GD01
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GD01 is Unitree's manned, transformable mecha: a roughly 2.7-metre-tall robot of about 500 kg (including the pilot) that a person rides in a torso-mounted cockpit, or that can be controlled remotely. Unitree unveiled it on May 12, 2026 and calls it the world's first production-ready manned mecha, with a starting price of 3.9 million yuan (about $574,000–$650,000 depending on the conversion). It walks on two legs, can fold into a four-legged stance in seconds, and in Unitree's launch video it strides forward and knocks through a brick wall with its hand. The red-and-gray alloy body has human-like legs, arms and hands. Unitree describes it as a civilian vehicle for rough-terrain transport, exploration and rescue work, but has not yet published detailed specifications, battery figures or delivery dates.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
GD01 is a robot made by Unitree Robotics in China, launched in 2026 and built for transport across rough terrain; exploration; rescue operations; industrial and demonstration use as a piloted mecha. Its estimated price is From 3.9 million yuan (about $574,000–$650,000).
- Dimensions
- About 2.7 m tall (width and depth not published)
- Weight
- About 500 kg including the operator (Unitree launch video)
- Mobility
- Bipedal walker that transforms into a quadruped
- Handles
- One seated pilot in the torso cockpit
- Charging time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Sensors
- Not published by Unitree
What Can GD01 Do?
Core operational tasks and activities demonstrated or performed by GD01.
Real-World Applications of GD01
Industries, working environments, and deployment suitability for GD01.
GD01 Capabilities
Inherent physical, perceptual, and cognitive abilities built into GD01.
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Q1. What is GD01, and what problem is it designed to solve?
GD01 is a manned, transformable mecha from Unitree: a roughly 2.7 m tall walking robot that a pilot rides in a torso-mounted cockpit, or that can be controlled remotely.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of GD01?
It walks on two legs, can fold into a four-legged stance, carries a pilot, has human-like legs, arms and hands, and showed it can knock through a brick wall in Unitree's launch video.
Q3. Who is GD01 built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Unitree positions it as a civilian vehicle for transport across rough terrain, exploration and rescue, and as a showpiece for what its legged-robot technology can do.
Q4. Is GD01 a commercial product or still a research prototype?
Unitree calls it production-ready, and the final production version may still be adjusted after performance optimization.
Q5. Is GD01 currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
Unitree quoted a starting price of 3.9 million yuan (about $574,000–$650,000) as a preliminary reference price; delivery dates have not been announced.
Q6. How does GD01 actually work in real-world environments?
A pilot sits in a cockpit in the robot's torso and drives the legs and arms, or an operator controls it remotely. It switches between two-legged and four-legged stances.
Q7. When was GD01 announced or officially launched?
Unitree unveiled GD01 on May 12, 2026.
Q8. How is GD01 different from other robots in the same category?
Unlike service or companion robots, GD01 is a rideable mecha. It is far larger than Unitree's humanoids and robot dogs and carries a person.
Q9. Does GD01 require additional development or customization after purchase?
Unitree has not said what customization or training buyers need.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for GD01?
Unitree has published no roadmap; it has said the production version may change as performance is optimized.
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