Unitree Robotics, a recognized leader in advanced robotics innovation, has announced the release of its latest humanoid model — the Unitree R1. This lightweight, dynamic, and fully customizable platform opens up entirely new possibilities for academic, engineering, and applied projects across a range of fields.
Designed as a versatile solution for research, education, and real-world testing, the R1 brings together 26 degrees of freedom, multisensory interaction, onboard AI, and multimodal communication. It enables a wide range of use cases — from human–robot interaction (HRI) and autonomous navigation to balance control and manipulation — making it an ideal development platform for the next generation of robotics.
With an open architecture, SDK support, and a modular hardware design, the R1 is built for flexibility and scalability. Whether used in robotics labs, classroom environments, or prototyping facilities, it provides an adaptable foundation for creating custom hardware extensions, training AI models, testing behavioral algorithms, and developing HRI interfaces in real conditions.
Key features of the Unitree R1:
● 26 degrees of freedom: 6 per leg, 5 per arm, 2 in the waist, 2 in the head;
● Weight: 25 kg (with battery);
● Computing module: 8-core CPU or NVIDIA Jetson Orin (up to 100 TOPS in EDU version);
● Binocular wide-angle camera, 4-microphone array, stereo speakers;
● Quick-swap battery with up to 1 hour of standard runtime;
● OTA updates, customizable body shell, optional tactile hands.
Futurology integrate Unitree R1 into applied robotics infrastructure across the Northeastern United States.
By operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and educational engineering, Futurology creating an ecosystem where innovation moves beyond prototypes and scales into accessible, functional, and field-ready solutions.
Futurology is the official distributor of Unitree Robotics. The brand’s products are available through Futurology’s dealer network in the United States. For partnerships or more information, please contact [email protected].
