Available in four configurations with 5-DoF or 7-DoF arms and fixed or mobile bases
Total degrees of freedom range from 15 to 22 across the R1-D family
8-core CPU with 10 TOPS head compute, optional upgrade to 100 TOPS
Binocular RGB vision, 4-microphone array, and chassis LiDAR on mobile-base models
Dual arms deliver 2 to 4 kg payload with ±0.1 mm end-clamp accuracy
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and about 1.5 hours of battery runtime
The Unitree R1-D Ultra-Fast Deployment Dual-Arm Humanoid Robot is a professional humanoid platform built by Unitree for fast setup and multi-scenario deployment. It centers on a pair of coordinated arms that let it handle, position, and manipulate objects at a workstation or on the move. Rather than a single fixed build, the R1-D is offered as a family of four configurations, so buyers can choose between shorter or longer-reach arms and between a stationary or mobile base. This flexibility lets the same platform take on light assembly, sorting, inspection, and hands-on service work. It is designed for research groups, integrators, and commercial teams that need a capable dual-arm humanoid they can tailor to the task.
The R1-D perceives its surroundings through onboard vision and audio sensing, allowing it to recognize objects, track activity, and respond to what is happening around it. It supports both voice and visual collaboration, so people can direct it by speaking or by showing, and it can respond audibly in return. On the mobile configurations the robot can move through a space on its own to reach different work areas, while the stationary builds focus on precise, repeated handling at a fixed post. Battery operation gives it roughly the length of a typical work session before recharging, and it is set up for straightforward over-the-air updates. A mature, fully open development framework and SDK let engineering teams program custom behaviors, making it well suited to robotics research labs, embodied-AI programs, and service-oriented organizations.
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Humanoid Robot
Unitree R1-D
An ultra-fast-deployment dual-arm humanoid platform available in four configurations for embodied-AI research and real-world service work.
Total DoF
15-22
DoF Per Arm
5 or 7
Arm Payload
2-4 kg
Battery Life
~1.5 h
Onboard Compute
10-100 TOPS
Hardware Systems
Explore the three core hardware systems that define the R1-D across all four configurations, from perception to dual-arm manipulation to mobility.
Navigation LiDAR: Chassis LiDAR on mobile-base (-D) configurations
Wrist Camera: Optional close-range hand view
Dual-Arm Manipulation→
Dual-Arm Manipulation
DoF Per Arm: 5-DoF or 7-DoF depending on configuration
Arm Reach (upper + forearm): 420 mm (5-DoF) or 555 mm (7-DoF)
Max Arm Payload: 2 to 4 kg
Shoulder Torque: 60 Nm maximum
End-Clamp Accuracy: ±0.1 mm
End Effector: Optional two-finger gripper or three-finger / five-finger dexterous hand
Note: End effectors are selected per configuration and sold separately; the base package includes the charger only.
Mobility & Base→
Mobility & Base
Base Options: Fixed base (R1-A5, R1-A7) or mobile base (R1-A5-D, R1-A7-D)
Chassis DoF: 3 on mobile-base (-D) configurations; not applicable on fixed-base units
Navigation: Chassis LiDAR on mobile-base (-D) configurations
Total DoF (with gripper): 15 to 22 across the family
Waist / Head DoF: 1 waist, 2 head
Weight: Approx. 11 to 32 kg depending on configuration
Note: Mobile-base (-D) configurations add a driven chassis and navigation LiDAR; fixed-base units mount at a stationary station.
Capabilities
The R1-D pairs capable dual-arm hardware with an open, developer-friendly software stack, delivering onboard intelligence, flexible builds, natural human interaction, and full secondary development.
Onboard AI & Compute
Every configuration runs an 8-core CPU in both the body and head, with a 10 TOPS AI accelerator in the head module. An optional high-computing module scales onboard inference up to 100 TOPS for demanding vision and learning workloads.
Four-Configuration Family
The R1-D is offered in four builds that pair a 5-DoF or 7-DoF arm with either a fixed or a mobile base. This lets you match reach, degrees of freedom, and mobility to the job instead of committing to one fixed layout.
Human Interaction & Communication
A four-microphone array and dual speakers support voice collaboration, while the binocular vision system enables visual collaboration with people nearby. Together they let the robot take spoken direction and respond in shared human workspaces.
Open SDK & Secondary Development
A mature development framework opens the underlying system, arms, audio, lighting, and vision for full secondary development. Drag-and-drop teaching and open program interfaces let teams prototype and deploy custom behaviors quickly.
Use Cases & Application Scenarios
From mobile field deployments to fixed-station work, the R1-D family adapts to a wide range of real-world tasks across industry, emergency response, and research.
Autonomous Mobile Inspection
On a mobile-base (-D) configuration, the robot patrols substations and utility corridors, using its onboard LiDAR to move between inspection points. Its dual arms and cameras let it read gauges, check equipment, and flag anomalies during routine rounds.
Hazardous-Environment Response
In fire and rescue scenarios, a mobile-base configuration can enter areas that are unsafe for people and carry out remote handling tasks. Its dual arms work with tools and objects while operators direct the robot from a safe distance.
Fixed-Station Manipulation
In a fixed-base configuration, the robot mounts at a workstation for repetitive dual-arm handling, assembly, and sorting. The compact 5-DoF build (R1-A5) suits benchtop tasks where a stable footprint matters more than mobility.
Embodied-AI Research & Development
With open interfaces and a full development framework, the platform serves labs building and testing embodied-AI and manipulation algorithms. The higher 7-DoF configuration (R1-A7) gives researchers a wider working space for complex two-handed tasks.
Values shown are from the manufacturer's reference and cover all four configurations (R1-A5, R1-A7, R1-A5-D, R1-A7-D). Mobile-base (-D) variants list both Shrunk (stowed) and Raised (extended) sizes.
Specifications are based on the manufacturer's preliminary reference and cover all four configurations (R1-A5, R1-A7, R1-A5-D, R1-A7-D). Values are subject to change until the product begins shipping.
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