Unitree H2 EDU SMART C Humanoid Robot

Most robots arrive finished. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART C Humanoid Robot arrives with a deliberate gap: a compute slot left empty, and a pair of hands that already carry their own sensing. It is a humanoid for teams that want to decide for themselves how much intelligence goes on board, and that care more about what the fingers feel than about a polished demonstration.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the H2 family

Unitree Robotics is a maker of legged and humanoid robots, and the H2 is its full-size humanoid line. The sources name several versions inside that line: H2, H2 EDU STANDARD, H2 EDU SMART A, H2 EDU SMART B, H2 EDU SMART C, H2 EDU SMART H and H2 Plus. The EDU label marks the developer edition, the one meant for research groups, universities and integrators who intend to write their own software for the machine rather than only run it.

Within the EDU range, the SMART letters separate packages. Each letter fixes a different combination of hands and compute. If you are comparing, the pages for Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot and Unitree H2 EDU SMART B Humanoid Robot sit alongside this one, and the whole range is gathered in the Unitree H2 EDU category.

Where the SMART C sits

The SMART C is defined by two things. First, its hands: two three-finger tactile Dex3-1 hands, each with a wrist-mounted RGB camera. Each hand has 7 DoF, weighs 650 g and carries 33 tactile sensors. Second, its compute: the PC3 slot in this version is empty, and one Nvidia Jetson Thor can be added for an additional fee. The package is therefore built around precision manipulation with tactile feedback, with the heavy on-board compute left as an option you choose.

The rest of the platform is shared with the H2 EDU family: a 31-degree-of-freedom body, a frame of aerospace-grade aluminum, titanium alloy and high-strength engineering plastics, air cooling, and a removable smart battery.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the maximum walking speed, the IP rating, the operating temperature, the camera resolution, the charging time, the noise level or the software SDK details; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SMART C different from the other H2 EDU versions?

The answer is in the fingers. The SMART C carries Dex3-1 hands with 33 tactile sensors per hand, and a camera mounted at each wrist. That combination gives a researcher two kinds of evidence about every grasp: what the camera sees from the wrist, and what the fingertips feel on contact. Work on slip detection, grip adjustment and handling of fragile or irregular objects depends on exactly that pairing.

With 7 DoF per hand and a weight of 650 g each, the hands are built for dexterous work rather than for simple clamping. The other letters in the range are packaged differently, so compare their hand and compute choices against this one before you decide.

What does the empty PC3 slot mean for my project?

In this version, the PC3 slot is delivered empty. You can add one Nvidia Jetson Thor for an additional fee, and the H2 EDU family includes a high-performance computing module of up to Jetson AGX Thor at 2070 TOPS. For some teams, that is a feature. A lab that already runs its perception and policy models on its own hardware may not want to pay for a module it will not use. A lab that wants everything on board can request the Jetson Thor as part of the quotation.

Because the H2 EDU supports secondary development, you can write your own control and perception software for the robot.

Who is the Unitree H2 EDU SMART C for?

The first group is university and institute laboratories working on manipulation, tactile learning and human-robot interaction. The tactile hands and wrist cameras suit them directly, and the developer edition lets them run their own code. The second group is robotics teams in companies that evaluate humanoids for handling tasks and want real contact data before committing to a platform.

Educators are a third group. A full-size humanoid with a body of 31 degrees of freedom, a voice interface and Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity gives engineering students a platform to learn on, and the open compute slot lets a department scale the on-board hardware to its budget. Integrators who build demonstration or pilot cells are the fourth group.

If your work does not need tactile hands, another package in the range may fit better. The Unitree H2 EDU category lists them, and we can help you match a version to your project.

What is the Unitree H2 EDU SMART C used for?

1. Tactile manipulation research. Study grasping, in-hand adjustment and slip response using 33 tactile sensors per hand.
2. Vision-guided handling. Combine the wrist-mounted RGB cameras with the head's stereo cameras for pick-and-place experiments.
3. Locomotion and whole-body control. Develop walking and balance behavior on a 31-degree-of-freedom body with strong leg joints.
4. Human-robot interaction. Use the array microphones and high-power speakers to build voice-driven behavior.
5. Teaching and training. Give students hands-on work with a full-size humanoid and its development tools.
6. Compute and model testing. Add a Jetson Thor to the empty PC3 slot and run perception or policy models on board.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. Every Unitree H2 EDU SMART C Humanoid Robot is quoted to the configuration you need, including whether you want the optional Jetson Thor in the PC3 slot. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you know the whole picture before you commit. Send us your request, and the Unitree H2 EDU SMART C Humanoid Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hands does the SMART C have?

It has two three-finger tactile Dex3-1 hands with wrist-mounted RGB cameras. Each hand has 7 DoF, weighs 650 g and carries 33 tactile sensors.

Does the SMART C include the Jetson Thor compute module?

No. The PC3 slot in this version is empty. One Nvidia Jetson Thor can be added for an additional fee.

How much can the arms carry?

The arm payload is approx. 15 kg at peak and approx. 7 kg rated. The maximum peak torque at the arm joints is 120 N·m.

How long does the battery last?

The H2 EDU battery life is approximately 3 h. The battery is 15 Ah (0.972 kWh) with a maximum voltage of 75.6 V, and it is removable.

Can I write my own software for it?

Yes, secondary development is available on the H2 EDU, so you can build your own control and perception software.

What comes in the box?

The H2 EDU includes a removable smart battery, a charger and a manual remote controller.

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

You can buy it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on your configuration, so send us your requirements and we will prepare a quotation that covers delivery, customs and support.

Summary

The Unitree H2 EDU SMART C Humanoid Robot is a humanoid that leaves room on purpose. Its tactile hands and wrist cameras are ready for manipulation research from the first day, and its empty PC3 slot leaves the compute decision with you. With a 31-degree-of-freedom body, a removable battery and support for secondary development, it suits teams that want to build on a platform rather than simply run one. When you are ready to talk specifications, configuration and delivery, this page is the starting point.