Unitree H1

Unitree's H1 is a full-size humanoid robot that has captured attention for its combination of impressive physical capabilities and relatively affordable pricing. Standing 180 cm tall and weighing just 47 kg, the H1 holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest full-sized humanoid robot at 3.3 m/s, and became the first electric humanoid to perform a standing backflip.

The robot's locomotion capabilities stem from Unitree's expertise in quadruped robots like the Go1 and B1. The H1 uses custom M107 electric motors capable of 360 N·m peak torque, providing the power needed for dynamic movements without the complexity and messiness of hydraulic systems. Each leg features multiple degrees of freedom at the hip, knee, and ankle, with all cabling routed internally for clean, snag-free operation.

The H1's sensor suite includes MID-360 LiDAR and Intel RealSense depth cameras, providing the perception capabilities needed for autonomous navigation. The robot runs on a dual-computer architecture that separates motion control from user development, supporting SDK programming in C++, Python, and ROS2. This open development approach has made the H1 popular with research institutions and robotics teams worldwide.

Priced at approximately $90,000, the H1 is positioned as a serious research and development platform rather than a consumer product. It can carry payloads up to 30 kg and operate for extended periods on battery power. Unitree continues to expand the H1's capabilities through software updates, with demonstrations showing increasingly sophisticated behaviors including running, jumping, and complex manipulation tasks.