Unitree Claims Its G1 Is the Smoothest Humanoid Robot Yet

This robot may be one of the smoothest running humanoids out there,

or at least that's what the robotics company behind it is saying.

Unitree first announced its latest humanoid robot,

the G1, back in May of 2024,

and has recently released a video showing off some of its new capabilities

in what they're calling an agile upgrade.

Standing at 4'3 inches tall

and weighing about 77.2 pounds,

the G1 comes in both shorter

and lighter than the 5'8 inches tall, 170 pound Optimus,

a similar looking humanoid robot announced by Tesla.

Its smaller size may indeed give it that extra edge in terms of agility.

In the video released by Unitree,

the G1 seems to navigate tougher inclines

and jog over rougher terrain than in the past.

This in part is thanks to its 3D LiDAR and depth camera,

helping it to map out its surroundings.

According to Unitree, the G1 can run for up to two hours on a single charge,

and if you need it for longer,

it now has a quick release battery system that's meant to make swaps both faster and easier.

If you're considering getting your hands on a G1 robot,

it's actually available for purchase,

but it comes with a hefty price tag starting at $16,000.

Still, that's significantly less than the estimated 20 to $30,000 Tesla Optimus.

Ultimately, the G1 robot is designed with developers

and researchers in mind, rather than the average consumer.

The G1 offers an open source framework

and developer-focused design,

making it an attractive choice for university labs and research institutions.