Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H Humanoid Robot

A humanoid that walks across a lab floor makes a good demonstration, but one that can pick up a tool is a working instrument. The Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H Humanoid Robot is configured for that second job. It puts a full-size body, a heavy onboard AI module and two Inspire dexterous hands into one research platform, so a team can spend its time on manipulation and interaction code instead of on integration.

The Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H Humanoid Robot is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the H2 Plus family

Unitree Robotics builds legged and humanoid robots, and its machines are common in university labs and corporate research groups. The H2 Plus is a humanoid designed for research, advanced manipulation, embedded AI and human-robot interaction. It is sold in several named versions that share one body and differ mainly in computing and in the hands fitted at the wrists.

The versions named in the sources are the H2 PLUS SMART, a series of ULTIMATE configurations labeled A to N that correspond to different hand setups, and the H2 PLUS ULTIMATE-H, which uses the Inspire DFQ hand. If you are still comparing the range, the Unitree H2 Plus category lists every version in one place.

Where the ULTIMATE-H sits

The ULTIMATE-H is the configuration with two Inspire RH56DFQ-2 hands, each with five fingers and a wrist RGB camera. The body is shared with the rest of the series: 31 degrees of freedom, high-torque joints, a removable smart battery and a two-tier computing design. The hands add 12 degrees of freedom in total, which brings the full robot to 43.

In practice, this means the ULTIMATE-H is chosen for work where the hands matter most: grasping, in-hand motion, and learning from what a wrist camera sees. It is a development platform, and secondary development is supported.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the top speed, the IP rating, the power consumption, the operating temperature, the charging time, the hand payload for this configuration or the full package contents list; they are confirmed at quotation.

What sets the ULTIMATE-H apart within the H2 Plus range?

The answer is the hand. The H2 Plus body is common to the whole series, so the choice of version comes down to what sits at the end of each arm. The ULTIMATE-H carries the Inspire DFQ hands: two units, each with five fingers, 6 degrees of freedom, 12 joints and a repeatability of ±0.2 mm. A wrist RGB camera is fitted to each hand, which gives a learning pipeline a view of the grasp from the hand itself rather than only from the head.

There is a trade-off a buyer should weigh honestly. The Inspire DFQ hands have no tactile feedback. Work that depends on touch sensing, such as detecting slip or measuring contact force at the fingertip, would need another approach. Work that depends on visual servoing, repeatable finger positioning and camera-guided grasping is well served. If you are comparing hand setups, the Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE A is the first of the lettered configurations to look at.

Weight is worth a note too. The approximately 70 kg figure with battery excludes the hand configuration, so keep the hands in mind when planning mounts and transport.

How much computing does the ULTIMATE-H carry onboard?

A lot, and in two layers. An Intel Core i5 handles platform functions, while an Intel Core i7 is kept free for the user's own development. On top of that sits an NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 module, rated at up to 2070 TFLOPS sparse FP4, with 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus at 273 GB/s.

The practical value is that perception and policy inference can run on the robot instead of on a tethered workstation. For embedded AI research, that changes what can be tested away from the bench. Connectivity supports it: Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB, GMSL, RS-485 and CAN cover most sensor and peripheral needs. Smart OTA updates and a remote emergency stop round out the operating side.

The battery is a removable 15 Ah, 0.972 kWh smart pack, with a runtime of approximately 3 hours. Because the pack comes off, a team can plan sessions around a spare.

Who is the Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H for?

University labs and corporate research groups are the clearest fit. They are the teams that need a humanoid with capable hands, on-robot AI computing and an open path for secondary development. Manipulation researchers, in particular, gain from the repeatable five-finger hands and the wrist cameras.

System integrators and innovation centers form a second group. They use a platform like this to prove out a humanoid concept for a client before committing to a larger program. Educators running advanced robotics courses can also use it, provided the budget and the supervision are in place.

Some buyers will be better served elsewhere in the range. If your work needs the body and computing but not this specific hand, look at the Unitree H2 Plus SMART or the Unitree H2 Plus Standard. If tactile sensing is essential to your research, ask us about the other hand options before you decide.

What is the Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H used for?

1. Dexterous manipulation research. Five-finger hands with repeatable positioning support grasping and in-hand experiments.
2. Embedded AI development. The Jetson Thor module lets perception and control models run on the robot itself.
3. Human-robot interaction studies. A full-size humanoid frame with head cameras and arms suits experiments in shared spaces.
4. Imitation and policy learning. Wrist cameras and a wide-angle head camera provide multi-view data for training.
5. Secondary development. Open interfaces and a dedicated Intel Core i7 let teams build and test their own software stack.
6. Teaching and demonstration. Advanced courses and technology showcases use a humanoid of this class to show physical AI at work.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. Every configuration is quoted individually, and a request for quotation is the way to start. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you receive one clear set of terms. The Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H Humanoid Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many degrees of freedom does the ULTIMATE-H have?

The total is 43. The body accounts for 31 (6 per leg, 7 per arm, 3 at the waist and 2 for the head), and the two hands add 12 joints between them.

Which hands does the ULTIMATE-H use?

It uses two Inspire RH56DFQ-2 hands, each with five fingers and a wrist RGB camera. Each hand has 6 DoF and 12 joints, with ±0.2 mm repeatability and no tactile feedback.

What can the arms lift?

The arm payload is approximately 7 kg nominal, up to 15 kg peak.

How long does the battery last?

The runtime is approximately 3 hours from the removable 15 Ah, 0.972 kWh smart battery.

Can I run my own software on it?

Yes. Secondary development is supported, and an Intel Core i7 is reserved for user development alongside the NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 AI module.

Is there a version with a different hand?

Yes. The ULTIMATE series includes configurations labeled A to N for different hands, and the Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE A is one of them. Ask us which suits your research.

Where can I buy the Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H and what does it cost?

You can buy it through this page by requesting a quotation. We do not publish a price here; the cost depends on the configuration and the destination and is given in the quotation.

Summary

The ULTIMATE-H turns a capable humanoid body into a tool for hands-on work. Two Inspire DFQ hands with wrist cameras, 43 degrees of freedom, a Jetson Thor T5000 module and a removable battery give a research team a platform that can grasp, see and compute on its own. The missing tactile feedback is worth discussing before you commit, and we are glad to do that with you. For a quotation on the Unitree H2 Plus ULTIMATE-H Humanoid Robot, this page is the starting point.