Unitree introduced the G1-D wheeled humanoid robot for data collection and AI training
English translation from Unibot. Source published 2026-10-24.
Unitree's G1-D is a wheeled humanoid. Its mission is to collect data to train AI, assist in research, education and light manipulation.
How is it different from the walking G1?
The model was presented in November 2025. In it, the legs of the walking G1 were replaced with a lifting column, and the Ultimate version also received a motorized wheelbase.
Each arm has seven degrees of freedom - this is enough to work at different heights. The stated configuration has a total of 59 degrees of freedom, including 40 in the hands, with five fingers on each.
Characteristics and assessment of skills
With a height of 160 cm and a weight of 90 kg, the robot carries a payload of 6 kg and operates for up to six hours on a single charge. Maximum travel speed is 5.4 km/h.
The overall skill rating is 5 out of 10, which places the platform in the developing category. Manipulation is rated higher at 4 out of 5 and navigation lower at 1 out of 5. This balance makes manipulation the main focus and mobility a supporting feature rather than the defining strength of the platform.
What tasks are supported?
Supported tasks include avoiding obstacles, sorting goods, assembling items, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and folding clothes. Together, these activities cover object organization, assembly, and everyday operations, providing researchers with several practical scenarios for collecting manipulation data.
Sorting goods allows you to study the selection and placement of objects, assembly introduces coordinated work with components. Loading a dishwasher involves moving items between storage areas and the interior of the appliance.
Folding clothes adds the challenge of working with flexible materials rather than rigid objects. The lifting column and articulated arms create a physical configuration suitable for these tasks at different heights. In the Ultimate version, obstacle avoidance helps navigate work areas, complementing the robot's strong manipulation profile.
Price and for whom
The G1-D is listed in production with a listed price of $51,900. Hangzhou, China-based Unitree Robotics is targeting the platform at developers, researchers, educators and teams collecting data for AI training.
The broader implication is that the G1 family moves beyond walking robots to a manipulation platform with optional wheeled mobility.
Computing and safety
On-board computing is provided by an eight-core processor; GPU modules are optionally available, including NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16 GB. Communication - Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6.
The Ultimate version's low-payload arms and collision and obstacle sensors are important for collaborative workspaces, but the platform lacks formal safety certification. Deployment therefore requires a task-specific safety assessment rather than an assumption of unrestricted operation near people.