Robot model
Unitree G1
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).
- Manufacturer
- Unitree Robotics
- Form factor
- humanoid
- Maturity
- research
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 2
Overview
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.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Sources on file
- 8 sources, view all
Key facts
Height
130 cm
Weight
35 kg
DOF
23-43
Payload
3 kg
Battery life
2 hours
Price
$13,500-$16,000
Sensor suite
3D LiDAR and depth cameras
Drive type
bipedal
Specs
Dof
23-43
Mass kg
35
Dof range
23-43
Height cm
130
Weight kg
35
Drive mode
bipedal
Payload kg
3
Runtime hours
2
Battery life hours
2
Data & sources
Press releases
1
News coverage
2
Web sources
5
8 sources backing this record.View all →
Availability and pricing
- Availability
- Waitlist
- Price
- $14K (actual sale price)as of 2026-07-05
- Units in field
- Not disclosed
- Sales model
- Not disclosed
- Lead time
- Not disclosed
Autonomy: verified vs claimed
- What it actually does
- Mixed
- What the maker claims
- “Unitree G1 humanoid robot swarm performing rapid martial arts choreography, advanced balance”
- Flagship demo
- lab footage · speed altered (unclear) · independently corroborated: no
Accountability: Unitree Robotics has a Claim Integrity of 75% (3 of 4 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.
Pricing
One-time purchase
$13,500 USDactual sale priceas of 2026-07-05
Source: Unitree official store (G1 product page)
History
- 2026-06$13,500actual sale price
Price status: actual-sale-price = real published price at time of sale; manufacturer-target = vendor target, not yet realized; analyst-estimate = third-party projection, not a vendor figure; not-announced = no price on record.
Deployments (2)
- Unitree G1 at Tokyo Haneda Airportoperational
Operated by Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) began deploying Unitree G1 humanoid robots for live ground operations at Tokyo Haneda Airport in May 2026, in partnership with GMO AI & Robotics Corporation (a subsidiary of GMO Internet Group).
- Unitree G1 at Tokyopilot
Operated by Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines began a two-year operational trial of Unitree G1 humanoid robots at Tokyo Haneda Airport in May 2026, in partnership with GMO AI and Robotics Corporation (a subsidiary of GMO Internet Group).
Recent activity
- CreatedMay 25, 2026
Deployment-verified media (5)
Unitree's 'Kungfu Kid' martial-arts routine performed by its G1 humanoid. The motion is choreographed and reinforcement-learning-trained, not autonomous combat; Unitree's 'autonomous' framing is contested.
From deployment: Tokyo
Unitree's Embodied Avatar full-body teleoperation platform for the G1: a human operator drives the robot's full-body motion and captures training data. Explicitly a teleoperation system, useful context for reading Unitree's other G1 demos, where much of the motion is human-driven rather than autonomous.
From deployment: Tokyo
Unitree's product reel for the mass-production version of its G1 humanoid. A marketing reel emphasizing an appearance and performance upgrade; the capability framing is the maker's, not benchmarked.
From deployment: Tokyo
Unitree's launch reveal of the G1 humanoid robot. Unitree markets G1 as an 'AI avatar'; the agile demo footage is curated and partly teleoperated, not verified autonomous capability.
From deployment: Tokyo
Unitree's official demonstration of the G1 performing a pre-programmed standing side flip. Tagged demo-only: a curated capability demo, not a real-world consumer-need use.
From deployment: Tokyo
Runs on (1)
- UnifoLMworld-model · research · open
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Incidents affecting Unitree G1 (3)
Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (8)
- Unitree: G1 · https://www.unitree.com/g1 · 2026-01-01
- Humanoid Press: Unitree G1 specs and adoption · https://humanoid.press/humanoid-press/news/archives-humanoid-robots/ · 2026-01-01
- https://www.unitree.com/g1/
- https://spectrum.ieee.org/unitree-g1
- https://www.therobotreport.com/unitree-robotics-unveils-g1-humanoid-for-16k/
- https://newatlas.com/robotics/unitree-g1-humanoid-robot-mass-production/
- https://www.designboom.com/technology/unitree-mass-production-g1-humanoid-robot-08-27-2024/
- https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-humanoid-performs-impressive-kungfu
Compare Unitree G1
Common questions
- What is Unitree G1?
- 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.
- How much does Unitree G1 cost?
- Unitree G1 is listed at $13,500 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an actual sale price on record.
- Is Unitree G1 actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Unitree G1 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
- Who makes Unitree G1?
- Unitree G1 is made by Unitree Robotics, based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2016.
- Where is Unitree G1 deployed?
- 2 verified deployments of Unitree G1 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo.
- What AI powers Unitree G1?
- Unitree G1 runs UnifoLM. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
- What are alternatives to Unitree G1?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Unitree G1 include Digit, Walker S2, Apollo, Unitree H2 Plus.
- How does Unitree G1 compare to Digit?
- Unitree G1 and Digit (Agility Robotics · 8 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Unitree G1 has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Unitree G1 a top humanoid?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Unitree G1 ranks in roughly the top 21% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
- What is Unitree G1's maturity stage?
- Unitree G1 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
- Is Unitree G1 safe?
- Unitree G1 has 3 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 3 incidents on record (3 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 8 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-09
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-09
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: research
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: humanoid
Sources by quality tier
- 5
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
- 1
- secondary-industry-publication
- Industry publication
- 1
- secondary-trade-publication
- Trade publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Unitree G1.Recent coverage
Unitree G1 in third-party press
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Unitree G1 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/unitree-g1.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/3c593db9-6102-4c29-9be6-172887565abe
- Revision history: /models/unitree-g1/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Buyer-facing pricing: deploy.report/price/unitree-g1
Video
DEPLOY Intelligence Score
52.3/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Strong recent media coverage and press activity. Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 9, 2026
Intelligence layer