Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2) Humanoid Robot

Unitree RoboticsSKU: RB-Unt-48
Manufacturer #: G1-EDU-U2

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  • Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2) Humanoid Robot
  • 29 degrees of freedom with expanded waist and arm mobility
  • NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX onboard compute at 100 TOPS
  • 3D LiDAR and Intel RealSense depth camera for spatial sensing
  • Quick-release battery delivers about 2 hours of runtime
  • Secondary development support with open SDK access included
  • Bipedal humanoid platform built for dynamic balance and mobility

The Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2) Humanoid Robot is a bipedal humanoid platform engineered by Unitree Robotics for embodied AI research and development. It combines full-body actuation with onboard computing and sensing to walk, balance, and interact within human-centered spaces. As the Plus tier within the G1 EDU lineup, this configuration adds extra waist and arm mobility beyond the entry EDU model, giving developers a wider range of motion to work with while retaining the same open development access across the series. The result is a versatile research companion suited to university labs, robotics startups, and technical demonstration environments where hands-on experimentation with humanoid hardware is the goal.

Onboard sensing lets the robot continuously read its surroundings, tracking nearby people and obstacles so it can adjust its movements in real time. A built-in voice interface supports natural two-way interaction, letting it listen and respond during collaborative tasks. Between sessions, its swappable battery keeps downtime short so testing can continue with minimal interruption. Because it exposes secondary development access alongside compatible open-source tooling, engineering teams can write custom control software, integrate it into existing robotics workflows, and move policies from simulation onto the physical robot. This combination of flexible deployment and open ecosystem support makes it well suited to research institutions, educational programs, and robotics developers building toward more advanced embodied AI applications.

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Total DoF
29
Payload
3 kg
Battery Life
2 hrs
Computing Power
100 TOPS
Weight
35 kg+
Model Features
Core hardware systems that define this configuration's perception, arm control, and locomotion.
Capabilities

Beyond its mechanical hardware, the platform layers on software and interaction capabilities that support open development.

Environmental Perception

Depth and LiDAR sensing continuously scan for obstacles, people, and terrain around the robot. This live sensor data feeds the AI stack for more context-aware behavior.

Open SDK & Simulation Tools

Secondary development access lets engineering teams write custom control code and test behaviors in simulation before moving to hardware. Companion repositories support the full pipeline from training through sim-to-real transfer.

Natural Human-Robot Interaction

Voice and audio feedback let the robot listen and respond during shared tasks. Combined with its expressive movement, this supports comfortable operation alongside people.

Modular Developer Ecosystem

Gigabit Ethernet and USB interfaces make it straightforward to attach custom payloads, cameras, or compute modules. Continuous over-the-air updates keep the software stack current over time.

Use Cases & Application Scenarios
From lab benches to demo floors, here is where this configuration typically gets to work.
Robotics Lab & Research Deployment
Deployed on lab benches and research platforms, the robot supports locomotion and balance experiments as teams iterate between simulation and physical hardware. Its LiDAR, depth camera, and onboard AI compute let researchers log detailed telemetry from every trial and compare results across sessions. 
Collaborative & Educational Interaction
In classroom and lab settings, the robot engages students and visitors through voice interaction and expressive movement, making embodied AI concepts easier to grasp firsthand. Its built-in microphone array and speaker support natural back-and-forth exchanges, letting it respond during a live session rather than follow a fixed script. That combination of movement and conversation gives instructors and demonstrators a hands-on way to introduce core robotics and embodied AI concepts. 
Demonstration & Light Industrial Trials
At trade shows, technology expos, and light industrial pilot programs, the platform demonstrates coordinated bipedal movement and stable balance recovery in front of live audiences. Operators can walk it through structured routines that highlight smooth, repeatable motion under real-world observation conditions. These same routines double as an early proof of concept for evaluating humanoid mobility ahead of more specialized task trials. 
Ongoing Development & Platform Growth
Development teams use the open computing stack and secondary development access to prototype new perception and control behaviors, with the platform evolving through ongoing software updates. Compatible with ROS-based workflows and the Unitree SDK, it supports everything from custom perception pipelines to full sim-to-real policy transfer. Regular OTA updates keep the platform current as new tools and reference behaviors become available. 
Key Components
Single Arm DOF
5 DOF per arm
Single Leg DOF
6 DOF per leg
Waist DOF
3 DOF
Joint Torque / Actuation
120 N.m peak knee joint torque
Arm Maximum Load
About 3 kg arm payload
3D LiDAR
Livox MID-360, 360° horizontal FOV, 59° vertical range
Depth Camera
Intel RealSense D435i, RGB-D vision
Microphone Array & Speaker
4-microphone array + 5 W speaker
Onboard Computing
NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, 100 TOPS AI compute
Battery & Wiring
9000 mAh quick-release battery, about 2 hours runtime; full joint hollow electrical routing
Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2) Humanoid Robot

Model: G1-EDU-U2

Included Hand Type: Fixed Non-Dexterous Hand
What It Is
Fixed Hand Shape
Ships with a fixed, non-articulated hand-shaped end effector rather than a functional gripper.
No Grip Function
The fingers do not move or actuate, so this hand cannot grasp or manipulate objects.
Structural Wrist Cover
Caps the wrist joint and completes the arm's human-like silhouette.
Human-Like Form Factor
Sized and shaped to resemble a human hand for visual consistency with the rest of the platform.
Upgrade Path Available
Dexterous three-finger and five-finger hands are available on EDU-tier configurations.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2) Humanoid Robot

Model: G1-EDU-U2

Height, Width and Thickness (Stand)
Height, Width and Thickness (Fold)
Weight (With Battery)
Calf + Thigh Length
Arm Span

Values shown are from the manufacturer's reference.

Unitree G1 EDU Plus (U2) Humanoid Robot

Model: G1-EDU-U2

Total DOF
High-Power Computing
Developer Support
Hand Type

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