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Unitree H1 at BYD factory, China

Unitree's full-size bipedal humanoid research platform, standing approximately 1.8 m tall and weighing 47 kg. The H1 achieves a documented maximum running speed of 3.3 m/s (7.4 mph) using proprietary high-torque joints with 360 N-m peak knee torque, and is powered by a quick-swappable 864 Wh lithium-ion battery.

The base configuration ships without hands; arms include expandable mounting points for end-effectors. Unitree positions the H1 as a high-performance research platform for universities and enterprise R&D teams, distinct from the smaller and lower-cost G1.

Unitree H1 by Unitree Robotics · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Humanoids

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Unitree H1 humanoid robots deployed on BYD EV production lines for material handling and inspection tasks. BYD is world's largest EV manufacturer (4.3M vehicles in 2025). Specific plant location not publicly disclosed.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Unitree H1 at BYD factory, China.

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Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-12
Model
Unitree H1
Company
Unitree Robotics
Location
BYD factory, China
Status
operational
First seen
2025-01-01
ID
6ca44821-4807-412a-8fc5-54ab7f805c12

Timeline

  1. Jan 2025
    First recorded
    Unitree H1 first documented operating at BYD factory, China.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/09/chinas-unitree-plans-7-billion-ipo-valuation-as-humanoid-robot-race-heats-up.html
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-12

Verification posture

Verified

Medium confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

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Common questions

What is the Unitree H1 deployment at BYD factory, China?
Unitree H1, built by Unitree Robotics, is recorded as a deployment at BYD factory, China on the DEPLOY registry. Unitree Robotics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Unitree H1 at BYD factory, China?
Unitree Robotics, the manufacturer of Unitree H1, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Unitree H1 deployment at BYD factory, China go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting January 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Unitree H1 deployment at BYD factory, China?
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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