Unitree G1 Edu Standard Humanoid Robot with Fake Hands (G1EDU-U1)

Two hours on a battery is not long, yet it is enough to teach a humanoid a great deal, provided the machine underneath is ready to be taught. The Unitree G1 Edu Standard Humanoid Robot with Fake Hands (G1EDU-U1) is built for exactly that kind of work: a compact, open and upgradeable body with a quick-release battery, onboard sensing and a development interface, offered to teams that want to write the behavior themselves.

This product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the G1 line

Unitree Robotics makes legged and humanoid robots, and the G1 is its compact humanoid, presented as a humanoid agent AI avatar. The line is sold in several versions, from the entry G1 to the G1 EDU family, which is aimed at laboratories, universities and integrators. Every figure in this article belongs to the G1 EDU version. The base G1 differs in several values, for example in the knee torque and the arm load, so the two should never be compared figure for figure without checking the version.

Within the EDU family, hand options and extra computing set the versions apart. The standard version described here is listed with fake hands, while siblings such as the Unitree G1 Edu Plus Humanoid Robot with Fake Hands (G1EDU-U2) and the Unitree G1 Ultimate A Humanoid Robot with 3 Finger Hands (G1EDU-U3) sit higher in the range. You can browse the whole family in the Unitree G1 category.

What the platform is built around

The G1 EDU rests on a few clear engineering choices. Its joint motors are low-inertia, high-speed internal rotor permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), chosen for better response speed and heat dissipation. Perception comes from a depth camera and a 3D LiDAR, and the basic computing is an 8-core high-performance CPU. For heavier workloads, a high computing power module is available in multiple brands and models, such as Orin.

Just as important is what the platform leaves open. Secondary development is supported, and the intelligent OTA upgrade lets the robot receive new software over time. For a research group, this is the real product: a body whose behavior is meant to be rewritten.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the fake hands configuration, the payload of the standard configuration, the IP rating, the walking speed, the operating temperature or the package contents list; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the G1 EDU different from the base G1?

The two versions share a family look and the same standing and folded dimensions, but the EDU is the one prepared for serious development. Its knee joint reaches a maximum torque of 120N.m, against 90N.m on the base G1, and its arm maximum load is about 3Kg rather than about 2Kg. Its total degrees of freedom run from 23 to 43, where the base G1 is listed at 23, and the waist can take two additional degrees of freedom as an option.

The EDU also lists secondary development as available, which is the feature that matters most to a laboratory. If your plan is to run your own control code, train your own policies or attach your own computing module, the EDU is the version to quote. If you only need to see a humanoid move, the Unitree G1 Basic Humanoid Robot may be enough.

What does the fake hands configuration mean for this version?

The name tells you the hands on this version are not the dexterous kind. The arms, waist, legs, sensors and computing are those of the G1 EDU platform, and the arm maximum load is about 3Kg. Details of the hands themselves are not part of the figures above, so ask for them with your quotation request.

For many teams this is a sensible way to begin. Locomotion, balance, perception, voice interaction and software integration can all be developed without fingers. When the work moves on to manipulation, the Unitree G1 Ultimate C Humanoid Robot with 5 Finger Hands (G1EDU-U5) offers a different hand option.

Who is the Unitree G1 Edu Standard for?

University laboratories are the clearest fit: a humanoid that folds to 690x450x300mm is easier to move between rooms than a full-size machine, and the open development support suits thesis work and student projects. Corporate research teams will value the sensors and the option of an added computing module for perception and AI experiments.

System integrators can use the platform to prototype applications before committing to a larger design. Training institutes and technical schools can use it to show how a humanoid is built and controlled. Buyers who need finger-level manipulation from day one should look at the higher versions of the G1 EDU range, and those who only want a lighter introduction can look at the base G1.

What is the Unitree G1 Edu Standard used for?

1. Locomotion research. Legs with 120N.m of maximum knee torque give a base for gait and balance work.
2. Perception and mapping. The depth camera and 3D LiDAR feed navigation and scene-understanding experiments.
3. Voice interaction. The 4 microphone array and 5W speaker support speech and human-robot interaction projects.
4. AI and control development. Secondary development access and an optional high computing power module allow custom software and models.
5. Teaching. A humanoid that folds down makes a practical demonstration platform for robotics courses.
6. Prototype integration. Integrators can test humanoid behavior in a task before designing a final system.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page; a quotation is the way to proceed, and it is tailored to the version and options you need. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. Everything you need to start the request is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is the Unitree G1 Edu Standard?

It stands 1320x450x200mm (height, width and thickness). Folded, it measures 690x450x300mm.

How long does the battery last?

The battery life is about 2h on the 9000mAh quick-release smart battery. The charger is rated 54V 5A.

How many degrees of freedom does it have?

The total ranges from 23 to 43 on the G1 EDU. The waist has 1 degree of freedom, with an option for 2 additional ones.

Can I develop my own software for it?

Yes, secondary development is listed for the G1 EDU, and the robot supports intelligent OTA upgrades. A high computing power module, such as Orin, can be added.

Which sensors and connections does it have?

It carries a depth camera and a 3D LiDAR, a 4 microphone array and a 5W speaker. Wireless connectivity is WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and a manual controller is listed.

Are the IP rating and the payload listed?

Neither appears in the specification table, so please ask for them with your quotation request. The arm maximum load is about 3Kg.

Where can I buy the Unitree G1 Edu Standard and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on the configuration and delivery, so we give it in the quotation rather than on the page.

Summary

The Unitree G1 Edu Standard Humanoid Robot with Fake Hands (G1EDU-U1) answers a modest question with a serious machine: two hours of battery, a folding body and an open development interface are enough to start real humanoid research. It offers 23 to 43 degrees of freedom, 120N.m of knee torque, a depth camera with 3D LiDAR and an 8-core CPU, and it leaves room to grow with extra computing and newer software. If that matches your project, this page is the starting point.