Unitree H1 (Evolution)
Unitree Robotics · Humanoid · China
The fastest commercially available bipedal humanoid, capturing speed world records. Built using low-cost cycloidal gearboxes and robust localized RL locomotion policies.
Unitree H1 (Evolution) specifications
| Availability | Shipping — Ordered directly from Unitree. (as of 2026-09-05) |
|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | 19 |
| Weight | 47 kg |
| Battery life | 3 h |
| Payload | 30 kg |
| Max speed | 3.3 m/s |
| Actuators | M107 High-Torque Joint Motors |
| Primary sensor | 3D LiDAR + Intel RealSense |
| Function | Research & development |
| Released | 2023 |
| Maturity | Advanced |
| Status | Active |
| Indicative price | $89,000 |
ZeroGantry verdict: 4 out of 5
Unitree H1 is the value champion of the humanoid market. At under $90k, it's the only humanoid you can actually buy today without a multi-year enterprise contract. The 3.3 m/s speed record is legitimate and verified — this robot can actually run. But it's a mobility platform first, manipulator second. The 19 DoF and simple grippers mean it's not going to assemble circuit boards or handle delicate parts. For research, education, and locomotion-focused development, it's unbeatable. For commercial manipulation tasks, you'll need to wait for the H2 or integrate your own hands.
What sets Unitree H1 (Evolution) apart
- Running velocity record of 3.3 m/s
- Under $90,000 unit manufacturing cost base
- Force estimation without load cells in joint drives
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Articles mentioning Unitree H1 (Evolution)
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