Unitree H2 EDU SMART I Humanoid Robot

Twelve versions of one humanoid, and often only a letter apart: choosing the right Unitree H2 usually comes down to choosing the right hands. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART I Humanoid Robot answers that question with two five-finger tactile Inspire RH56E2 hands, each carrying a wrist-mounted RGB camera, on a full-size humanoid body built for research and development work.

This product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the H2 series

Unitree Robotics is a manufacturer of legged and humanoid robots, and the H2 is a full-size humanoid in its range. The headline figures for the H2 series are 31 degrees of freedom and 360N.m joint torque, together with precise dynamic movement replication. Those numbers describe a platform meant to move with force and to copy motion closely, which matters to anyone studying whole-body control.

The H2 family is sold in many named versions: H2 BASIC, H2 EDU STANDARD, H2 EDU SMART A through I, and H2 Plus. The EDU versions are aimed at laboratories, universities and integrators who want to build their own software on top of the machine. The SMART I sits within that group of lettered versions.

What sets the SMART I apart

The distinguishing feature of this version is its end effector. It carries two five-finger tactile Inspire RH56E2 hands with wrist-mounted RGB cameras. Each hand has 6 DoF, weighs 790 g and has 17 tactile sensors, and the hands are built for five-finger tactile manipulation.

Touch sensing changes what a researcher can ask of a humanoid. A camera tells the robot where an object is; tactile sensors tell it how the object is being held. With a camera at each wrist and sensors across the fingers, the same hand can approach, grasp and adjust, all while recording what it senses. Teams working on this kind of manipulation can compare the sensor streams directly. For the wider family, see the Unitree H2 EDU category.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the maximum walking speed, the camera resolution, the charging time, the noise level, the hand grip force or whether a lidar is fitted; they are confirmed at quotation.

What do the Inspire RH56E2 hands add to the H2?

A humanoid without capable hands is mostly a walking platform. The hands are where the robot meets the task, and the RH56E2 pair is the reason to choose this version. Six degrees of freedom per hand and five fingers allow a range of grasps, while 17 tactile sensors per hand give the control software a record of contact rather than a guess about it.

The wrist cameras add a second viewpoint. The head carries a wide-angle humanoid binocular camera, and the wrists look at the object from close range, which helps when the hand itself would block the view from the head. Together, these sensors suit work on grasp planning, in-hand adjustment and learning from demonstration.

The body behind the hands is substantial. The arms reach a maximum joint torque of 120 N.m, and the maximum arm payload is a peak of about 15 kg and a nominal figure of about 7 kg. Those are arm figures for the H2 EDU line; they say nothing about what the hands themselves can grip.

How does the SMART I fit into the H2 EDU range?

The H2 EDU line shares one body: the same standing dimensions of 1820 x 456 x 218 mm, the same weight with battery of approximately 70 kg, and the same 360 N.m maximum leg joint torque. What separates the lettered SMART versions is the equipment layered on top, and the SMART I is the version defined by its tactile Inspire RH56E2 hands.

On compute, the H2 EDU line offers up to Jetson AGX Thor (2070 TOPS). The compute module for this exact version is settled in the quotation. Intelligent OTA updates are available, so software can be refreshed without returning the robot.

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

University laboratories studying manipulation will find the tactile hands the main attraction, since contact data can be collected from the first session. Corporate research teams evaluating humanoids for handling tasks can use the platform to test how far touch sensing improves reliability before committing to a production design.

Integrators and developers building software for humanoids get a full-size body, onboard compute options, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and OTA updates. Training institutions can use the robot to teach students how perception, control and hardware fit together.

If your project needs a different end-effector configuration, other lettered versions are listed separately, for example the Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot and the Unitree H2 EDU SMART B Humanoid Robot. Their exact equipment is set out in each quotation. Note that the robot is not waterproof or dustproof and is specified for 0°C to 40°C, so it suits indoor laboratories and controlled spaces rather than wet or dusty sites.

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

1. Dexterous manipulation research: study grasping and in-hand adjustment using five-finger hands and tactile sensing.
2. Imitation and demonstration learning: use the platform's precise dynamic movement replication to teach the robot from human motion.
3. Perception fusion: combine the head's binocular camera with the wrist cameras and tactile data.
4. Human-robot interaction: use the array microphones and high-power speaker to build voice-driven behaviors.
5. Whole-body control: develop balance and motion strategies on a platform with 31 degrees of freedom and 360 N.m leg joint torque.
6. Teaching and demonstration: show students and visitors what a modern humanoid with touch sensing can do.

Pricing and Availability

No price is printed on this page, because each configuration is quoted individually. Please request a quotation and state your application, your location and the version you need. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART I Humanoid Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hands does the SMART I have?

It has two five-finger tactile Inspire RH56E2 hands with wrist-mounted RGB cameras. Each hand has 6 DoF, weighs 790 g and has 17 tactile sensors.

How many degrees of freedom does the H2 series have?

The H2 series has 31 degrees of freedom and a joint torque of 360N.m.

What is the arm payload?

The maximum arm payload is a peak of about 15 kg and a nominal figure of about 7 kg.

What are the size and weight?

The standing dimensions are 1820 x 456 x 218 mm, and the weight with battery is approximately 70 kg, for the H2 EDU line.

Can it work outdoors or in wet conditions?

No. The operating temperature is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), and the robot is not waterproof or dustproof.

How is the robot connected and updated?

It supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and intelligent OTA updates are supported.

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

It is available through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on the configuration and destination, so send a request and you will receive a quotation.

Summary

Among many H2 versions separated by a single letter, the SMART I is the one defined by its hands: five fingers, 17 tactile sensors per hand and a camera at each wrist, mounted on a 31-degree-of-freedom body with 360 N.m of leg joint torque. For teams whose work depends on touch, that is the deciding feature. To settle the open details and arrange delivery, this page is the starting point.