Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller (G1-RCONTROLLER)

A humanoid robot that stands on two legs and works with two arms deserves a controller that is held with two hands. The Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller (G1-RCONTROLLER) is the official dual-stick remote for the Unitree G1, built for direct, low-latency control of the robot while you walk beside it, guide it and set its posture.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the G1 line

Unitree Robotics is a robotics company best known for legged machines, and the G1 is its humanoid platform. Humanoids of this kind are used in laboratories, universities and development teams that study locomotion, manipulation and human-robot interaction. A platform like that needs more than software. Someone has to be able to take command at any moment, and that is the job of a dedicated remote.

The G1 also comes in several versions: G1 EDU, G1 Air and G1 Pro. The remote on this page is an accessory for the G1 humanoid robot, and it belongs with the other Unitree control accessories in our Controllers category.

Positioning of the two-handed controller

The G1-RCONTROLLER is the official remote, which means it is made by the same manufacturer as the robot and intended for it. Its design idea is simple: two sticks, one for each hand, laid out so that locomotion and posture control feel natural and precise. For a team that handles a G1 every day, this is the everyday tool for moving the robot around, not an optional extra.

It connects through a digital transmission module and Bluetooth, on the 2.4 GHz frequency, and it charges over a standard USB input. Those are the practical details that decide whether a remote fits into a busy lab or a field demonstration, and they are listed in full below.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions, the weight, the battery capacity, the box contents, the button layout, the IP rating or the operating temperature; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes a two-handed controller different from a single-hand remote?

A humanoid has many things to do at once. It has to move forward, turn, and change its posture. A single-hand remote forces one thumb to handle all of that, or forces the operator to switch modes in the middle of a movement. The two-handed layout of the G1-RCONTROLLER splits the work between the hands, so that locomotion and posture control can be handled with the dual-stick design built for exactly this purpose.

The second difference is that this remote is made for the G1 and not adapted to it. It is the official remote for direct, low-latency control of the robot. For anyone who has fought with a general-purpose gamepad, that is the point: the controller and the robot come from the same source, and the link between them uses a digital transmission module and Bluetooth on 2.4 GHz.

How far and how long can the controller operate?

The remote control distance is 100m+ in open environments. That figure applies to open ground, and a building with walls and equipment is a different environment, so plan your tests on site. The running time is 4.5 hours, which is enough for a typical teaching session or a half-day of demonstrations before the remote needs power again.

Charging is simple. The controller takes a 5V, 2A USB input, the kind of standard supply that is easy to find in any workshop. Keeping a spare charger at the bench costs nothing in effort, and it means the remote is ready when the robot is.

Who is the Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller for?

Research laboratories and universities that already own a G1 are the first group. Students and staff need a reliable way to move the robot, and a dedicated remote keeps that task separate from the software under study. Educators in the same position will value a controller that is simple to hand over to a class.

Integrators and demonstration teams are the second group. When a G1 is shown to visitors or tested in a customer site, the person holding the remote is the one in charge, and a two-handed layout makes that person comfortable and precise. Teams that work with several Unitree robots may also look at the Unitree H2 Remote Controller or the Unitree R1 Remote Controller, which are made for other robots in the range. The G1-RCONTROLLER is the one for the G1.

If you are equipping a G1 for manipulation work, you may also want to review the Humanoid Accessories category for hands and related parts. The G1 EDU, G1 Air and G1 Pro versions are all part of the range, and no difference in how this remote works with each is documented, so please state your version when you request a quotation.

What is the Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller used for?

1. Walking the robot: the dual sticks drive G1 locomotion directly, with low latency.
2. Setting posture: the same two-handed layout handles posture control, so the operator can adjust the robot without a laptop.
3. Classroom teaching: a dedicated remote lets students move a humanoid safely and with confidence.
4. Laboratory testing: researchers keep manual command available while the robot runs other experiments.
5. Demonstrations: an operator can guide the robot in front of visitors, in open space, within the 100m+ open-environment range.
6. Field trials: with a running time of 4.5 hours and USB charging, the remote supports a full session away from the bench.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. Quotation is the way to buy: tell us your G1 version and quantity, and we will respond with an offer. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you know the whole picture before you commit. The Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller (G1-RCONTROLLER) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What robot does the G1-RCONTROLLER control?

It is the official remote for the Unitree G1 humanoid robot. It is designed for direct, low-latency control of that robot.

Which frequency and connection does it use?

It works on 2.4 GHz and communicates through a digital transmission module plus Bluetooth.

How far does the remote reach?

The remote control distance is 100m+ in open environments. Walls and obstacles will change what you get indoors, so test on your site.

How long does it run on one charge?

The running time is 4.5 hours.

How is it charged?

It uses a USB input at 5V and 2A, a standard supply.

Are the weight, dimensions and IP rating available?

Those figures are confirmed at quotation, so ask for them in your request.

Where can I buy the Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller (G1-RCONTROLLER) and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page, by quotation. We do not list a price here; send your request and we will answer with an offer that includes delivery, customs and support arrangements.

Summary

A humanoid is only as useful as the control you have over it in the moment, and two hands on two sticks is a natural answer to that. The Unitree G1 Two-Handed Remote Controller (G1-RCONTROLLER) gives G1 owners an official, dual-stick remote with 2.4 GHz, digital transmission and Bluetooth links, 100m+ open-environment range, 4.5 hours of running time and simple USB charging. If you are equipping a G1 for teaching, research or demonstration, this page is the starting point.