Unitree G1 is the robot that redefined what was considered possible for a widely accessible humanoid platform, and it remains one of the most widely adopted humanoid robots in the world. At 130 cm tall and 35 kg, the G1 offers 23 to 43 degrees of freedom depending on configuration (up to 43 DoF in the Ultimate version with force-controlled dexterous hands). Its imitation and reinforcement learning-driven AI enables rapid skill acquisition and continuous improvement. The G1 is capable of martial arts, household tasks, and precision manipulation, making it both a compelling research platform and an early signal of what general-purpose home robots could become. It significantly lowered the entry barrier for universities, AI startups, and developers worldwide, and is supported by a large and active global community.
Key Highlights
- 130 cm / 35 kg; 23–43 DoF across Basic to Ultimate configurations
- Force-controlled dexterous hands (Ultimate) with multi-touch array sensors
- Imitation and reinforcement learning (UnifoLM) for rapid skill development
- One of the most widely adopted humanoid platforms globally
- Active global community with tutorials, open-source code, and ROS2 support
- Capable of martial arts, precise manipulation, and domestic tasks
