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G1 (Unitree Robotics)
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Summary:
The Unitree G1 is a compact, high‑performance humanoid robot designed for research, robotics development, and advanced AI‑driven manipulation. Built as a smaller sibling to the H1, the G1 focuses on agility, affordability, and versatility, making it one of the most accessible humanoids for labs, startups, and developers. Despite its size, it delivers impressive locomotion, dexterity, and whole‑body control.
EDITORIAL:
The G1 represents Unitree’s strategy of democratizing humanoid robotics. While most companies chase full‑size, high‑cost platforms, Unitree built a compact humanoid that still delivers serious performance. Its actuators are fast, its joints are strong, and its motion control is surprisingly fluid for a robot in this size class.
What makes the G1 stand out is its developer‑first design. It’s small enough to operate safely in tight spaces, powerful enough for dynamic tasks, and affordable enough for widespread adoption. The G1 isn’t trying to replace human labor — it’s built to accelerate robotics research, AI training, and real‑world experimentation.
In a market dominated by large humanoids, the G1 proves that innovation doesn’t always need to be full‑scale. Sometimes, the smartest move is to build something fast, capable, and accessible.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL
Height: 127 cm
Weight: 35 kg
Form Factor: Compact humanoid
Body Material: Lightweight composite + aluminum structure
MOBILITY
Walking Speed: 2 m/s
Running Capability: Yes (short bursts)
Balance System: Whole‑body control + dynamic stabilization
Terrain: Indoor, flat surfaces
Navigation Rating: 3/5
MANIPULATION
Arms: High‑speed, high‑torque actuators
Hands: 5‑finger dexterous hands
Payload: ~2–3 kg per arm
Manipulation Rating: 3/5
Capabilities:
Object pickup
Tool interaction
Gesture control
AI‑driven manipulation
ACTUATORS
Type: Unitree high‑performance servo actuators
Peak Joint Torque: Up to 120 Nm (varies by joint)
Joint Speed: Very high (signature Unitree responsiveness)
SENSORS
RGB Cameras
Depth Cameras
IMUs
Force/Torque Sensors
Full‑body proprioception
AI & COMPUTE
Onboard Compute: High‑efficiency embedded system
AI Capabilities:
Vision‑language reasoning
Motion planning
Object recognition
Reinforcement learning support
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi + wired options
BATTERY & POWER
Battery Life: 1–2 hours (task‑dependent)
Swappable Battery: Yes
USE CASES
Robotics research
AI training
Manipulation experiments
Education & prototyping
Human‑robot interaction studies
Image: Wikipedia/@chriswabs
Company Source:
Unitree Robotics – G1 Official Page
Key News & Coverage:
Humanoid robots compete at CES 2026 to assist humans
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-it/2026/01/08/7JMTLQJ5WFH5TBA4KODSND5HKA/
Chinese Robots Shine at CES
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/in-photos-chinese-robots-shine-at-ces
Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot: Complete Technical Analysis 2026
https://botinfo.ai/articles/unitree-g1
Unitree G1 humanoid robot advantages and disadvantages