Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot

Stand next to the Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot and the first thing you notice is the eye line. It is a full-size machine built to work at human height, with two legs to cross a floor and two seven-joint arms to reach what is on the bench. For teams in labs, universities and pilot plants, that shape means the robot can enter spaces as they already are, without the rooms being rebuilt around it.

The Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

The company and the H1 lineage

The H1-2 is made by Yushu Technology Co., Ltd., known worldwide as Unitree Robotics. The company is widely associated with legged and humanoid platforms, and its humanoid line is where the H1 family sits. The H1-2 belongs to the same family as the Unitree H1 Humanoid Robot, and buyers who want to see the whole family side by side can browse the Unitree H1 / H1-2 category.

The two versions carry different names for a reason, and each should be quoted and compared on its own sheet. The figures in this article belong to the H1-2 only. None of them should be carried over to the H1, and the H1 figures should not be read into the H1-2.

Positioning and key technology

The H1-2 is a full-size universal humanoid robot. Several choices inside the frame explain that word "universal". The joints use industrial grade crossed roller bearings, built for high precision and high load capacity. The peak torque density is 189N.m/Kg. Each leg has 6 degrees of freedom and each arm has 7, and the sensor configuration pairs a 3D LIDAR with a depth camera. Software stays current through continuous OTA upgrades and updates.

Taken together, these choices point to a platform for people who want to develop behaviors, test manipulation and study locomotion on a body that is already close to human scale. It sits in the wider group of Bipedal Humanoids, a category that runs from compact research robots to full-size machines like this one.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the runtime per charge, the IP rating, the operating system, the wireless connectivity, the operating temperature or the contents of the box; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the H1-2 different from a wheeled or arm-only robot?

A wheeled base with an arm on top is a fine answer when the floor is flat and the task is at a single station. The H1-2 answers a different question. It has two legs of 6 degrees of freedom each, with three joints at the hip, one at the knee and two at the ankle, and thigh and calf segments of 400mm each. That layout lets a robot be developed for walking, turning and balancing on a body shaped like ours, which matters when the research itself is about legged motion.

The upper body is where the platform stops being only a walker. Each arm has 7 degrees of freedom, split into three at the shoulder, one at the elbow and three at the wrist. That gives researchers room to study reach, posture and hand placement. The arm carries a peak load of about 21Kg and a rated load of about 7Kg, so the difference between a short burst and steady work is clear from the start.

Moving speed is below 2m/s. That is a plain figure for planning: the H1-2 is a platform for deliberate work in rooms and corridors, and teams should plan test courses around it.

How do the sensors, hands and software shape what you can build?

A body is only half of a research platform. The H1-2 carries a 3D LIDAR and a depth camera, a combination that gives it both a wide spatial picture and close-range depth information. Developers working on mapping, obstacle handling or object finding can start from that sensor pairing rather than adding their own.

The hand question is left open on purpose. The dexterous hand is optional, with the Dex5-1 or other ambidextrous hands on offer. A buyer who works on grasping can choose the hand with the quotation, while one who is mainly studying locomotion may not need one. This is worth settling early, because the hand affects what the arms can do in practice.

Software keeps moving too. The H1-2 receives continuous OTA software upgrades and updates, so the robot is not a fixed product on the day it arrives. For a university group or an integrator, that means a platform that can follow the work as it changes.

Who is the Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot for?

Universities and research institutes are the clearest fit. A full-size humanoid with 6-DOF legs and 7-DOF arms supports work in control, balance, manipulation and human-robot interaction on one body. Labs that teach robotics will also find it a strong anchor for advanced courses, because students can work on a machine that looks and moves like the systems they read about.

Robotics companies and system integrators form the second group. They can use the H1-2 to prototype tasks in spaces made for people, test perception with the LIDAR and depth camera, and show clients what a humanoid can do before committing to a larger program. Innovation centers and demonstration venues will find the same value in a robot that is easy for visitors to understand at a glance.

Buyers who want to compare before deciding should look at the Unitree H1 Humanoid Robot as the other version in the family. Those who prefer a different scale or a newer family can also review the Unitree H2-A Standard B Humanoid Robot.

What is the Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot used for?

1. Legged locomotion research. Six degrees of freedom per leg give a base for work on walking, balance and gait control.
2. Manipulation studies. Seven-joint arms with a rated load of about 7Kg support reaching, lifting and placement experiments.
3. Perception and navigation development. The 3D LIDAR and depth camera support mapping, obstacle detection and scene understanding.
4. Dexterous hand development. With the optional Dex5-1 or another ambidextrous hand, teams can test grasping and in-hand tasks.
5. Teaching and training. A full-size humanoid gives students a real machine for advanced robotics courses and lab projects.
6. Demonstration and pilot projects. The human-scale body lets integrators and innovation centers show humanoid work in everyday spaces.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing is not listed on this page. Every H1-2 is quoted to the buyer, with the hand option and the exact configuration set out in the quotation. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so the buyer sees the whole picture before any commitment. To begin, send a quotation request for the Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot, which is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is the Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot?

The height is about 178CM and the weight is about 70kg. The key dimensions are (1503+285)mm × 510mm × 287mm.

How many degrees of freedom does it have?

Each leg has 6 degrees of freedom: hip x 3, knee x 1 and ankle x 2. Each arm has 7: shoulder x 3, elbow x 1 and wrist x 3.

What can the arms carry?

The arm load is a peak of about 21Kg and a rated load of about 7Kg. Plan routine work around the rated figure.

Does it come with a dexterous hand?

The dexterous hand is optional, with the Dex5-1 or other ambidextrous hands available. You choose it together with the quotation.

What sensors does it carry, and how is the software kept current?

The sensor configuration is a 3D LIDAR plus a depth camera. Software arrives through continuous OTA upgrades and updates.

How long does it run on one charge?

The battery is 15Ah (0.864KWh) with a maximum voltage of 67.2V. A runtime figure is not part of the published data, so ask for it with your quotation.

Where can I buy the Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, by quotation. No price is shown here, because the cost depends on the configuration and the hand option you choose, and the quotation sets it out in full.

Summary

The Unitree H1-2 Universal Humanoid Robot is built on a simple idea: if the robot is shaped like the people who work in a space, the space does not have to change. About 178CM tall, with 6-DOF legs, 7-DOF arms, a 3D LIDAR with a depth camera, and an optional dexterous hand, it gives research and integration teams a full-size body to build on. For a Caribbean lab, university or integrator weighing a humanoid, this page is the starting point.