Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot

A humanoid that stands 1820 mm tall changes how a room feels, and it changes what a laboratory can ask of a machine. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot is built for teams that want a full-size body to teach, test and develop on, not a desktop curiosity. It combines 31 degrees of freedom with a binocular head camera, a voice system and a bionic head with facial features.

The Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the H2 family

UNITREE ROBOTICS is the maker of this robot. The H2 line is offered in several versions: H2, H2 EDU and H2 Plus. This page covers the H2 EDU in its SMART A configuration, and every figure below belongs to the H2 EDU. Nothing here is borrowed from the other versions.

The H2 EDU sits within a wider group of lettered SMART configurations. You can browse them in the Unitree H2 EDU category, which lists the related models side by side.

Positioning: a development platform with room to grow

The EDU name signals a platform for research, teaching and custom development. The base compute is an Intel Core i5 plus an i7 for custom development work. A high-power compute module is available as an option, with Thor named as one example. A dexterous hand is available too, in multiple model options.

That mix matters to a buyer. The body, joints and sensing are fixed, while the compute and hand can be matched to the project. A university lab and an integration team rarely need the same thing, and this platform leaves space for both.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the walking speed, the IP rating, the charging time, the operating temperature, whether a lidar is fitted, or the contents of the SMART A configuration; they are confirmed at quotation.

What does the EDU platform offer for development work?

The first answer is torque. The legs reach 360 N·m at the joint, and the arms reach 120 N·m. That split tells you where the design puts its strength: the legs carry and balance a body of about 70 kg with the battery fitted, and the arms are sized for manipulation work.

The second answer is compute. Many humanoid projects outgrow their onboard computer within a season. Here the base compute pairs an Intel Core i5 with an i7 for custom development, and a high-power module can be added, with Thor named as an option. Teams that plan perception or learning workloads can plan for that headroom from the start.

The third answer is the hand. A dexterous hand is available in several model options, so the end of the arm can be chosen for the task.

Finally, there is the interaction layer. The bionic head carries facial features, the binocular head camera has a wide field of view, and the array microphone and high-power speaker give the robot a voice and an ear. Together these make the robot suitable for demonstrations where people need to talk to it, not just watch it.

How much can the arms carry, and how long does the battery last?

The arm payload is a peak of about 15 kg and a rated load of about 7 kg. Plan your tasks around the rated figure for steady work, and treat the peak as the ceiling for short efforts.

The battery is 15 Ah and 0.972 kWh, with a runtime of about 3 hours. That is enough for a teaching session or a test block, and a charging routine can be planned around it.

Connectivity is WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. For a lab, that means the robot can join an existing wireless network and pair with nearby devices without extra adapters.

Who is the Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot for?

Universities and technical schools are the clearest fit. A full-size humanoid with 31 degrees of freedom gives students real hardware for motion control, perception and human-robot interaction studies, and the EDU platform is aimed at exactly that kind of work.

Research groups will value the compute options and the choice of dexterous hands. Integration companies and solution developers can use the robot as a base for custom applications, since the base compute is set up for custom development.

Exhibitors and training centers can use the bionic head, the voice system and the standing height of 1820 mm to draw a crowd and keep it engaged.

Other lettered configurations exist, among them SMART M, SMART B, SMART C and SMART D. If you are comparing packages, ask us to set them side by side when we quote.

What is the Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot used for?

1. University research. A full-size platform for studies in locomotion, manipulation and perception.
2. Classroom teaching. Hands-on hardware that lets students work with a real humanoid rather than a simulation alone.
3. Custom software development. Onboard compute with an i5 and i7 pairing, and optional high-power modules, for teams writing their own control and AI code.
4. Manipulation trials. Arms with a rated payload of about 7 kg and a choice of dexterous hands for grasping experiments.
5. Voice and interaction demonstrations. A bionic head, an array microphone and a high-power speaker for talking with visitors.
6. Operational evaluation. A way for integrators and organizations to assess how a humanoid fits their sites and workflows before wider plans are made.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing is provided by quotation, and it depends on the configuration you choose, including the compute module and the hand option. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you receive one clear plan from us. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many degrees of freedom does the robot have?

The H2 EDU has 31 degrees of freedom in total. The joint torque reaches 360 N·m in the legs and 120 N·m in the arms.

How tall and how heavy is it?

The standing dimensions are 1820 × 456 × 218 mm. The weight with the battery is about 70 kg.

How long does the battery last?

The battery is 15 Ah and 0.972 kWh, with a runtime of about 3 hours.

What can the arms lift?

The arm payload is a peak of about 15 kg and a rated load of about 7 kg. A dexterous hand is available in multiple model options.

What computing hardware is inside?

The base compute is an Intel Core i5 plus an i7 for custom development. A high-power compute module is an option, with Thor given as one example.

Does it have a camera and a voice system?

Yes. It has a binocular head camera with a wide field of view, plus an array microphone and a high-power speaker. The bionic head carries facial features.

Where can I buy the Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on the configuration, and we send the details with the quotation, including delivery, customs and support.

Summary

A tall humanoid earns its place when it gives a team something to build on, and this one does. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot offers 31 degrees of freedom, leg torque of 360 N·m, a rated arm payload of about 7 kg, a battery good for about 3 hours, and compute that can be extended. A bionic head, a wide-view camera and a voice system complete the picture for teaching and demonstration. For a quotation on this robot, this page is the starting point.