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Starting from $650,000
Humanoid Robots
Unitree GD01
by Unitree Robotics
Manned transformable mecha robot from Unitree that a pilot can sit inside and operate. Converts between a bipedal walking mode and a wheeled vehicle mode. Built for entertainment, exhibitions, and extreme-environment demonstrations rather than autonomous commercial deployment.
Specifications
Physical
| Height | 280 cm listed (product narrative: approximately 2.7–3.4 m upright) |
| Weight | 550 kg listed (product narrative: approximately 500 kg including pilot) |
| Width | 180 cm |
| Depth | 120 cm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 36 total DOF |
General
| Origin | China |
| Model | GD01 |
| Robot Type | Manned transformable mecha / humanoid robot |
| Manufacturer | Unitree Robotics |
| Primary Uses | Entertainment, research, brand activations, controlled inspection and hazardous-access evaluation |
Mobility
| Arms | 5 DOF per arm |
| Waist | 2 DOF |
Performance
| Maximum Speed | 8 km/h |
| Operating Speed | 5 km/h |
| Peak Torque | 450 N·m listed; product narrative cites up to 700 N·m at hips |
| Peak Arm Torque | 250 N·m |
| Slope Angle | 40 degrees |
| Stair Climbing Height | 40 cm |
| Cooling System | Forced air + heat pipe |
Computing
| Main Processors | NVIDIA Thor / 16-core ARM CPU |
| AI Compute | 1,000 TOPS |
Sensors
| LiDAR | 3D LiDAR |
| Cameras | Stereo + fisheye cameras; narrative also references monocular camera |
Battery + Power
| Battery Capacity | 32 kWh |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Battery Voltage | 144 V |
| Power Supply | Lithium-ion battery |
Control
| Control | Pilot joystick command with AI-managed locomotion and foot placement |
Technology
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6 |
Commercial
| Price | $650,000 |
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