Unitree Robotics · China · Mid-size
G1
The humanoid that put a walking biped in reach at mid-five figures, a polished 132 cm demo machine sold as a locked, non-programmable unit.
$13,500
Verified last monthDelivered to United States: from $17,990 at RoboStore
What is in the crate
4 included|4 not included
Grippers, not dexterous hands
Fixed dummy hands, no wrists. Dexterous hands cannot be added because the base has no secondary development; buyers wanting hands must buy the EDU.
In the crate
Reality check
It walks beautifully out of the box, but the base G1 is a sealed demo unit: no hands, no code, no way to ever unlock it, so if you plan to develop, only the EDU counts.
Can you get one, and what will it cost?
A planning estimate with machine, freight, duty, and tax shown separately.
Yes: a seller in the United States lists it, so you buy it without importing it yourself.
US authorization: FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU008, granted 3 March 2025: authorized before the 28 July 2026 cutoff for foreign-made robots, so it can still be imported and sold in the US.
Spare batteries and other accessories are excluded. Confirm compatibility and pricing with the seller.
- Machinebase
- $13,500
- Freightcrated
- $674 - $1,137
- Import duty40%
- $5,400
- Sales tax0%
- 0
- Broker and handling
- $202 - $471
- Import estimate to United States
- $19,776 - $20,509
About 40% on China-origin collected today: the 2.5% MFN base, 25% Section 301 List 1, and the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty effective 24 Jul 2026 with no expiry. It began the same morning the 10% Section 122 surcharge lapsed, so the total rose from about 37.5% rather than falling to 27.5%. Confirm the live rate before ordering. Under review; next checked 2026-10-30.
Converted from euros at 1.1225 USD per euro (ECB reference rate, 2 October 2026): €17,618 - €18,271 in euros.
Estimate, not a quote. Every rate is shown so the maths is auditable.
Lowest delivered price
$17,990
RoboStore, a seller in the United States
Listed price, before any sales tax. About $1,786 less than the import estimate, and the seller handles the import. Confirm stock and delivery with the seller.
Import requirements for United StatesConformity, battery shipping, paperwork, and source documents. Review before ordering.
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Open the import referenceWhere to buy
Catalog checked 2026-09
Individuals and companies can inquire. Confirm the configuration, stock, and delivery with the seller.
Price notes: Unitree direct: $13,500 + $300-1,200 shipping, buyer pays customs/VAT. Unitree's store now also lists a G1 Pro configuration at $21,500; Unitree has not published what the Pro adds. Amazon US and RoboStore: ~$17,990. quadruped.de (DE): EUR 23,000 excl. 19% VAT; DroneLand NL EUR 23,892. EU reseller premium buys CE handling, EU warranty, and no customs hassle. This base tier CANNOT be upgraded to EDU later.
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- Unitree direct (opens in a new tab)
International seller
backordered; buyer handles customs; a G1 Pro configuration is listed at $21,500 (checked 30 Sep 2026)
$13,500
Listed purchase price
€23,000
Listed purchase price
How the G1 rates
Editorial ratings based on listed specifications and sales availability. They do not measure task performance, autonomy, or reliability.
- Class
- Developer / demo platformA platform for demonstrations or robotics development. SDK access and supported tasks depend on the exact configuration.
- CapabilityHardware specification indicators
- 3/5
- Baseline: any humanoid+1
- Degrees of freedom: 23 DOF+1
- Dexterity: grippers, not dexterous hands+0.25
- Scale: 132 cm tall+0.5
Key specifications
Height
132 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
35 kg
Degrees of freedom
23
Battery
~120 min
Payload
2 kg
Top speed
2 m/s
Understand before you buy
Reality checks
Market activity
Full tracker- Unitree launches the G1+, an upgraded G1 at about $15,000Launch
- The FCC bars new foreign-made humanoid robots from the US market by adding them to its Covered ListRegulation
- Pentagon adds Unitree to its Section 1260H Chinese Military Companies listRegulation
- NVIDIA releases GR00T N1.7, the current open humanoid foundation modelMilestone
Size to scale
Drawn next to a 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) person. Every robot on the site uses this same reference, so you can trust the comparison at a glance.
G1: 132 cm / 4 ft 4 in, 35 kg
Footprint: 45 cm wide x 20 cm deep
What it does on day onewith zero programming
Genuinely usable day one as a remote-controlled demo robot: preloaded walking on slopes and steps, gestures, self-righting, and LiDAR obstacle avoidance from the included gamepad. No task autonomy, no voice assistant, and no programming possible.
Best for: Buyers who want an impressive, reliable walking humanoid for demos, events, and showrooms.
Documented uses
Demo / showpiece
The standard G1 is sold as a demonstration configuration.
Unitree excludes custom development on this edition. Research requires a separate G1 EDU purchase.
Source reviewed 2026-09-09Assessment from published documentation, not an independent performance test. Applies to the configuration described above.
What it takes to developskills, gear, and SDK access
None usable at this tier; it is a showcase unit, not a development platform. Anything more requires the G1 EDU.
SDK access: Hard-locked: no SDK, no API, no way to run custom code. Development requires the separate G1 EDU line.
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