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100 TOPS of dedicated onboard compute supports higher-performance inference and perception workflows.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus Humanoid Robot (G1EDU-U2)
$30,570
Unitree G1 EDU Plus (G1EDU-U2) is a development-focused G1 configuration with a manufacturer-aligned 29-DOF model definition, 3-DOF waist, NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX compute specified at 100 TOPS, 3D LiDAR, depth camera and secondary-development support. It retains the G1’s approximately 35 kg body and roughly two-hour quick-release battery runtime. Manufacturer model / part number: G1-EDU-U2.
This U2 configuration uses fixed/non-dexterous hand shapes. Buyers needing functional dexterous hands should select a higher G1 EDU hand configuration.
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Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2
Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 is for teams that want the G1 form factor with secondary-development access, significantly more onboard compute and additional upper-body articulation. The current Unitree G1 model definitions include a 29-DOF configuration built around 12 leg joints, a 3-DOF waist and 14 arm/wrist joints, paired here with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX compute specified at 100 TOPS.
The robot retains the G1 family’s depth-camera and 3D-LiDAR sensing, approximately 35 kg operating weight and roughly two-hour battery runtime. The U2 hand shape is fixed and non-dexterous; this is a development platform, but not yet a dexterous manipulation configuration.
29 DOFManufacturer-aligned model
100 TOPSJetson Orin NX
~2 hoursBattery runtime
Why EDU Plus
What changes from G1 Basic to G1 EDU Plus?
The G1 Basic gives buyers a 23-DOF ready-to-use humanoid without secondary-development access or a dedicated high-power AI module. EDU Plus U2 changes three things that matter to developers: a higher 29-DOF body model, 100 TOPS of onboard AI compute, and access to secondary-development workflows.
That makes U2 a much better fit for embodied-AI research, custom controls, perception pipelines and simulation-to-real experimentation. It does not, however, turn the fixed hand shape into a functional gripper. Manipulation teams should move to a higher G1 EDU configuration with a defined dexterous-hand option.
28 vs 29 DOF?
Some distributor pages describe this tier as 28 DOF. Unitree’s current public G1 robot-description repository includes a 29-DOF model with 3 waist DOF and 7 DOF per arm. This listing follows the manufacturer-aligned 29-DOF model definition; confirm the exact supplied hardware revision on the quotation.
Budget and configuration
Unitree G1 EDU Plus price: compare more than the robot chassis
The current listing price is shown above. Development platforms should be compared by full project scope: compute module, hand configuration, protection gantry, battery count, controller, freight, software requirements and technical support can all affect total deployment cost.
Expanded articulation
The 29-DOF model adds a 3-DOF waist and additional arm/wrist articulation compared with G1 Basic.
Fixed hands at U2
U2 remains a non-dexterous hand configuration; choose the correct higher EDU tier if grasping is part of the project.
Technical specifications
Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 specifications
| Manufacturer model / part number | G1-EDU-U2 |
|---|---|
| Product / configuration | G1 EDU Plus / U2 |
| Standing dimensions | 1320 × 450 × 200 mm |
| Folded dimensions | 690 × 450 × 300 mm |
| Weight with battery | About 35 kg+ |
| Total DOF | 29 in manufacturer-aligned model definition |
| Leg DOF | 6 per leg |
| Waist DOF | 3 |
| Arm/wrist DOF | 7 per arm in the 29-DOF model definition |
| Hand type | Fixed / non-dexterous hand shape |
| Maximum knee torque | 120 N·m |
| Maximum arm load | About 3 kg; posture dependent |
| Sensing | Depth camera + 3D LiDAR |
| Primary compute | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| AI compute | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX configuration specified at 100 TOPS |
| Audio | 4-microphone array + 5 W speaker |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery | 9000 mAh quick-release |
| Battery life | About 2 hours |
| Secondary development | Supported |
| Manufacturer warranty reference | 18 months |
Developer use cases
Where G1 EDU Plus fits
Embodied-AI research
Combine spatial sensing, high-performance onboard compute and full-body motion for physical AI experiments.
Humanoid locomotion
Use the G1 platform for controls, balance, motion policies and sim-to-real development.
Perception and navigation
Depth sensing and 3D LiDAR support work on environmental perception and human-space navigation.
University research
A strong platform for advanced robotics programs that need development access and longer battery runtime than R1.
Teleoperation research
The expanded U2 body model can support custom teleoperation experiments, subject to the chosen software stack and safety controls.
Industrial R&D
Suitable for teams evaluating humanoid platforms for future automation workflows before selecting task-specific end effectors.
Model selection
G1 EDU Plus vs G1 Basic and R1 EDU
Compared with G1 Basic, U2 adds secondary development, 100 TOPS compute and the 29-DOF model architecture. Compared with R1 EDU U2, G1 is larger, uses depth camera + 3D LiDAR, offers roughly two hours of runtime and has a higher arm payload reference. R1 is smaller and easier to transport.
For a broader view of commercially available platforms, read our humanoid robots for warehouses and factories guide.
| Feature | G1 Basic | G1 EDU Plus U2 | R1 EDU U2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.32 m | 1.32 m | 1.23 m |
| Actuated DOF | 23 | 29 | 26 |
| Waist DOF | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| AI compute | No high-power module | 100 TOPS Jetson Orin NX | 100 TOPS Jetson Orin |
| Secondary development | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hands | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Primary sensing | Depth camera + 3D LiDAR | Depth camera + 3D LiDAR | Binocular vision |
| Battery reference | ~2 hours | ~2 hours | ~1 hour |
Development package
What is commonly included with G1 EDU Plus U2
A typical G1 EDU Plus U2 package includes the 29-DOF robot with fixed non-dexterous hands, two-handed remote controller, 9000 mAh quick-release battery, 54V/5A charger and Unitree debugging/protection gantry. Confirm the exact hardware revision and included development accessories before purchase.
