Unitree’s own online store lists the G1 humanoid at $13,500, before shipping and import duties, as of October 19, 2026. That price buys the base G1, which cannot be programmed. If you want to write your own code for the robot, you need the G1 EDU, and Unitree sells that only through its sales team, with no public price.
Here is what the official pages list, checked on October 19, 2026:
- G1 (base): $13,500. Listed on the Unitree store G1 page. The page shows it as backordered and says it ships once back in stock.
- G1 Pro: $21,500. A second option on the same store page, added in September 2026. The store page doesn’t explain what changes from the base G1, so ask sales before ordering.
- G1+: $15K. A newer model with a 2-axis neck, stronger motors and a new camera setup, priced on the Unitree G1+ page.
- G1 EDU and G1+ EDU: “Contact sales.” Both product pages show no price for the developer versions.
What the $13,500 doesn’t include
The store adds three costs on top of the list price:
- Shipping: the store says shipping runs between $300 and $1,200, with delivery details given on request.
- Duties and taxes: the buyer pays all customs duties, taxes and import clearance. The robot ships from Hangzhou, China.
- Customs paperwork: you need a phone number and email that customs can reach, and some countries also ask for a tax ID. Unitree warns that a failed clearance can mean the robot is returned and you pay the extra freight.
The official G1 page also lists the price as excluding tax and shipping.
Base G1 vs G1 EDU: the programming line
The biggest difference isn’t the hardware. It’s whether you’re allowed to develop on the robot. The store page states plainly that the base G1 does not support secondary development, and directs anyone who needs customization to the EDU edition.
From the official spec table:
- Joints: base G1 has 23 degrees of freedom. EDU ranges from 23 to 43, depending on optional waist joints, wrist joints and hands.
- Hands: the base G1 has no dexterous hands. EDU can add the three-fingered Dex3-1 (7 active joints per hand, with optional tactile sensor arrays).
- Knee torque: 90 N·m on the base, 120 N·m on EDU.
- Arm load: about 2 kg on the base, about 3 kg on EDU. Unitree notes the real figure varies a lot with arm pose.
- Compute: both have an 8-core CPU. EDU can add a high-compute module such as an NVIDIA Jetson Orin.
- Warranty: 8 months on the base, 18 months on EDU.
In practice, the base G1 is a robot you run with Unitree’s app, remote controller and built-in motions. Research labs and robot-learning teams buy EDU. Third-party dealers publish EDU configurations in the tens of thousands of dollars, but Unitree itself doesn’t list one, so the only reliable EDU number is the quote you get back.
G1+ vs G1: what the extra $1,500 adds
The G1+ keeps the G1’s size (1,340 mm standing, about 35 kg, 9,000 mAh battery, about 2 hours of runtime) and changes these parts, per the G1+ page:
- A moving head: 2 neck joints, so the base G1+ has 25 degrees of freedom (EDU: 25 to 45).
- Stronger motors: shoulder and waist peak torque up 110%, arm peak torque up 43%.
- New vision: a binocular camera plus a wide-angle chest camera, alongside the 3D LiDAR. The G1 uses a depth camera with 3D LiDAR.
- Audio: a 6-microphone array and two 10 W speakers, versus 4 microphones and one 5 W speaker on the G1.
- External power: it can run on a tethered power supply for long demos or lab sessions.
- Arm load: about 3 kg on the base G1+, about 4 kg on G1+ EDU.
The same rule applies: the base G1+ has no secondary development, and the warranty is 8 months (EDU: 18 months).
Specs that matter before you buy
These come from the official G1 spec table and apply to the base G1:
- Size: 1,320 × 450 × 200 mm standing; folds to 690 × 450 × 300 mm.
- Weight: about 35 kg with battery.
- Battery: 9,000 mAh quick-release pack, about 2 hours of runtime, 54 V 5 A charger.
- Sensors: depth camera, 3D LiDAR, 4-microphone array.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, with over-the-air updates.
Unitree’s own footnotes say some functions shown on the product page are still in development, and it advises individual buyers to understand the limits of humanoid robots before purchasing. It also asks users to keep a safe distance from the robot while it moves.
How to order a G1
- For the base G1, G1 Pro: order on the Unitree store. Expect a backorder wait.
- For EDU versions or G1+: use the Unitree order form or email the global sales team listed there. Unitree says the form records purchase intent and that sales will reply within 5 working days.
- Through a dealer: regional distributors also sell the G1, often at higher prices that may include local support, import handling or a bundled configuration. Compare what each quote includes rather than the headline number.
- Before paying: confirm which version you’re getting (base, Pro, EDU), whether SDK access is included, the warranty length and who handles repairs in your country.
Where the G1 fits
The G1 is the cheapest humanoid you can order directly at a listed price from a major maker. Unitree’s larger H2 is covered in our H2 price and specs guide. For how the G1 compares with humanoids that are still in pilots or not for sale, see humanoid robot companies in 2026. If you’re after a home robot rather than a research platform, the 1X NEO preorder is aimed at households, while the G1 is mainly bought by labs, schools and developers.