Unitree H2 EDU SMART F Humanoid Robot

Anyone who has watched a humanoid walk across a stage knows that walking is the easy part to admire and the hard part to use. The real work of a research humanoid happens at the fingertips. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART F Humanoid Robot is configured with that in mind: a full-size H2 EDU body, fitted with light, five-finger hands that carry their own wrist cameras.

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

Background

Unitree Robotics and the H2 series

Unitree Robotics builds robots that research labs, universities and integrators can program themselves. The H2 series is its full-size humanoid line. The manufacturer describes a 180 cm humanoid design with streamlined elegance, and a platform with 31 degrees of freedom and 360N·m joint torque that replicates dynamic movement precisely. It also states that the algorithms evolve continuously via OTA, so the robot can receive software improvements after it has been delivered.

Within the series, the H2 is the base platform and the H2 EDU is the development edition. The EDU line is then split into lettered SMART versions. Each pairs the same body with a different hand and compute arrangement. You can browse the whole family in the Unitree H2 EDU category.

Where the SMART F sits in the range

The sources name these related versions: H2, H2 EDU, H2 EDU STANDARD, H2 EDU SMART A DEX1-1 Plus, H2 EDU SMART B DEX3-1, H2 EDU SMART D DEX5-1, H2 EDU SMART E DEX5-1P Tactile and H2 EDU SMART F Revo 2 Basic. The suffix after SMART F tells you what is different about this one: its hands are BrainCo Revo 2 Basic units. Each is a five-finger hand with a wrist-mounted RGB camera.

The manufacturer describes the hands as a lightweight manipulation solution. They have 6 DoF per hand, weigh 383 g per hand and offer no tactile feedback. That last point is a deliberate trade, and it matters when you choose between versions.

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 charging time, the operating temperature range, the camera resolution or the noise level; they are confirmed at quotation.

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

The body is the same across the EDU family. The difference is in what the robot does with its hands and how much compute it ships with. The SMART F uses BrainCo Revo 2 Basic hands, which the manufacturer describes as a lightweight manipulation solution. At 383 g per hand and 6 DoF, they add little mass at the end of the arm. Each also carries an RGB camera on the wrist, which gives a learning system a view of the object from the gripper itself, in addition to the head camera.

The hands have no tactile feedback. A team that wants to study contact, slip or pressure will look at versions built around tactile hands, such as the Unitree H2 EDU SMART E Humanoid Robot, which the sources list as DEX5-1P Tactile. A team that mainly needs to grasp, carry, hand over and demonstrate will find the SMART F a simpler and lighter place to begin.

What does the empty PC3 slot mean for compute?

In this version the PC3 slot is empty. The manufacturer states that you can optionally add 1 x Nvidia Jetson Thor for an additional fee. The H2 EDU line is documented with high-power computing module options from multiple brands and models, such as Thor. This suits teams that already know which onboard compute they want, and teams that would rather add it in a second step. If you intend to run large perception or policy models on the robot itself, say so when you request the quotation, so the configuration is set up correctly from the start.

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

University laboratories are the clearest fit. A full-size humanoid with 31 degrees of freedom gives students and researchers a platform for locomotion, whole-body control and manipulation studies, and the wrist cameras give imitation-learning work a useful extra view. Corporate research groups and system integrators can use the same platform to evaluate how a humanoid would behave in their own facilities before committing to a larger program.

Training centers and technical institutes may also find it useful, because the body is open to development and the hands are light enough to be handled with confidence. Buyers who need touch sensing in the hand should look at the tactile versions instead, and buyers who prefer another hand type can compare the Unitree H2 EDU SMART B Humanoid Robot or the Unitree H2 EDU SMART D Humanoid Robot. If your project does not need dexterous hands at all, the base H2 EDU is the simpler starting point.

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

1. Manipulation research: five-finger hands with 6 DoF each allow grasping and handling studies on a full-size body.
2. Imitation learning: wrist-mounted RGB cameras give a close view of the object while the arm demonstrates a task.
3. Locomotion and whole-body control: 31 degrees of freedom and 360N·m leg joint torque support work on walking and balance.
4. Human-robot interaction: the array microphone and high-power speaker support voice-based demonstrations.
5. Teaching and training: a development-ready humanoid gives students direct access to real hardware.
6. Operational evaluation: integrators can test carrying and handover tasks within the arm payload of about 7 kg rated.

Pricing and Availability

We do not publish prices on this page. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART F Humanoid Robot is supplied by quotation, and the quotation is where the configuration, including the optional Jetson Thor, is set out. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART F Humanoid Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hands does the SMART F include?

It includes 2 × five-finger BrainCo Revo 2 Basic hands with wrist-mounted RGB cameras. Each has 6 DoF and weighs 383 g.

Do the hands have tactile feedback?

No. The SMART F hands offer no tactile feedback. Versions built around tactile hands, such as the SMART E, are the better comparison for contact sensing.

How tall is the robot and how much does it weigh?

The H2 and H2 EDU body stands 1820 x 456 x 218mm and weighs about 70kg with its battery.

How long does the battery last?

The manufacturer states a battery life of about 3h from a 15Ah (0.972KWh) battery. The charging time has not been published.

Can I add more compute?

Yes. The PC3 slot in this version is empty, and 1 x Nvidia Jetson Thor can optionally be added for an additional fee.

How does it connect wirelessly?

It supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Software improvements arrive via OTA, according to the manufacturer.

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

You can request it through this page. The cost depends on the configuration and is given in the quotation, not as a listed price.

Summary

A humanoid earns its place in a lab when it can do something useful with its hands. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART F Humanoid Robot puts a full-size, 31-degree-of-freedom H2 EDU body behind light BrainCo Revo 2 Basic hands with wrist cameras, and leaves the compute slot open for the module you choose. It does not offer tactile feedback, and that is the clear boundary to weigh against the other SMART versions. For a quotation tailored to your project, this page is the starting point.