🐕 Robot Dog• commercial• medium

Unitree Go1

by Unitree Robotics

Released: 2021

💰 USD 2,700 (Air) / 3,500 (Pro) / 8,500 (Edu)

The Unitree Go1 is a high-performance quadruped robot dog designed for versatile applications including research, education, inspection, entertainment, and companionship. It features advanced capabilities such as a maximum speed of 3.7 m/s (with records up to 4.7 m/s), intelligent side-following system using patented wireless vector positioning for safe human-robot interaction, super sensory system with RGBD cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and optional LiDAR for obstacle avoidance and navigation. Powered by a built-in AI module with 16-core CPU and 384-core GPU delivering 1.5 TFLOPS, it supports autonomous behaviors like following, jumping, stair climbing, and dynamic obstacle avoidance. The lightweight 12 kg body with 12 degrees of freedom (3 DOF per leg) uses high-torque, low-noise servo motors with heat pipe cooling, enabling robust performance on various terrains including slopes up to 35 degrees. Target markets include academia for R&D, industrial inspection, security patrolling, and consumer entertainment, with EDU and Pro versions offering extensive interfaces like Jetson Nano compute, 4G/5G, ROS support, and secondary development SDK.

3.7 m/s

Max Speed

Total DOF

60-120 min

Runtime

5 kg

Max Payload

Full Specifications

Physical Design

Body Length645 mm

Standing Height400 mm

Body Width280 mm

Weight12 kg

Number of Legs4

Total DOF12

DOF Per Leg3

Materialsaluminum alloys, engineering plastics

Locomotion & Gait

Supported Gaitstrot, walk, gallop, jump, stair-climbing, sideways motion

Max Speed3.7 m/s

Max Climb Angle35°

Vertical Leap0.5 m m

Max Step Height12 cm cm

Terrain Capabilitiesstairs, gravel, grass, slopes, obstacles

Actuation System

Actuator Typehigh-performance servo motors (C1-8 series)

Transmissiondirect-drive with gearbox (knee 1.5 ratio)

Compliancecompliant

Payload & Manipulation

Max Payload5 kg

Manipulator Armno

Arm DetailsOptional 6-DOF Z1 arm for Edu version

Sensing & Perception

LiDAR2D LiDAR (≤40m), optional 3D LiDAR (16-line, up to 100m)

Depth CamerasRGBD camera (Intel RealSense or equivalent)

IMUIntegrated 6-DOF IMU

GPSyes

Obstacle Detectionvision-based, ultrasonic, LiDAR, up to 40m

Tactile Sensorsfoot force sensors (4x, 5g resolution)

Autonomy & Navigation

Autonomous Navyes

SLAM3D SLAM and VSLAM (Visual SLAM)

Remote Controlyes, max range via WiFi/4G/5G

Teleoperationmobile app, remote controller, virtual joystick

Control & Software

CommunicationWiFi, 4G/5G, Ethernet, USB

ROS Supportyes (ROS1/ROS2)

SDK/APIyes, secondary development SDK/API

Simulationimmersive robot dog simulator

Control Modesposition, velocity, force control, whole-body control

Onboard Compute16-core CPU + GPU (384 cores, 1.5 TFLOPS); 2-3 Jetson Nano (Edu)

Power & Battery

Battery Capacity133.2 Wh

Runtime60-120 min

Charging Time120–180 minutes (24V 6A adapter) min

Power Sourcebattery

Reliability & Safety

IP RatingNot officially rated

Operating Temp-5°C to 45°C

CertificationsCE, FCC, RoHS

Emergency StopIntegrated software cut-off and physical stop button

Applications

Use Casesresearch, education, inspection, security, patrolling, entertainment, logistics

Industriesacademia, energy, construction, defense, agriculture

Notable Deploymentsconstruction site inspection (Nanyang Technological University)

Commercial

PriceUSD 2,700 (Air) / 3,500 (Pro) / 8,500 (Edu)

Order Lead Time15–20 business days

Warranty12-month standard manufacturer warranty

SupportRemote tech support; spare parts availability

CountriesChina, USA, EU countries

Other Notable Features

64-color LED ambient light, heat pipe cooling in knee joints, 5V/12V/19V power outputs, jumping from 1m height without damage

Image Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the robot dog Unitree Go1, and what problem does it solve?▼

Unitree Go1 is a quadruped robot developed by Unitree Robotics as a bionic companion. According to the manufacturer, it addresses challenges in human-robot interaction and mobility in complex environments through side-following and sensory systems.

2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Unitree Go1?▼

Unitree Go1 features intelligent side-following, super sensory system with depth cameras and ultrasonic sensors, and built-in AI processing. The manufacturer states it supports human recognition, object avoidance, and secondary development interfaces.

3. Who is Unitree Go1 built for, and which industries benefit from it?▼

Unitree Go1 targets consumers, researchers, and educators. According to Unitree Robotics, it serves research, teaching, inspection, and logistics applications.

4. Is Unitree Go1 a commercial product or a research prototype?▼

Unitree Go1 is a commercial product offered in variants like Pro, Edu, and Air. The manufacturer provides it for purchase with research-oriented features such as APIs.

5. Is Unitree Go1 currently available for purchase?▼

Yes, Unitree Go1 is available for purchase through authorized retailers and the manufacturer's website in models including EDU and Air variants.

6. How does Unitree Go1 perform in real-world environments and rough terrain?▼

Unitree Go1 is designed with flexible buffering and foot force sensors for stability. According to Unitree Robotics, it handles impacts from heights up to 1.5 meters and operates on slopes.

7. When was Unitree Go1 announced or officially launched?▼

Unitree Go1 was announced by Unitree Robotics in 2021 as the first consumer-grade bionic quadruped robot.

8. How does Unitree Go1 compare to other quadruped robot dogs?▼

Unitree Go1 emphasizes side-following and AI integration compared to peers focused on speed or payload. The manufacturer positions it for companion and research use with modular interfaces.

9. Does Unitree Go1 support third-party software development or SDKs?▼

Yes, Unitree Go1 supports secondary development via high-level and low-level APIs, Python, C++, and research programming interfaces, as stated by the manufacturer.

10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Unitree Go1?▼

Unitree Robotics has announced plans for enhancements like improved AI modules and expanded connectivity options, including 5G integration in EDU variants.