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Unitree H1

humanoidresearchby Unitree Robotics
Price undisclosedclaims tracked

Unitree's full-size bipedal humanoid research platform, standing approximately 1.8 m tall and weighing 47 kg.

Track Unitree H1
Manufacturer
Unitree Robotics
Form factor
humanoid
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
5

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Unitree H1, a humanoid by Unitree Robotics (research): 5 verified deployments on record. 9 sources back the record.

Overview

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.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Form factor

humanoid

Drive type

bipedal

Tier

full_size_research

Application

research_industrial

Specs

Hands

none in base config; expandable

Height m

1.8

Dof total

19

Battery wh

864

Perception

3D LiDAR + depth cameras, 360-degree

Dof per arm

4

Dof per leg

5

Price usd approx

90000

Battery voltage max

67.2V

Peak knee torque nm

360

Sourced specs

Individual specifications, each with its own source and date.

SpecValueSource
Height180 cmclaimed
as of Aug 1, 2023
Unitree H1 product specifications
Max speed3.3 m/sclaimed
as of Nov 1, 2023
Unitree H1 3.3 m/s running speed demonstration (claimed world record for humanoid running, 2023)
Weight47 kgclaimed
as of Aug 1, 2023
Unitree H1 product specifications

To scale

Human175 cmUnitree H1180 cm (5'11") · 47 kg

Data & sources

Press releases

1

News coverage

2

Web sources

6

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Availability and pricing

Availability
Waitlist
Price
$90K to $129K (manufacturer target)as of 2026-06-01
Units in field
Not disclosed
Sales model
Not disclosed
Lead time
Not disclosed

Accountability: Unitree Robotics has a Claim Integrity of 50% (2 of 4 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.

Pricing

One-time purchase

$90,000 - $128,900 USDmanufacturer targetas of 2026-06-01

Source: Unitree store (H1: contact us for the real 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.

Prices verified as of Jun 1, 2026

Deployments (5)

  • Unitree H1 at Beijing, Chinaoperational

    Unitree H1 humanoid robots returned to the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala with a spectacular upgraded routine featuring parkour, Drunken Fist martial arts, and nunchaku.

  • Unitree H1 at Beijing, Chinaoperational

    16 Unitree H1 humanoid robots performed the Yangko folk dance (秧Bot) at the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, directed by renowned director Zhang Yimou.

  • Unitree H1 at Geely Automotive Factory, Chinaoperational

    Unitree humanoid robots deployed at Geely automotive production lines.

  • Unitree H1 at BYD factory, Chinaoperational

    Unitree H1 humanoid robots deployed on BYD EV production lines for material handling and inspection tasks.

  • Unitree H1 at Pittsburghoperational

    Carnegie Mellon University's LeCAR Lab (Learning, Control, and Autonomy Research Lab, CMU Robotics Institute) deployed the Unitree H1 EDU humanoid robot for two landmark research projects in 2024. The first project,…

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Recent activity

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Manufacturer-attributed media (2)

Manufacturer-supplied media at the model level. Not tied to an independently verified named-site deployment. Verification posture is product-showcase from the maker, distinct from the deployment-verified evidence in the section above.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Unitree

Unitree's introduction of the H1, its first general-purpose full-size humanoid robot. Speed and capability claims are Unitree's own, self-measured.

Runs on (1)

  • UnifoLMworld-model · research · open

Supply chain (1)

Compute / semiconductor

  • NVIDIANVIDIA Jetson Orin -- onboard AI compute for H1 humanoid locomotion and real-time controlsupplies

Suppliers appear here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.

Safety record

4 incidents on record (4 minor). Most recent: May 2026.

minor
4
malfunction
2
injury
1
property damage
1

Most recent: May 2026

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Incidents affecting Unitree H1 (4)

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 (9)

  1. Unitree: H1 · https://www.unitree.com/h1 · 2026-01-01
  2. The Robot Report: Unitree unveils H2 · https://www.therobotreport.com/leju-raises-200m-humanoid-production-unitree-unveils-h2-robot/ · 2025-10-25
  3. Unitree's H1 robot nails a backflip · https://newatlas.com/robotics/unitree-h1-backflip/ · 2024-01-18
  4. https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240314-unitree-h1-world-fastest-humanoid-robot/
  5. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/unitree-world-record-fastest-humanoid-robot
  6. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1358712.shtml
  7. https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/china-humanoid-robot-reaches-record-sprint
  8. https://spectrum.ieee.org/unitree-robot-exploit
  9. Unitree H1 - Official Product Page · https://www.unitree.com/en/h1 · 2023-08-15

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Common questions

What is Unitree H1?
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.
How much does Unitree H1 cost?
Unitree H1 is listed at $90,000 to $128,900 on the DEPLOY registry. This is a manufacturer target price, not a confirmed consumer price.
Unitree store (H1: contact us for the real price)
Is Unitree H1 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Unitree H1 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.
Is Unitree H1 autonomous or teleoperated?
Not verified as fully autonomous. Unitree H1's capabilities on the DEPLOY registry are recorded as teleoperated-assisted, demonstrated-only, or vendor claims (Picks and packs), not independently confirmed to run without a human in the loop.
What are the specs of Unitree H1?
Unitree H1's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 180; Weight: 47 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Unitree H1?
Unitree H1 is made by Unitree Robotics, based in Hangzhou, China, founded in 2016.
Where is Unitree H1 deployed?
5 verified deployments of Unitree H1 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Beijing, China, Geely Automotive Factory, China, BYD factory, China.
Can you buy Unitree H1?
Unitree H1 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What AI powers Unitree H1?
Unitree H1 runs UnifoLM. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
What are alternatives to Unitree H1?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Unitree H1 include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Apollo.
How does Unitree H1 compare to Walker S2?
Unitree H1 and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 17 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Unitree H1 has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Unitree H1 a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Unitree H1 ranks in roughly the top 11% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is Unitree H1's maturity stage?
Unitree H1 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 H1 safe?
Unitree H1 has 4 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 4 incidents on record (4 minor). Most recent: May 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 9 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-16

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-16

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

6
unclassified
Unclassified source
1
secondary-trade-publication
Trade publication
1
secondary-industry-publication
Industry publication
1
primary-company-ir
Company IR disclosure

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Unitree H1.

Recent coverage

Unitree H1 in third-party press

Chinese robot maker Unitree wins approval for 619 million Shanghai IPO

Jul 2, 2026

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Jun 15, 2026

Breakingviews - Unitree previews China's bleak robot reality

Jun 11, 2026