





Overview
The obvious pick, with one catch. Unitree locks SDK2 to EDU. The community go2_webrtc_connect / go2_ros2_sdk projects let an external computer (e.g. a Jetson Orin Nano carried as a backpack) drive it, read lidar and stream video, it works, but can break with firmware updates.
- Type
- Quadruped robot · Real dogs for the home
- Maker
- Unitree
- Released
- 2023
- Price
- $1,600 / $2,800 / $4,500
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Ages 16+
- Programming
- Community / unofficial SDK
Versions compared
| Air | Pro | X | EDU | EDU Plus | Go2-W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,600 | $2,800 | $4,500 | ~$11,780 | ~$14,630 | ~$13,999 |
| Performance | ||||||
| Top speed | 2.5 m/s | 3.5 m/s | 3.7 m/s | 3.7 m/s | 3.7 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Battery life | 1–2 h | 1–2 h | 1–2 h | 2–4 h | 2–4 h | 1.5–3 h |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 15,000 mAh | 15,000 mAh | 15,000 mAh |
| Payload (kg) | ≈7 (10 max) | ≈8 (10 max) | ≈8 (12 max) | ≈8 (12 max) | ≈8 (12 max) | ≈8 (12 max) |
| Steepest slope | 30° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 35° |
| Weight | ~15 kg | ~15 kg | ~15 kg | ~15 kg | ~15 kg | ~18 kg |
| Hardware | ||||||
| Wide-angle lidar | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| HD wide-angle camera | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Depth camera | – | – | – | ● | ● | Not listed |
| Foot force sensors | – | – | – | ● | ● | Not listed |
| Jetson AI module | – | – | – | Orin Nano 8 GB, 40 TOPS | Orin NX 16 GB, 100 TOPS | Optional Orin NX |
| Wheels on the feet | – | – | – | – | – | 7-inch hub-motor tires |
| Voice control | – | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 4G with GPS | – | ● | ● | ● | ● | Not listed |
| Controller included | Optional ($250) | Optional ($250) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Fast charger | – | – | – | ● | ● | ● |
| Software | ||||||
| SDK | – | – | Partial | Full SDK2, ROS 2 | Full SDK2, ROS 2 | Full SDK2 |
| Side-follow mode | – | ● | ● | ● | ● | Not listed |
| Charging dock support | – | – | ● | ● | ● | Not listed |
| Warranty | 6 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | Not listed |
Air, Pro and X prices are from Unitree's store, before tax and freight. Unitree does not list prices for the EDU, EDU Plus or Go2-W, so those are Top3DShop prices (October 2026). Specs come from Unitree's Go2 and Go2-W pages, and the EDU and EDU Plus Jetson modules from RoboStore's listings. The X, EDU and EDU Plus can sprint to about 5 m/s. The Go2-W's Orin NX (100 TOPS) module is sold separately. "Not listed" means Unitree's Go2-W page does not mention it. Unitree Go2 ↗ · Unitree Go2-W ↗ · Top3DShop Go2 EDU ↗ · Top3DShop Go2-W ↗ · RoboStore Go2 EDU+ ↗
Price and shipping
Unitree's store lists the Air at $1,600, Pro at $2,800 and X at $4,500 (controller $250 extra on Air and Pro), plus $399–1,000 shipping (October 2026). Some US resellers list the Pro at $3,790
Shipping: Pro: 3–7 days · direct: 1.5–3 mo. Unitree direct ships from China, taking up to 30 business days to dispatch, then 20–45 business days transit, plus $399–1,000 freight and duties. US resellers are much faster for the Pro, such as Top3DShop ($3,706, in stock, 3–7 business days, free shipping) or Maverick Drone ($4,400 with RC, ships from Minnesota, 2–3 days processing, overnight available). Air is out of stock at US resellers. The X ($4,500 with controller) can be ordered from Unitree direct, which says orders ship within a month (September 2026). Top3DShop Pro ↗
Specifications
| Category | Quadrupeds · Real dogs for the home |
|---|---|
| Released | 2023 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Available |
| Sales | Over 33,000 Unitree quadrupeds of all models sold 2023–2025 (estimate) Gasgoo ↗ |
| Fastest Robot Dogs | Ranked #20 by top speed |
| Programmability | Community / unofficial SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Reactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person |
| LLM support | Built-in LLM chat · The Go2 app's GPT-backed voice assistant chats and triggers canned actions such as handshakes on Pro and X units, not the Air. Unitree Go2 app ↗ |
| MuJoCo simulation | Official model · unitree_go2 in MuJoCo Menagerie. Unitree's sim-to-real code needs low-level SDK access, which is EDU-only. MuJoCo Menagerie ↗ |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | Official model · UNITREE_GO2 is built into Isaac Lab. Unitree's RL deployment needs EDU low-level access, so consumer tiers cannot run it. Isaac Lab robot assets ↗ |
| Gazebo simulation | Official model · unitree_ros go2_description includes a Gazebo launch file. unitree_ros ↗ |
| Best for | Ages 16+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | Lidar, Camera |
| Actuators | Brushless / direct-drive motors |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | Other ARM chip |
| Compute | Built-in 8-core ARM (not Jetson) |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Speed | Air 2.5 m/s (5.6 mph) · Pro 3.5 m/s (7.8 mph) |
| DOF | 12 (brushless) |
| Sensors | All tiers: 4D lidar (L2 on current units, 360°×96°), front camera. Pro/X add voice, mic and speaker |
| SDK | No official SDK on consumer tiers (community WebRTC libs only) |
Common questions
How much does Go2 Air / Pro / X cost?
Go2 Air / Pro / X is listed at $1,600 / $2,800 / $4,500. Unitree's store lists the Air at $1,600, Pro at $2,800 and X at $4,500 (controller $250 extra on Air and Pro), plus $399–1,000 shipping (October 2026). Some US resellers list the Pro at $3,790.
Can Go2 Air / Pro / X be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Unitree direct ships from China, taking up to 30 business days to dispatch, then 20–45 business days transit, plus $399–1,000 freight and duties. US resellers are much faster for the Pro, such as Top3DShop ($3,706, in stock, 3–7 business days, free shipping) or Maverick Drone ($4,400 with RC, ships from Minnesota, 2–3 days processing, overnight available). Air is out of stock at US resellers. The X ($4,500 with controller) can be ordered from Unitree direct, which says orders ship within a month (September 2026).
Who makes Go2 Air / Pro / X?
Go2 Air / Pro / X is made by Unitree. It came out in 2023.
Can Go2 Air / Pro / X be programmed?
Community / unofficial SDK. No official SDK on consumer tiers (community WebRTC libs only).
Does Go2 Air / Pro / X have AI chat or LLM support?
Built-in LLM chat. The Go2 app's GPT-backed voice assistant chats and triggers canned actions such as handshakes on Pro and X units, not the Air.
What age is Go2 Air / Pro / X for?
Ages 16+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
Ratings and reviews load on the live site.
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