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Unitree G1 in the Netherlands: see, test and deploy safely

The Unitree G1 is a walking humanoid of about 1.32 metres and 35 kilos, made by China's Unitree Robotics. It is relatively affordable, so you see it a lot in research, education and first trials. At the Humanoid Application Center in Schiedam you can see and test the G1, and buy it through us, with advice on safe use and integration.

Last updated: 24 October 2026

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Height
approx. 1.32 metres
Weight
approx. 35 kilos
Battery
approx. 2 hours per charge
Price
On request through HAC
Unitree G1 with a lit visor on the HAC shop floor, engineers at work in the background
A Unitree G1 on our shop floor in Schiedam.Foto: Boudewijn Bollmann

What is the Unitree G1?

The G1 is a humanoid: a human-shaped robot that walks on two legs and actively keeps its balance. Unitree Robotics presented it in 2024.

There are two main versions. The standard G1 is used as delivered. The G1 EDU is the development version: only on the EDU can you develop your own software, and it takes gripping hands and an extra AI computer such as an NVIDIA Jetson Orin.

Most videos of flips, boxing and dancing are rehearsed or remote-controlled. Real work takes more than the robot. See our piece on buying a humanoid (in Dutch).

Specifications

Key figures according to Unitree. Values may vary by situation and configuration.

Dimensions standing (h x w x d)
G11320 x 450 x 200 mmG1 EDU1320 x 450 x 200 mm
Weight incl. battery
G1approx. 35 kgG1 EDUapprox. 35 kg or more
Degrees of freedom
G123G1 EDU23 to 43
Hands
G1No gripping handsG1 EDUOptional: Dex3-1 three-finger hand
Max. knee torque
G190 NmG1 EDU120 Nm
Max. load per arm
G1approx. 2 kgG1 EDUapprox. 3 kg
Battery
G19000 mAh, quick releaseG1 EDU9000 mAh, quick release
Runtime per charge
G1approx. 2 hoursG1 EDUapprox. 2 hours
Own software development
G1NoG1 EDUYes
Unitree warranty
G18 monthsG1 EDU18 months

Source: Unitree product page, accessed 24 October 2026. According to heise, the head holds an Intel RealSense D435 depth camera and a Livox MID-360 lidar, and the G1 reaches up to 2 metres per second (August 2024).

What it can and cannot do in practice

What we see on our own shop floor, plus what Unitree itself says.

Good at

  • Walking stably and keeping its balance, even when pushed.
  • Demos, education and research.
  • Serving as a development platform (EDU) for teaching it tasks.

Not (yet) able to

  • Lift heavy loads: about 2 to 3 kilos per arm.
  • Work for long stretches: about 2 hours per charge, and motors overheat with arms held above shoulder height.
  • Share a workspace with people: it is not designed or tested for that.

Unitree itself says the industry is at an early stage and advises buyers to understand the limitations first. We agree.

Humanoid with five-finger hands taking a small box above a cardboard box on the HAC shop floor
Taking an object and putting it down looks simple. For a robot it is seeing, gripping, dosing force and letting go at the right time. Foto: Boudewijn Bollmann

Is the Unitree G1 safe?

Short answer: you can work with it safely if you treat it as a machine, keep your distance and set up its network properly. It is not risk-free.

Physical

The G1 weighs 35 kilos and has strong motors. Fraunhofer IPA measured collision forces above 500 newtons. Use a fenced zone, nobody inside while it is on, and a fixed person at the emergency stop.

Digital

Researchers found Bluetooth and cloud vulnerabilities in Unitree robots in 2025 and 2026; the cloud flaws have been fixed according to them, and no abuse outside research is known. Not everything is fixed, though. Give it its own network and switch off Bluetooth after setup.

Paperwork

Ask for CE marking and a declaration of conformity, and include the robot in your risk assessment.

Unitree G1 hanging in a steel hoist frame on the HAC shop floor
When restarting, the robot hangs in a hoist, so the frame catches it instead of the floor. Foto: Boudewijn Bollmann

More in our piece on humanoids and security (in Dutch).

What HAC does for you

We work with humanoids, including the G1, every day on our shop floor in Schiedam. We are not tied to one brand: if another robot fits your task better, we will tell you.

  • 01

    See and test

    See the G1 during a tour by appointment, or test your own task with us.

    Request a tour →
  • 02

    Buy through HAC

    Buy the G1 through us, with advice on version, hands and computing, and help with integration. Price and delivery on request.

    Ask for price and delivery →
  • 03

    Develop an application

    As a Studio Partner you work on your own task in thirteen-week sprints with our engineers.

    About Studio Partners →

Frequently asked questions about the Unitree G1

What does a Unitree G1 cost?
It depends on the version, hands, computing and what else you need. We do not list prices on this site; ask for a quote for the setup that fits your task.
Can I buy the Unitree G1 in the Netherlands?
Yes, through HAC, with advice on the right version and help with safe use and integration.
Is the Unitree G1 safe?
You can work with it safely if you treat it as a machine: a fenced zone, a fixed person at the emergency stop, its own network and deliberate updates.
Can I see or test the G1 first?
Yes, by appointment on our shop floor in Schiedam. A tour takes 60 to 90 minutes.

Sources

  1. 1.Unitree: G1 product page with specifications · manufacturer, accessed 24 Oct 2026
  2. 2.heise online: Unitree makes G1 fit for mass production · 20 Aug 2024, sensors and speed

Our own pieces (in Dutch), with all sources on safety and buying:

Humanoid Application Center

See the G1 in real life?

Visit our shop floor in Schiedam, by appointment.

Request a tour →Ask for price and delivery