29-DOF development chassis
Expanded waist and arm articulation compared with G1 Basic, while retaining fixed hand shapes at this tier.
100-TOPS Jetson Orin NX
Dedicated development compute for custom perception, control and embodied-AI workloads.
Protection gantry
A debugging/protection gantry is commonly supplied for development work; confirm final package contents on the quotation.
Important U2 distinction
Development access without dexterous hands
G1 EDU Plus U2 is programmable and significantly more capable than G1 Basic for custom software, but this U2 configuration still uses fixed non-dexterous hands. Projects centered on grasping or tool use should select a higher G1 EDU tier with a defined functional hand system rather than assuming the fixed hand shape can be upgraded without integration work.
29-DOF developer chassis
How Unitree G1 EDU Plus expands beyond G1 Basic
Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 is a 29-DOF development configuration. Compared with the 23-DOF G1 Basic, U2 expands the waist to three DOF and uses the manufacturer-aligned 29-DOF model definition while retaining five DOF per arm and six per leg.
Unitree’s broader G1 EDU platform can scale from 23 to 43 joints depending on waist, wrist and hand options. That is why Unitree G1 EDU Plus should be treated as one exact configuration rather than using every G1 EDU capability interchangeably.
100-TOPS development compute
Unitree G1 EDU Plus Jetson Orin NX platform
Unitree G1 EDU Plus is currently documented with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX compute rated at 100 TOPS, secondary-development support, the G1 depth-camera + 3D-LiDAR perception stack, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, four-microphone array and 5 W speaker.
Current specialist configuration data also lists about 3 kg maximum arm load and up to 120 N·m at the largest knee joint, both increases over the Basic G1 reference. Those mechanical differences matter to developers working on more demanding whole-body behaviors.
Hand configuration
Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 still uses fixed hands
Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 is programmable, but this exact tier does not include a dexterous hand. The supplied hand shape is fixed and non-dexterous. Buyers building manipulation, tool-use or grasping systems should specify a higher G1 EDU tier with a defined functional hand configuration.
A typical U2 package is commonly listed with the robot, two-handed controller, 9000 mAh quick-release battery, 54 V / 5 A charger and Unitree debugging/protection gantry. Final packing and hardware revision should be confirmed on the written quotation.
Development checklist
What to confirm on a G1 EDU Plus U2 order
- Confirm G1EDU-U2 / EDU Plus model designation.
- Confirm 29-DOF hardware revision and fixed-hand configuration.
- Confirm 100-TOPS Jetson Orin NX module.
- Confirm battery, charger, controller and gantry/transport scope.
- Confirm required SDK, network and simulation workflow before deployment.
Authoritative technical resources
Unitree G1 official specifications
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Technical quick answers
Unitree G1 EDU Plus: model-specific buying answers
These quick answers summarize configuration-specific points that buyers commonly need before comparing price or requesting a quotation.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus total DOF
The Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 uses the current 29-DOF G1 configuration, including a three-DOF waist.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus AI compute
The U2 development module is specified as NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX with up to 100 TOPS of AI compute.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus sensing
The G1 platform uses a depth camera plus 3D LiDAR. Current specialist configurations may identify specific sensor models, so the supplied hardware revision should be confirmed before ordering.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus payload
Current U2 specialist data lists about 3 kg maximum arm load and up to 120 N·m at the largest knee joint.
Unitree G1 EDU Plus hands
This U2 tier still uses fixed non-dexterous hands. Buyers who need functional manipulation should specify a higher G1 EDU configuration with an appropriate hand system.
FAQ
G1 EDU Plus U2 questions
How many DOF does G1 EDU Plus U2 have?
This listing follows Unitree’s current 29-DOF G1 model definition. Some distributor pages count a similar configuration as 28 DOF, so the final hardware revision should be confirmed on the order.
Does G1 EDU Plus have dexterous hands?
Not on this U2 configuration. It uses fixed/non-dexterous hand shapes. Higher G1 EDU tiers add functional dexterous-hand options.
What compute module is included?
This catalog U2 configuration is specified with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX at 100 TOPS, alongside the platform’s 8-core primary CPU.
Does G1 EDU Plus support secondary development?
Yes. G1 EDU is Unitree’s development-oriented family and supports custom development workflows.
What sensors are on G1 EDU Plus?
The G1 platform is specified with a depth camera and 3D LiDAR, plus a four-microphone array and speaker for interaction.
Why choose G1 EDU Plus over R1 EDU?
G1 offers a larger platform, longer battery runtime, depth camera + 3D LiDAR and higher arm-load reference. R1 is more compact and can be more practical where space and transportability are priorities.
Why is Unitree G1 EDU Plus listed as 29 DOF?
This page follows the current 29-DOF G1 model definition used for the U2 configuration, including a three-DOF waist. Other G1 EDU variants can have different totals depending on wrist and hand hardware.
Does Unitree G1 EDU Plus U2 include dexterous hands?
No. This U2 tier uses fixed non-dexterous hands. Functional hand systems are available on higher G1 EDU configurations.
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