Unitree Robotics · China · Compact
R1 Air
A 123 cm walking humanoid for remote-controlled demonstrations. This listing prices the 20-joint Air; the 26-joint R1 is a separate, more expensive edition.
$4,900
Verified this monthPrice and specifications: R1 Air
Delivered to United States: from ~$7,452(~€6,639)
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.
What is in the crate
4 included|5 not included
No hands, none offered
Fixed non-actuated end caps; dexterous hands are an EDU-only option.
In the crate
Reality check
The Air price does not buy the R1 hardware or EDU development access. Both consumer editions are closed to custom code; choose EDU for programming.
Can you get one, and what will it cost?
A planning estimate with machine, freight, duty, and tax shown separately.
Configuration: R1 Air
Yes, with work: importable into United States.
US authorization: FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU010, granted 22 June 2026: 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
- $4,900
- Freightboxed air freight
- $525 - $887
- Import duty40%
- $1,960
- Sales tax0%
- 0
- Customs clearancecarrier fee
- $67 - $225
- Import estimate to United States
- $7,452 - $7,971
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): €6,639 - €7,101 in euros.
Reseller alternative: Robots International (opens in a new tab) (commission link) lists the R1 Air at $6,870. Confirm destination delivery, duty, and included equipment before comparing this listing with the estimate above.
Estimate, not a quote. Every rate is shown so the maths is auditable.
Lowest delivered price
~$7,452 - $7,971
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Open the import referenceWhere to buy
Catalog checked 2026-10
Individuals and companies can inquire. Confirm the configuration, stock, and delivery with the seller.
Price notes: The headline price and specifications describe R1 Air: $4,900 before freight and tax, 20 joints and about 27 kg. The separate R1 costs $5,900 and has 26 joints at about 29 kg. Neither consumer edition supports custom development. Reseller offers below may describe the R1 instead of the Air; they are not equivalent configurations. Unitree quotes $300-1,200 shipping; confirm the selected color and dispatch date.
Links marked commission link are affiliate links: if you buy through one, Robots International pays HumanoidStore a share of the sale, at no cost to you. Which sellers we list, their order, and everything we say about a machine are decided without regard to it.
- Unitree direct (opens in a new tab)
International seller
R1 Air
Orders accepted; confirm dispatch · Checked 2026-09-10
Air Red variant is orderable in the official feed. The page also displays an Air White backorder notice; confirm dispatch before paying. Buyer handles import.
$4,900
Listed purchase price
- quadruped.de (MYBOTSHOP) (opens in a new tab)
European Union
R1(not the configuration priced above)
excl. 19% VAT; available from 28 Dec 2026
€8,400
Listed purchase price
How the R1 Air 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: 20 DOF+1
- Dexterity: no hands, none offered0
- Scale: 123 cm tall+0.5
Key specifications
Height
123 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
19 cm
Weight
27 kg
Degrees of freedom
20
Battery
~60 min
Payload
n/a
Top speed
n/a
Understand before you buy
Market activity
Full tracker- Unitree cuts the R1 Air 25% to RMB 29,900 and puts it in stockPrice
- Unitree launches the R1 humanoid at $5,900Launch
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.
R1 Air: 123 cm / 4 ft 0 in, 27 kg
Footprint: 36 cm wide x 19 cm deep
What it does on day onewith zero programming
A genuinely agile walking robot day one: remote and app teleop, pre-trained demo motions (dancing, kung-fu), and onboard voice-and-image AI interaction. But on the base and Air tiers, that is all it will ever do, because development is locked.
Best for: Anyone who wants an affordable, genuinely walking humanoid for demos, events, or a first taste of the category.
Documented uses
The base R1 and R1 Air are demonstration configurations.
Custom development requires the separately priced EDU edition. The base price does not buy programming access.
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 applicable at this tier (remote control and voice demos only). Any real development requires the R1 EDU.
SDK access: Two-class system: R1 Air and R1 are closed consumer units with no secondary development. The R1 EDU unlocks Unitree SDK2, ROS 2, and a Jetson Orin NX.
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