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Unitree’s cheapest $4K sport-ready R1 humanoid robot to hit US markets via AliExpress
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics plans to take its most affordable humanoid robot global
A humanoid robot conducts late-night testing in Beijing on April 11, 2026, as it prepares for the upcoming half marathon event held in the city. Photo: VCG. As the capital city sh
The Unitree H2 is a full-size humanoid robot that bridges the gap between industrial utility and the aesthetics of human-scale motion. The Unitree H2 version starts at a price point of $40,900, and the Edu versions start at $68,900. One highlight of the Unitree H2 is its human-scale proportions, standing approximately 6 ft tall and weighing 154 lbs.
Unitree plans to launch its low-cost R1 humanoid robot globally through AliExpress, testing whether cheaper robots can win buyers beyond China.
At a humanoid robot half-marathon in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA or E-Town), Honor swept the top three positions with its in-house robot "Lightning," placing six units in the top ranks.