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B1

Unitree Robotics (China) · 2022 · All Unitree Robotics robots

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Discontinued · unavailableIP68IndustrialSuperseded
UnavailableShipping: N/A.

Overview

Unitree's first industrial-class quadruped, with IP68 sealing and a large payload for inspection work. It was replaced by B2 in 2023, which roughly doubled performance. Remaining units are mostly with research and industrial customers.

At a glance
Type
Quadruped robot · Industrial
Maker
Unitree Robotics (China)
Released
2022
Price
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Status
Discontinued · unavailable
Best for
Professionals & labs
Programming
Full SDK

Price and shipping

shop.unitree.com shows a $100,000 placeholder listing. Sold via inquiry.

Shipping: N/A. Superseded by B2. Only via inquiry or secondhand from labs.

Specifications

CategoryQuadrupeds · Industrial
Released2022
CountryChina
AvailabilityDiscontinued · unavailable
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Built-in autonomyReactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person
LLM supportPossible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
MuJoCo simulationMaker URDF only · Unitree publishes b1_description (xacro). No MJCF found. unitree_ros ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulationMaker URDF only · Unitree publishes b1_description (xacro). Not in Isaac Lab. unitree_ros ↗
Gazebo simulationMaker URDF only · unitree_ros b1_description has RViz launch only, and unitree_gazebo does not list b1. unitree_ros ↗
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsDepth camera, Camera, Lidar
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioUnknown
Compute typex86 PC (Intel / AMD), NVIDIA Jetson
ComputeIntel i5-1135G7 main controller + 3× Jetson Xavier NX for perception
Weight~50 kg with battery, 20 kg walking payload
Speed1.2 m/s max walking on flat ground
DOF12
Sensors5× Intel RealSense D430 depth cameras, IMU, lidar optional
SDKUnitree legged SDK

Common questions

How much does B1 cost?

Quote. shop.unitree.com shows a $100,000 placeholder listing. Sold via inquiry.

Can B1 be bought today?

No. It is discontinued and no longer sold. Superseded by B2. Only via inquiry or secondhand from labs.

Who makes B1?

B1 is made by Unitree Robotics (China). It came out in 2022.

Can B1 be programmed?

Full SDK. Unitree legged SDK.

Does B1 have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.

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