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Unitree R1

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R1 is a lightweight humanoid robot built for education and scientific research. Its child-sized height and weight make it approachable for students and researchers in classrooms and labs. R1 offers customizable finishes, enabling adaptation for diverse applications in schools, businesses, and consumer use.

Ultra-lightweight, fully customizable
20-26-DOF for adaptation to complex scenarios; its 2-DOF head enhances environmental perception ≤123cm agile form, ultra-lightweight at about 29kg, and ready out-of-the-box to empower Fully open control interfaces for joints and sensors, with support for mainstream simulation platforms, allowing algorithms to seamlessly enter the physical world. Fully open control interfaces for joints and sensors, with support for mainstream simulation platforms, allowing algorithms to seamlessly enter the physical world

Built for the Classroom and the Lab

R1's child-sized form factor and approachable design make it the ideal first humanoid robot for students at every level. Whether you're running introductory robotics courses or advanced graduate research, R1 meets you where you are — ready to move, perceive, and respond from day one.

  • Safe and approachable at ~29 kg and ≤123 cm
  • Minimal setup — operational out of the box
  • Scalable configurations from foundational to professional research

Open Control. Endless Possibilities.

R1 gives researchers full access to joint and sensor control through open interfaces — no black boxes, no limitations. Seamlessly transfer algorithms from mainstream simulation platforms directly into the physical world, accelerating the path from theory to real-world validation.

  • Fully open joint and sensor control interfaces
  • Compatible with mainstream simulation platforms
  • 20–26 DOF for complex, real-world task adaptation

Adaptable by Design

From branded school deployments to specialized research configurations, R1's customizable finishes and modular variant lineup make it easy to tailor the platform to your exact needs. Choose the configuration that fits your program today — and scale up as your research evolves.

  • Customizable finishes for schools, businesses, and consumer use
  • 7 configurations to match your program's scope and budget
  • 2-DOF head for enhanced environmental perception
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The Humanoid Robot Built for Education and Research

The Unitree R1 is a lightweight humanoid robot designed for education, scientific research and real-world application development. At about 29 kg and up to 123 cm tall, the child-sized R1 suits classrooms, university labs and research institutions without giving up the capabilities serious robotics work demands.

Out of the box, R1 is ready to move, perceive and be programmed, so students and researchers can bring algorithms from simulation to the physical world. Maverick is an authorized Unitree dealer. Call 612.808.9838 or email sales@maverickdrone.com for configuration help and a quote.

Key Features

  • 20 to 26 degrees of freedom: highly articulated joints for complex real-world tasks
  • 2-DOF head: better environmental perception and more natural interaction
  • Ultra-lightweight, about 29 kg: safe, approachable and easy to work with in labs and classrooms
  • Fully open control interfaces: complete access to joint and sensor control for research flexibility
  • Mainstream simulation platform support: transfer algorithms from virtual environments to hardware
  • Customizable finishes: adaptable for schools, businesses and branded deployments
  • Ready out of the box: minimal setup to begin development

Available Configurations

  • R1 Basic: entry-level configuration for foundational robotics education
  • R1 EDU Standard: enhanced capabilities for structured academic programs
  • R1 EDU Smart: advanced sensing and intelligence for research-focused institutions
  • R1 EDU Pro A: professional-grade research platform
  • R1 EDU Pro B: expanded capability for advanced research teams
  • R1 EDU Pro C: specialized configuration for targeted research applications
  • R1 EDU Pro D: top-tier configuration for cutting-edge robotics research

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