Industrial Applications
Editorial assessment: First-generation full-size Unitree biped with four-joint arms and a published 3.3 m/s catalogue speed. H1 remains useful for locomotion research; later running records use different conditions and do not establish handling throughput or payload performance.
This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.
| EU regulatory fit | Unknown |
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| Cybersecurity fit | Unknown |
| Serviceability fit | Unknown |
| Supply chain fit | Unknown |
Manipulation and Perception
Four-joint arms and five-joint legs in the listed baseline; optional hands. Payload not published in the reviewed table.
3D LiDAR and depth camera; exact sensor revision requires confirmation.
SDK and Integration
Development access varies by edition. Public Unitree repositories do not grant development rights to base retail models.
| API type | Unitree EDU SDK and low-level development interfaces |
|---|---|
| Languages | C++, Python |
| ROS support | Official ROS 2 repository includes model examples; match firmware and joint configuration. |
| Simulation | Unitree publishes simulation and learning resources for its humanoid platforms. |
| Offline operation | Local DDS control examples exist; complete offline application behavior unverified. |
| Teleoperation | SDK-based developer workflows; exact supported hardware and access need confirmation. |
| Software updates | Manufacturer OTA updates; signing and rollback details not reviewed. |
| Documentation | Open documentation |
| Code examples | Open repository |
| Integration constraints | Secondary development requires the EDU configuration and an engineering team. |
Safety Notes
High joint torque and dynamic locomotion require separation, emergency procedures and task-specific risk assessment.
Compliance and Certificates
| Standard | Status | Jurisdiction | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking | Requires buyer review | European Union | Request the Declaration of Conformity and technical-file scope for the exact H1 configuration before EU procurement. |
| ISO 10218 review required | Requires buyer review | International | A robot-level listing does not establish safe use in an industrial application. |
Commercial Readiness
| Pricing | Official shop displays USD 90,000 but explicitly says contact for the real price; final price unknown. |
|---|---|
| Price range | Quote-based or unverified |
| Lead time | Needs verification |
| Availability regions | China, International sales |
| Spare parts | Confirm battery, actuator, sensor and compute-module lead times. |
| Warranty | Model-specific duration unverified; obtain written terms. |
| Configuration and pricing basis | USD 90,000 displayed; supplier explicitly requests contact for the real price. No firm price retained. |
| Distributors and service | Local integrator and repair coverage not verified in this model review. |
Research snapshot: 1 November 2026. Confirm configuration, destination, taxes, transport and acceptance terms in a binding quotation.
Specifications
| Height | 1800 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 47.00 kg |
| Payload | Unknown |
| Runtime | Unknown |
| Battery and runtime conditions | 15 Ah / 864 Wh quick-release pack; maximum 67.2 V. No operating runtime verified. |
| Degrees of freedom | Unknown |
| Max speed | 3.30 m/s |
| Maximum joint torque | 360 N·m Source ↗ |
| Model-specific interpretation | Catalogue speed 3.3 m/s; later running demonstrations use different test conditions and are not a payload duty-cycle rating. Source ↗ |
| Potential maximum speed | >5 m/s Source ↗ |
| Battery capacity | 864 Wh Source ↗ |
Sources and Further Reading
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About Unitree — corporate history ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
Manufacturer history: 2016 founding; G1, R1 and H2 announcement dates; demonstrations and internal manufacturing test claims. These are not independent deployment tests.
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Unitree after-sales terms ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
Warranty starts on receipt; exclusions include falls, overloading, unauthorized changes and damage from developer programs. Return freight and service charges depend on diagnosis.
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Unitree H1 and H1-2 product page ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
Official current product page. H1 and H1-2 specifications are presented separately; this profile uses the original H1 column.
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Unitree H1 / H1-2 product page ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
Official supplier product page. H1 and H1-2 differ materially in weight, DOF, arms and payload.
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Unitree H1 official shop listing ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
Displays USD 90,000 but title explicitly requests contact for the real price; not treated as a firm transaction price.
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Unitree MuJoCo official simulator ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
C++ and Python low-level simulation with SDK2/DDS; configuration names include H1, G1 and H2. Check exact joint layout before sim-to-real use.
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Unitree ROS 2 official repository ↗
Unitree Robotics · Accessed Nov 1, 2026
README lists G1 and H1-2 low-level examples and H1 communication; Ubuntu 20.04/Foxy and 22.04/Humble. Does not establish support for every newer model.