# Unitree Prices a Humanoid Robot From 4,900 Dollars

The R1, built for research and development, lowers the entry price for a walking humanoid platform and signals the early commoditization of robot hardware.

- Published: 2026-06-26T10:45:35.415Z
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Unitree has unveiled the R1, described as its most affordable humanoid robot, with prices starting at 4,900 dollars, the AI Post channel reported. The machine stands about 1.2 meters tall, weighs roughly 25 kilograms, and is aimed at resear…

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