Consumer comparison
Unitree G1 vs Unitree R1 in 2026
Comparing 2 humanoid robots across availability, pricing, capabilities, and verified deployments. Current as of 2026.
| Attribute |  Unitree G1 |  Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics | Unitree Robotics |
| Form factor | humanoid | humanoid |
| Maturity | research | research |
| Availability | waitlistwaitlist | preorder-openpreorder |
| Price | $13,500 (actual sale price) | $4,900-$10,500 (actual sale price) |
| Capability claims | — | — |
| Brain |
| — |
| Verified deployments | 0 | 0 |
| Privacy practices | — | — |
| Sources on file | 4 | 3 |
Editorial summaries
Unitree G1
The Unitree G1 is a developer and research humanoid sold by Unitree Robotics, with a $13,500 base configuration currently backordered on Unitree's shop. EDU configurations sold by direct contact with Unitree differ substantially in price and capability, targeting university labs and research institutions. Consumer-home use is not the primary use case.
Unitree R1
The Unitree R1 is Unitree Robotics' entry-level humanoid, positioned for developers, hobbyists, and educational use rather than home consumer use. Three configurations are available at $4,900 (R1 Air), $5,900 (R1), and $10,500 (R1 EDU), with shipments beginning June 2026. The R1 brings humanoid hardware below the $10,000 floor for the first time on DEPLOY's surface.
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