Unitree R1

The $5,900 humanoid that reset the price floor

Best for: Developers and labs wanting a humanoid without G1 money

Key facts

Figures are from public sources and classified for confidence in our evidence ledger. Prices change often — confirm on the official site. Data checked 2026-07-10.

Strengths

• Cheapest credible humanoid ever sold (launched April 2026)
• Unitree shipped 5,500+ humanoids in 2025 — real production, not vapor
• SDK access in the family tradition

Limitations

• A development platform, not a home helper
• Light payload and short runtime
• Support outside China remains thin

Scores by category

Editorial 0–100 scores, weighted per the v1.0 methodology. The ⓘ links go to each score's source.

Longevity & independence

Longevity grade B (80%). Server dependency is partial (Degrades without cloud); company-stability risk is low. The grade combines server dependence, subscription dependence, company stability and repairability — formula on the methodology page.

Alternatives

Source ledger

Every category score links to the public source it was reasoned from. Factual figures (price, status, subscription) are classified in the evidence ledger.

No mandatory subscription in the current data. True 3-year cost = purchase price + required subscription × 36 months (optional accessories excluded).