Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C Humanoid Robot

A humanoid robot is only as useful as what it can see and what it can pick up. The Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C Humanoid Robot is built around exactly those two questions: a head with its own AI computing, a binocular camera and chassis LiDAR for perception, and a choice of grippers and hands at the end of two arms. It is a dual-arm platform for people who want to put real work in front of a robot, not just watch it stand.

This product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Unitree and the R1 lineage

UNITREE ROBOTICS is known for compact, high-performance legged and humanoid machines that research labs, universities and integrators can actually afford to experiment with. The R1 family carries that approach into a dual-arm humanoid upper body that can be installed on a fixed base or on a mobile base. The lineup includes the R1-A5, R1-A7, R1-A5-D and R1-A7-D, and the R1-A5-D Ultimate C package described here.

The R1-A5-D sits in the 5-degree-of-freedom-per-arm branch of the family. If you are still deciding between packages, the Unitree R1-A5-D category and the wider Unitree R1 category show the related configurations side by side.

Positioning and key technology

The joints of the whole series use a low-inertia, high-speed inner rotor PMSM motor, built for superior responsiveness and heat dissipation. That matters for an arm that has to start, stop and hold a pose many times in a working session.

Computing is split between body and head. The body carries an 8-core high-performance CPU. The head carries a second 8-core high-performance CPU plus 10 TOPS of AI computing. Perception and interaction therefore have their own processing and do not compete with motion control for resources.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the ingress protection rating, the maximum travel speed of the chassis, the hand payload, the battery capacity or the operating temperature range; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the Smart Ultimate C different from the base R1-A5-D?

The base Unitree R1-A5-D Mobile Base Dual-Arm Humanoid Robot is the reference point for the hardware: the same arms, the same joint motors and the same body dimensions. The Smart packages are the lettered configurations built on top of it, and the Ultimate C is the top tier among them. The practical difference lies in how the robot is equipped and what you can do with it, not in a different frame.

Where the series offers choices, they are worth reading closely. Three end effectors are listed: a two-finger gripper, a three-finger dexterous hand and a five-finger dexterous hand. A wrist camera is optional on top of the binocular camera and chassis LiDAR. State your task when you ask for a quotation and we will match the package to it.

How does the robot see and speak?

Sensing starts with the chassis LiDAR, which is there to map and navigate the space around a mobile base. The binocular camera covers a horizontal field of view of 146° and a vertical field of view of 124°. That is wide enough to take in a work surface, a shelf or a person standing close to the robot in a single view. An optional wrist camera can be added for close work at the hand itself.

For interaction, the robot has dual speakers rated at 3W×2. Together with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, this gives it what it needs for voice prompts, remote supervision and connection to your own network and tools.

Who is the Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C for?

University and institute labs are the natural first group. A dual-arm humanoid with dedicated AI computing in the head lets students and researchers work on manipulation, vision and human-robot interaction without building a platform from scratch.

System integrators and product teams are the second group. The choice between a fixed base and a mobile base, and between three kinds of end effector, allows a pilot cell or demonstrator to be shaped around a real customer problem before any larger commitment.

Training centers and exhibition operators are the third. A robot that raises from a compact shrunk position to its full raised size, and that can speak through its own speakers, makes a strong teaching and demonstration tool.

If your needs are simpler or you are comparing packages, the Unitree R1-A5-D Smart C Humanoid Robot is the neighboring configuration to look at before you decide.

What is the Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C used for?

1. Manipulation research. Five degrees of freedom per arm give researchers a real dual-arm platform for grasping and handling studies.
2. Vision and perception work. The binocular camera, chassis LiDAR and optional wrist camera support experiments in mapping, detection and visual servoing.
3. Dexterous hand development. The two-finger, three-finger and five-finger options let teams compare end effectors on the same arms.
4. Mobile manipulation trials. On the mobile base, the robot can be tested at several stations in a lab, a workshop or a showroom.
5. Teaching and demonstration. A humanoid with speakers and wireless connectivity holds the attention of a classroom or a trade-show audience.
6. Pilot integration cells. Integrators can prototype a dual-arm workstation before deciding on a production design.

Pricing and Availability

We do not publish prices for this robot. Pricing depends on the mounting type, the end effector and the optional wrist camera you choose, so we prepare a written quotation for your exact configuration. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C Humanoid Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the robot be mounted on a fixed base?

Yes. The series supports two mounting types: a fixed base and a mobile base. You tell us which one you need when you ask for a quotation.

How large is the robot?

The R1-A5-D measures 683x520x440mm shrunk and 1600x520x440mm raised. It weighs approximately 30kg.

How many degrees of freedom does each arm have?

The R1-A5-D has 5 degrees of freedom per arm.

What hands can be fitted?

The series offers an optional two-finger gripper, a three-finger dexterous hand and a five-finger dexterous hand.

How long does the battery last?

When battery-powered, the robot runs for approximately 1.5h.

What computing power does it have?

The body has an 8-core high-performance CPU. The head has a second 8-core high-performance CPU plus 10 TOPS for AI tasks.

Where can I buy the Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page. The cost depends on the configuration, so we answer with a written quotation, which also covers delivery, customs and support.

Summary

The Unitree R1-A5-D Smart Ultimate C Humanoid Robot puts seeing and grasping first. It has a wide-view binocular camera, chassis LiDAR, dedicated AI computing in the head, 5-degree-of-freedom arms and a choice of three end effectors, on a fixed or mobile base. For a configuration matched to your project, this page is the starting point.