Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot — Pre-Order

Pre-order / backorder item. The Unitree R1 is an ultra-lightweight humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics, designed for early adopters, robotics developers, educators, demonstrations, and AI robotics experimentation.

Availability: official Unitree shop information states shipments begin in June 2026. Orders are handled as pre-orders/backorders and delivery timing can change based on manufacturer production, customs clearance, destination country, and logistics capacity.

Why it is in demand

• One of the most aggressively priced humanoid robots from a major robotics manufacturer.
• Strong global media and creator coverage around affordable humanoid robotics.
• Designed around agile motion, speech/image interaction, and developer/education use cases.

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: Unitree Robotics
• Model / MPN: R1
• Category: Humanoid Robot / AI Companion Robot
• Height: approximately 123 cm
• Weight: approximately 27 kg for R1 Air, approximately 29 kg for R1
• Degrees of freedom: 20 DOF for R1 Air, 26 DOF for R1
• AI interaction: integrated large multimodal model for voice and image interaction
• Connectivity: WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
• Battery life: approximately 1 hour

Important pre-order notes

• Barcode / GTIN status: no verified EAN, UPC, or GTIN available yet. Shopify barcode field should remain blank until verified.
• Freight and import: international shipping, customs duties, VAT/import taxes, and clearance requirements may apply and can vary by destination.
• Customer details: a reachable phone number and email address may be required for customs clearance. Some countries may require a tax ID.
• Product maturity: humanoid robots are early-stage products. Appearance, features, software, and final capabilities may change before delivery.
• Safety: humanoid robots have powerful moving parts. Use only in safe environments and follow manufacturer guidance.

Use case fit: best for robotics development, education, AI demos, research, events, showroom innovation, and high-end technology collectors. Not positioned as a guaranteed household assistant.

Source: official Unitree Robotics product and shop information.