You Will Not Believe What the $16,000 Unitree G1 Robot Can Do

The Unitree G1 humanoid robot is not just another lab prototype—it is a fully functional, agile machine that blends high-tech engineering with real-world usefulness. Standing at 132 centimeters and weighing 35 kilograms, this robot may be compact, but it is built to impress.

What sets the G1 apart is its ability to move like a human. With up to 43 degrees of freedom and powerful actuators, the G1 can walk at over 4.4 miles per hour, climb stairs, and even perform kip-ups—yes, that move where it springs from the ground straight to its feet. This kind of dynamic movement was once the stuff of science fiction.

Its hands are just as impressive. The robot comes equipped with three-fingered force-controlled hands, capable of delicate work like soldering wires and grabbing fragile items. Thanks to a hybrid force-position control system, it can adjust its grip just like a human would.

Vision is another strength of the G1. It uses a Livox Mid-360 LiDAR and an Intel RealSense depth camera to understand and react to its surroundings. Add in its AI-driven learning system, UnifoLM, and you have a robot that does not just follow commands—it learns and evolves.

Whether in research labs, classrooms, or even medical teleoperations, the G1 offers a powerful platform for innovation. Starting at $16,000, it is also one of the most affordable humanoid robots on the market.