
Unitree said A2 can reliably work in hot and cold environments, from -20°C to 55°C.
Tim is the Editorial Director of Robotics247.com. His mission is to provide valuable information and insights to robotics professionals and decision-makers, and to help them solve business challenges. He is a creative, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented storyteller. In addition, he is a sports broadcaster and public address announcer.
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