Collaborations in humanoid robotics between research and industry.
QUADRUPED Robotics GmbH is a German company specializing in advanced quadruped robotic systems. It provides modular, ROS-based four-legged robots designed for research, industrial, and commercial applications, combining robust locomotion, intelligent sensing, and flexible integration.
Unitree R1 is a compact, modular humanoid robot designed for education, research, and AI development.
With multiple versions—from a base model to advanced EDU configurations with dexterous hands—R1 scales from interactive demos to
full development workflows including simulation (e.g., Isaac Sim) and high/low-level programming (variant-dependent).
| Dimensions (standing) | 1210 × 357 × 190 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 25 kg |
| Degrees of freedom (DoF) | 24–40 (depending on model) |
| Max arm payload | 2 kg |
| Leg length | 0.675 m |
| Arm span | Approx. 0.435 m |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Power | Lithium battery, quick swap |
| Operating time | Approx. 1 hour |
| OTA updates | Supported |
Note: compute capability and programmability depend on the selected model (see overview below).
| Model | Key differences | DoF | Hands | Development |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 Base | Entry model with stereo camera and 8-core CPU (listed); focused on demos | 24 | — | Not programmable (as listed) |
| R1 EDU U1 | Added AI compute (+40 TOPS listed) and dev workflow support | Model-dependent | — | High + low-level programming; simulation support (e.g., Isaac Sim) |
| R1 EDU U2 | Adds head DoF (+2 DoF listed) and higher AI compute (100 TOPS listed) | 26 | — | Programmable |
| R1 EDU U3 | Two Dex3-1 three-finger hands (no tactile, listed) | 40 | 2× 3-finger (no tactile) | Programmable |
| R1 EDU U4 | Like U3, but with tactile sensing in the hands (listed) | 40 | 2× 3-finger (tactile) | Programmable |
| R1 EDU U5 | Two Revo 2 Basic five-finger hands (listed) | 38 | 2× 5-finger (basic) | Programmable |
| R1 EDU U6 | Like U5, but Revo 2 Touch hands with tactile sensing (listed) | 38 | 2× 5-finger (tactile) | Programmable |
If you want SDK access and algorithm development, choose an EDU variant (U1–U6). The Base version is listed as non-programmable.
Choose an R1 EDU model (U1–U6). The Base version is listed as not programmable.
U3/U4 focus on three-finger hands; U5/U6 focus on five-finger hands. The “4” and “6” variants add tactile sensing.
