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Unitree G1 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

Unitree's compact full-size humanoid, introduced as a notably low-cost research-grade bipedal platform (base pricing widely reported around $13,500-$16,000). Roughly 130 cm tall, ~35 kg, with a configurable 23-43 degrees of freedom, 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and athletic capabilities. Widely adopted by universities and labs.

Unitree G1 by Unitree Robotics · Catalog entry · 2 sources · not yet field-verified · Humanoids

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Unitree G1 humanoid robot completed a three-day proof-of-concept trial at University of Tsukuba Hospital, Japan's first humanoid POC in an active medical setting. The G1 ran ZEALS' Omakase OS for patient guidance. Trial achieved zero human contacts and zero falls. Conducted March 23-25, 2026, after outpatient hours in a controlled area.

Key facts

Operator
ZEALS (Omakase Robotics division)
Hospital
University of Tsukuba Hospital
Use Case
Patient guidance in hospital setting
Trial Duration
3 days (March 23-25, 2026)
Safety Record
Zero human contacts, zero falls
First in Japan
First humanoid POC in active medical setting

Safety record

No incidents on record for Unitree G1 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 2 sources · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-21
Model
Unitree G1
Company
Unitree Robotics
Location
Japan (JGSDF Trials)/Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Operator
Unitree Robotics
Status
pilot
First seen
2026-03-23
ID
1a663bb8-847c-4367-8262-55247f290b66

Timeline

  1. Mar 2026
    First recorded
    Unitree G1 first documented operating at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: pilot, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3352626/baggage-bots-chinese-humanoid-robots-roll-japans-airports-amid-labour-shortage · 2026-05-06
  2. https://www.techtimes.com/articles/323272/20260806/japan-certifies-hospital-robot-hardware-fcc-banned-backdoors-days-before-launch.htm · 2026-08-06
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

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Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-21

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

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What is the Unitree G1 deployment at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan?
Unitree G1, built by Unitree Robotics, is recorded as a deployment at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan on the DEPLOY registry. Unitree Robotics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Unitree G1 at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan?
Unitree Robotics, the manufacturer of Unitree G1, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Unitree G1 deployment at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting March 23, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Unitree G1 deployment at Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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