Unitree R1 in Australia: price, where to buy and what it can do

The Unitree R1 is the cheapest full-size-looking humanoid robot you can buy in Australia: a 1.23 m, 29 kg walking robot from China's Unitree that can flip, dance, chat and wave. It isn't a home helper. Here's what it costs from Australian sellers, how the three versions differ, and what it can and can't do. Prices checked 1 and 2 November 2026.

By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 2 November 2026

Researched, not testedThis guide is based on Unitree's own specifications, Australian reseller listings and independent reporting, all linked below. We haven't used an R1 ourselves, and none of the links on this page earn us commission.

Quick answer

The R1 costs about A$13,000 to A$17,000 in Australia, and most local stock is sold out or on backorder. On 1 November 2026, Australian listings for the standard R1 ranged from A$13,189 (3D Printer Superstore, including GST, sold out) to A$15,400 (Pakronics, including GST, out of stock) and A$17,050 (CRK, backorder to about 2 December). Unitree sells it from US$4,900 (R1 Air) and US$5,900 (R1) before shipping, tax and duties. What you get: a walking, talking demonstration robot with about an hour of battery, preset moves, a voice assistant and no dexterous hands. Only the far pricier R1 EDU can be programmed. Buy it for education, research, events or curiosity, not for chores.

R1 prices in Australia

Seller	Version	Price	Stock and warranty	Link
3D Printer Superstore	R1	A$13,189 inc. GST	Sold out; 12-month warranty plus local support	Listing
Pakronics (Thomastown, Vic)	R1 Basic (not programmable)	A$15,400 inc. GST	Out of stock; 8-month warranty (EDU 12 months)	Listing
E-Ozzie	R1 Basic	A$15,499 (tax included)	8-month warranty; remote, battery, charger and case included; shipping extra	Listing
CRK Photo Imaging	R1 Basic	A$17,050 (GST not stated)	Backorder, ETA 2 Dec 2026	Listing
Unitree (direct)	R1 Air / R1	US$4,900 / US$5,900	Excludes tax and shipping (US$300–1,200); buyer pays duties; Australian shipping not confirmed	Unitree shop

Checked 1 November 2026. Two more sites list the R1 Basic at an identical A$14,638.92 without stating GST, stock or warranty; we couldn't confirm who operates them, so we've left them out. Check an Australian seller's ABN, address and returns terms before paying.

R1 Air vs R1 vs R1 EDU

	R1 Air	R1	R1 EDU
US price	US$4,900	US$5,900	Contact sales; in Australia from A$29,700 (CRK)
Weight	About 27 kg	About 29 kg	About 29 kg
Joints (degrees of freedom)	20	26	26 to 40
Cameras	Single	Binocular	Binocular
Programmable (SDK)	No	No	Yes
Dexterous hands	No	No	Optional
Extra computer	No	No	Optional (e.g. Nvidia Orin, 40 to 100 TOPS)
Unitree warranty	6 months	8 months	12 months

All three stand 1,230 mm tall, have a four-microphone array and speaker, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, an eight-core processor, a quick-release battery rated for about an hour, a charger and a hand controller, and arms that hold about 2 kg. Unitree says the R1 uses a large multimodal AI model for voice and images. Specs from Unitree's R1 page, checked 1 November 2026; Unitree doesn't publish a walking speed or charging time. In Australia, CRK lists R1 EDU versions from A$29,700 (with a 40 TOPS computer) to A$67,100 (with tactile dexterous hands), all on backorder.

What the R1 can and can't do at home

It can walk, balance, get up, wave, dance, do cartwheels and flips, run Unitree's preset routines from the controller or app, recognise voices and images through its AI assistant, and talk back.
It can't do housework. The standard R1's hands are simple grippers that can only pinch larger objects, it carries about 2 kg per arm, and it runs about an hour per charge.
It can't be reprogrammed unless you buy the EDU. The Air and R1 run Unitree's software only.
It has no lidar, so it isn't built to map and navigate a home on its own the way a robot vacuum does.

We couldn't find an independent, hands-on review of an R1 used in a home. Commentators have noted that many humanoid demos are scripted or remotely controlled, and the R1 is sold as an education and research platform. If you want a robot that helps around the house, see our Optimus vs Figure vs NEO comparison; none of those is sold here yet.

Who the R1 suits

Schools, universities and makerspaces wanting a humanoid to demonstrate and, with the EDU, to program.
Businesses and events after a crowd-pleaser.
Enthusiasts who want the cheapest real humanoid and accept it's a showpiece.
Not families wanting help at home, or anyone expecting a companion for an older relative; see our companion robots for older Australians instead.

Before you buy: warranty, safety and security

Warranty. Unitree's own warranty is 6 months (Air), 8 months (R1) or 12 months (EDU), and some Australian sellers offer 12 months. Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply on top for anything bought from an Australian business; they're much harder to use if you import it yourself.
Safety. A 29 kg robot that flips and kicks needs clear space. Unitree's product pages warn owners to keep a safe distance and operate with caution. Keep children and pets back while it moves; our humanoid safety guide has a checklist.
Security. In 2025 researchers disclosed the “UniPwn” Bluetooth flaw in Unitree's Go2, G1, H1 and B2 robots; the R1 wasn't listed. A 2026 firmware-update flaw (CVE-2026-1442) was described as appearing to affect all current Unitree products. Ask the seller how firmware updates are delivered, and keep the robot on a separate Wi-Fi network.
Electrical compliance. None of the Australian listings we checked mentions RCM approval for the robot or its charger. Ask before buying.
Spares. A spare R1 battery is A$1,430 at CRK (backorder). With about an hour per charge, plan for one if you'll use it at events.

R1 vs the Unitree G1

The Unitree G1 is bigger (1.32 m, about 35 kg), has longer battery life (about two hours) and costs roughly A$35,000 to A$48,000 in Australia. It's the better research platform; the R1 is the cheaper way to get a humanoid in the room. How both compare with every other humanoid on price is in our humanoid robot price guide.

Comparing Chinese humanoids? AgiBot's X2 and A2 are offered to Australian businesses through partners.

Common questions

How much is the Unitree R1 in Australia?

On 1 November 2026, Australian sellers listed the standard R1 at A$13,189 (3D Printer Superstore, inc. GST, sold out), A$15,400 (Pakronics, inc. GST), A$15,499 (E-Ozzie) and A$17,050 (CRK, backorder). Unitree's US prices are US$4,900 for the R1 Air and US$5,900 for the R1, before shipping and tax.

Can I buy a Unitree R1 in Australia?

Yes, through Australian resellers, but most listings were sold out or on backorder on 1 November 2026. CRK expected stock around 2 December 2026.

Can the Unitree R1 do housework?

No. It walks, dances, flips, talks and runs preset moves, but its standard hands only pinch larger objects and it runs about an hour per charge. It's an education and research robot.

Can you program the Unitree R1?

Only the R1 EDU. Unitree says the R1 Air and R1 don't support secondary development. In Australia the EDU starts at A$29,700 at CRK.

How heavy is the Unitree R1?

About 29 kg for the R1 and EDU, and about 27 kg for the R1 Air, according to Unitree. It's 1.23 m tall.

What warranty does the Unitree R1 have?

Unitree lists 6 months for the R1 Air, 8 months for the R1 and 12 months for the EDU. Some Australian resellers offer 12 months, and Australian Consumer Law guarantees also apply when you buy from an Australian business.

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