Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot
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- UNITREE ROBOTICS
- MODEL:
- H2-EDU-SMART-J
- PART #:
- H2-EDU-SMART-J
- ORIGIN:
- China
- Warranty:
- 12 MONTHS
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- Unitree-H2-EDU-SMART-J
Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot
Most humanoid robots are judged by their legs. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot asks you to look at the hands first: two BrainCo Revo 3 U21 hands, each with 21 degrees of freedom and a camera on the wrist. A full-size walking platform is the carrier, and what the hands can do with an object is the point of this configuration.
The Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot is available through this page, by quotation.
Background
Unitree and the H2 family
Unitree Robotics is known for legged machines, and the H2 is its full-size humanoid. The sources name several versions: H2, H2 EDU, H2 EDU STANDARD, a lettered H2 EDU SMART range running from A to M, and H2 PLUS. The SMART J described here is one lettered configuration of the H2 EDU line. Each letter marks a different package, so it is worth reading a version name as carefully as the model name.
The platform is a body of 31 degrees of freedom: 6 in each leg, 7 in each arm, 3 at the waist and 2 in the head. That is enough articulation for a robot to walk, reach, turn its torso and direct its gaze, which is what research groups need before they can ask harder questions about manipulation and interaction.
What sets the SMART J apart
What marks this version is its end effector and its compute arrangement. The hands are BrainCo Revo 3 U21 units described as high-end and direct-drive, with 21 degrees of freedom per hand and no tactile feedback. Wrist-mounted RGB cameras give each hand its own view of the work.
Computing is split in two. PC1 is an Intel Core i5 that handles platform functions, and PC2 is an Intel Core i7 reserved for user development. A third slot, PC3, is empty in this version. One Nvidia Jetson Thor can be added there as an option, quoted separately. That layout leaves the robot's own control work apart from your code, and leaves room to grow.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Standing dimensions | 1820 x 456 x 218 mm | H2 EDU |
| Weight with battery | Approximately 70 kg | H2 EDU |
| Body degrees of freedom | 31 (6 per leg, 7 per arm, 3 waist, 2 head) | H2 EDU |
| Maximum peak torque, leg joints | 360 N·m | H2 EDU |
| Maximum peak torque, arm joints | 120 N·m | H2 EDU |
| Battery | 15 Ah (0.972 kWh) | H2 EDU |
| Battery life | Approximately 3 h | H2 EDU |
| Vision sensor | Wide-angle humanoid binocular camera | H2 EDU |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | H2 EDU |
| End effector | 2 × BrainCo Revo 3 U21 hands with wrist-mounted RGB cameras | SMART J |
| Hand degrees of freedom | 21 per hand, no tactile feedback, direct-drive | SMART J |
| PC1 | Intel Core i5 (platform functions) | SMART J |
| PC2 | Intel Core i7 (user development) | SMART J |
| PC3 | Slot empty; 1 Nvidia Jetson Thor optional | SMART J |
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 weight of the SMART J hands, the sensing range of the wrist cameras, the operating temperature range, the charging time or the SDK documentation for the SMART J; they are confirmed at quotation.
What makes the SMART J different from other H2 EDU versions?
The body is the shared part. The differences lie in the hands and the computers. Where a different lettered package suits a task better, you can compare it on its own page, for instance the Unitree H2 EDU SMART A Humanoid Robot or the Unitree H2 EDU SMART F Humanoid Robot. The whole line is gathered in the Unitree H2 EDU category.
The SMART J puts its weight on dexterity. With 21 degrees of freedom in each hand, a research team can work on grasp planning, in-hand manipulation and imitation of human hand motion. The absence of tactile feedback is worth stating plainly: the hands do not report touch, so contact has to be inferred from vision, from the wrist cameras and from motor behavior. For teams whose work is vision-led grasping, that is a workable arrangement. For teams whose work depends on touch sensing, it is a limit to weigh before ordering.
Why does the empty PC3 slot matter?
A humanoid that runs perception models needs headroom. The SMART J ships with PC1 for platform functions and PC2 for your own development, and it leaves the PC3 slot open. One Nvidia Jetson Thor can be added for an additional fee, which suits teams that expect to run heavier onboard workloads later. Teams that do not need it can leave the slot empty and avoid paying for capacity they will not use.
Because the PC1 and PC2 roles are separated, platform functions stay on their own computer while your experiments run on another. In practice that means a crashed experiment is less likely to take the robot's own functions down with it.
Who is the Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot for?
University laboratories are the clearest fit. A group studying manipulation, teleoperation or learning from demonstration gets a human-scale body, a dexterous pair of hands and a development computer in one package.
Corporate research teams exploring humanoid automation form a second group. A robot of 1820 mm standing height works at human-scale benches, shelves and workstations, so trials reflect real layouts. Integrators who build demonstrations for clients are a third group, particularly where hand dexterity is the feature being shown.
Buyers who care mainly about locomotion, or who want a different hand arrangement, should compare neighboring versions, such as the Unitree H2 EDU SMART B Humanoid Robot or the Unitree H2 EDU SMART C Humanoid Robot, before deciding. Tell us your application and we will help match the version to it.
What is the Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot used for?
- Dexterous manipulation research. Grasping, regrasping and tool handling with 21-degree-of-freedom hands.
- Vision-guided grasping. Wrist-mounted RGB cameras give each hand its own viewpoint on the object.
- Teleoperation and imitation. Human hand motion can be mapped onto hands with matching articulation.
- Embodied AI development. User code runs on the Intel Core i7 computer, kept apart from platform functions.
- Teaching and training. A full-size humanoid gives students real hardware for control and perception courses.
- Demonstrations and pilot trials. A human-height robot with working hands makes automation ideas concrete for stakeholders.
Pricing and Availability
This product is sold by quotation, and we do not print prices here. Send us your requirements, including whether you want the optional Nvidia Jetson Thor, and we will prepare a quotation for your configuration. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so there are no surprises after you decide. The Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot is available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many degrees of freedom does the body have?
The H2 EDU platform has 31 degrees of freedom: 6 per leg, 7 per arm, 3 at the waist and 2 in the head. The hands of the SMART J add 21 degrees of freedom each.
Do the hands have tactile sensing?
No. The SMART J hands are described as having no tactile feedback. Each hand does carry a wrist-mounted RGB camera.
What computers are inside?
PC1 is an Intel Core i5 for platform functions, and PC2 is an Intel Core i7 for user development. The PC3 slot is empty.
Can I add an Nvidia Jetson Thor?
Yes. One Nvidia Jetson Thor can optionally be added to the PC3 slot for an additional fee, quoted with your order.
How long does the battery last?
The H2 EDU battery is 15 Ah (0.972 kWh), with a battery life of approximately 3 h.
How tall is the robot and how much does it weigh?
The H2 EDU platform stands 1820 x 456 x 218 mm and weighs approximately 70 kg with its battery.
Where can I buy the Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?
You can request it through this page. The cost depends on your configuration, so it is given in a quotation rather than printed here.
Summary
The Unitree H2 EDU SMART J Humanoid Robot is a full-size walking platform that puts its dexterity in the hands: 21 degrees of freedom each, a camera on each wrist, and no tactile feedback. Two computers keep platform functions and your own development apart, and an open slot leaves room for a Jetson Thor. For research and education teams that care about what a humanoid does with an object, rather than only how it walks, this version deserves a close look. To request a quotation, this page is the starting point.
