Unitree R1 Edu Smart Humanoid Robot

Unitree R1 Edu Smart Price: $18,900. Ships from a US reseller, sourced through Unitree's authorized US distribution with US-based warranty. Built on the R1 EDU platform, the only R1 tier with secondary development support, with 26-40 degrees of freedom and optional NVIDIA Orin compute. Need more compute, LiDAR, or included hands out of the box? See the R1 Edu Pro from $19,800.The Unitree R1 Edu Smart is a research configuration of Unitree's accessible humanoid line, built on the official R1 EDU platform: the tier that unlocks secondary development, optional dexterous hands, LiDAR, and high-power compute. It delivers hands-on humanoid research (locomotion, manipulation, HRI, embodied AI) at a price point that fits a single grant line item rather than a capital request. Key Highlights R1 EDU platform: the only R1 tier with secondary development support 26-40 degrees of freedom with optional dexterous hand Optional high-power computing module (NVIDIA Orin class, 40-100 TOPS) Optional LiDAR package and EDU backpack expansion Binocular depth camera, multimodal speech-and-vision AI Unitree R1 Edu Smart Specs Spec Value Platform R1 EDU (Edu Smart is a dealer configuration of this tier) Dimensions (standing) 1230 × 357 × 190 mm Weight Approx. 29 kg (with battery) Degrees of Freedom 26-40 (with optional dexterous hand) Camera Binocular depth camera Compute 8-core CPU + optional NVIDIA Orin module (40-100 TOPS) Development Secondary development supported (EDU-exclusive) Battery Swappable pack, approx. 1 h runtime Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (not waterproof or dustproof) Specifications per Unitree R1 User Manual V1.3. Edu Smart and Edu Pro are dealer configurations built on the R1 EDU tier; contact us to match compute, LiDAR, and hand options to your research goals. Built For University humanoid robotics and embodied-AI labs Manipulation and dexterous-hand research Human-robot interaction studies Corporate R&D and prototyping Good to KnowFor operators 18 and up. Unitree recommends a protective frame and stand for startup and extended standing; the R1 Edu Smart is designed for indoor, dry-condition use within a 0°C to 40°C operating range and is not waterproof or dustproof. A protective mount is not included by default, so ask us when you order if your program needs one. Education & Institutional PurchasingWe work with university procurement offices and support formal quotes and purchase orders. Contact us for a quote or configuration guidance. Warranty & U.S. SupportSourced through Unitree's authorized U.S. distribution and backed by U.S.-based authorized warranty and repair service, with pre- and post-sale support from Global Drone HQ. Explore the Unitree LineupCompare every configuration in the full Unitree collection. Labs that need more compute, LiDAR, or included hands out of the box should look at the R1 Edu Pro, while manipulation-focused teams can pair their research with the R1 A5 dual-arm robot or R1 A7 dual-arm robot.