The Unitree H1-2 is a full-size bipedal humanoid from China's Unitree Robotics and an evolution of the H1. It adds longer 7-DoF arms, an extra ankle joint and support for dexterous hands, making it better suited to manipulation, but it is much heavier than the H1 and walks more slowly.
History and launch
The H1 was Unitree's first full-size humanoid and, by the company's account, the first in China that could run; the product page lists 3.3 m/s and calls it a world record. In January 2025 H1 robots performed at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, when Unitree described the model as one and a half years old.
The H1-2 is sold alongside the H1 as a variant of the same family (the H1 / H1-2 page). Unitree's materials give no separate launch date for it.
Design and hardware
The H1-2 is about 178 cm tall and weighs about 70 kg (H1: about 180 cm and 47 kg). It has 27 DoF: 6 per leg (hip 3, knee 1, ankle 2), 7 per arm (shoulder 3, elbow 1, wrist 3) plus a waist joint. The H1 had 5 per leg and 4 per arm.
Joints use low-inertia internal-rotor PMSMs with crossed roller bearings: about 360 Nm at the knee, 220 Nm at hip and waist, and 120 Nm at shoulder and elbow. Each arm carries about 7 kg rated and 21 kg peak. Peak torque density is 189 Nm/kg.
The quick-swap battery holds 15 Ah (0.864 kWh). A 3D LiDAR and depth camera give 360° perception. Movement speed is under 2 m/s, slower than the H1.
Software and AI
Standard compute is an Intel Core i5 for platform functions and an Intel Core i7 for user development, with up to three extra modules such as Intel Core i7 or NVIDIA Orin NX. Software updates arrive over the air, and dexterous hands such as the Unitree Dex5-1 are optional.
Use cases
The H1-2 is aimed mainly at research labs, universities and companies building humanoid software. Unitree warns that the humanoid industry is at an early stage and buyers should understand the limitations.
Company
Unitree Robotics (Hangzhou Yushu Technology) was founded by Wang Xingxing in August 2016 in Hangzhou. It makes quadrupeds (Go2, B2, A2) and humanoids (R1, G1, H1, H2), and filed for a Shanghai Stock Exchange listing in March 2026.
Price and availability
Unitree does not list an H1-2 price on its product page; it is sold through sales and distributors.
Timeline
- 2016-08 Unitree Robotics founded
- 2025-01 H1 robots perform at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala
- 2026-03 Unitree files for a Shanghai listing
Sources
- Unitree H1 / H1-2 product page and parameters, Unitree Robotics (2026-10)
- News Center (Unitree H1: 1.5 Yrs Old "Debuted" at the SFG, 2025-02-05), Unitree Robotics (2025-02-05)
- Unitree Robotics, Wikipedia (2026-10)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 178 cm the Unitree H1-2 is taller than 83% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- It has 27 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 70 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 8 Unitree models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How is the H1-2 different from the H1?
7-DoF arms instead of 4, an extra ankle joint, dexterous-hand support and more weight (about 70 kg vs 47 kg). It is also slower, under 2 m/s.
How tall and heavy is the Unitree H1-2?
About 178 cm and 70 kg.
How many degrees of freedom does the H1-2 have?
27, excluding hands.
How much can an H1-2 arm carry?
About 7 kg rated and 21 kg peak.
How much does the Unitree H1-2 cost?
No price is listed on Unitree's product page.
How much does the Unitree H1-2 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Unitree H1-2. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Unitree H1-2 available to buy?
Status: Shipping: the manufacturer sells and ships this robot.
How tall and heavy is the Unitree H1-2?
Height: 178 cm, weight: 70 kg, degrees of freedom: 27.
How do I buy the Unitree H1-2 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Unitree. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
