SUMMARY:

 

The Unitree H1 is a full‑size universal humanoid robot developed by Unitree Robotics, standing ~180 cm tall and weighing ~47 kg. It is one of the fastest humanoids ever demonstrated, achieving 3.3 m/s running speed with potential mobility above 5 m/s.  

 

It features 360 N·m knee torque, 189 N·m/kg torque density, 3D LiDAR + depth camera, and an 864 Wh hot‑swappable battery, making it a leading platform for locomotion research, embodied AI, and industrial‑grade mobility.  

 

EDITORIAL:

 

Unitree’s H1 is arguably the best price‑to‑performance full humanoid on the market. Its combination of high‑torque PMSM actuators, industrial‑grade crossed‑roller bearings, and lightweight 47 kg frame gives it exceptional agility.  

 

The robot’s 3.3 m/s running speed set a world record for commercial humanoids, and its LiDAR‑based 360° perception enables autonomous navigation in complex environments.  

 

H1 is widely adopted in research labs, universities, and embodied‑AI teams due to its ROS2 support, open SDK, and rapid OTA updates.  

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Dimensions & Build

 

- Height: ~180 cm  

- Weight: ~47 kg  

- Body dimensions: 1520+285 mm × 570 mm × 220 mm  

- Frame: Industrial‑grade crossed‑roller bearings  

- Category: Full‑size humanoid  

 

Mobility

 

- Walking speed: 1.5 m/s  

- Running speed: 3.3 m/s (world record class)  

- Potential mobility: >5 m/s  

- Locomotion: Bipedal, high‑agility gait  

 

Degrees of Freedom

 

- Legs: 5 DOF each (H1)  

- Arms: 4 DOF each (expandable)  

- Total DOF: ~18–20 depending on configuration  

- H1‑2 variant:  

  - Legs: 6 DOF each  

  - Arms: 7 DOF each  

 

Actuation & Manipulation

 

- Joint motors: Unitree M107 PMSM  

- Peak torque density: 189 N·m/kg  

- Knee torque: 360 N·m  

- Hip torque: 220 N·m  

- Ankle torque: 59 N·m  

- Arm joint torque: 75 N·m  

- Hands: Optional dexterous hands (Inspire, Unitree)  

 

Perception & Sensors

 

- 3D LiDAR (360° depth sensing)  

- Depth camera (Intel RealSense class)  

- IMU  

- Joint encoders  

- Force sensors  

 

Compute & AI

 

- Compute: Intel Core i5/i7 (configurable)  

- Software: ROS2 + Unitree SDK  

- OTA updates: Supported  

- Capabilities:  

  - Whole‑body control  

  - Real‑time locomotion  

  - SLAM + 3D mapping  

 

Battery & Power

 

- Battery: 864 Wh, hot‑swappable  

- Runtime: 1.5–2 hours (typical)  

- Charging: ~2–3 hours  

 

 

Connectivity

 

- Wi‑Fi  

- Bluetooth  

- Cloud monitoring supported  

 

Applications

 

- Locomotion research  

- Embodied‑AI development  

- Industrial R&D  

- Human‑robot interaction  

- Academic robotics programs  

 

Pricing

 

- Range: $66,770 – $94,905 depending on vendor and configuration  

- Typical research price: ~$90,000  

 

WHAT IS NOT PUBLISHED

 

- IP rating  

- Payload per arm  

- Thermal management details  

- Long‑term durability metrics  

 

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