The Unitree G1 is the cheapest humanoid robot you can find on the market. What are its main characteristics?
The robotics market has continued to grow over time, but the truth is that we still have a long way to go. Although The robot concept has become popular in the industrial sector, the truth is that there are several robotic units that are in the humanoid segment. Below we want to present you the cheapest model that you can currently find in the field, which is the so-called Unitree G1. What are its main features and why should we perhaps wait?
Unitree G1, a humanoid robot that you can now buy in the market
Unitree is a company that has a long history when it comes to developing bots, but it’s been a while since began to specialize in humanoid models. Although the H1 model is the fastest model we can find in its catalog, the G1 has become the most economical alternative already available in the industry. If you want to get a unit, you will have to pay $16,000.
According to the official information about this quirky model, it has a slight height, which can be a problem for a model of this nature. For example, if you want to train his technology to wash kitchen utensils, you should know that he will not get on the counter. This is undoubtedly its main weakness, although the truth is that there are some flaws with its technology. Another serious problem of this device is its autonomy, since it has a battery with a capacity of 9,000 mAhslightly less than the sum of what the two terminals have.
As for his ability to avoid obstacles, it is worth highlighting his presence Intel RealSense D435 depth cameraas well as providing Livox-MID360 LiDAR technology. Thanks to this combined technology, it can run at a speed of about two meters per second. In this aspect, it is worth mentioning as a negative aspect the ability to carry only two kg of weights in each movement. Considering that the Tesla Optimus was created to be able to carry tens of kg per trip, this feature is not at all positive in this case.
It is expected that updates may be rolled out over the coming months to allow this robot to perform more complex tasks and with a higher degree of efficiency. This is the first step that aims democratization of the industry, which is still in one of its first stages. Despite the limitations that currently surround this model, it seems clear that there has been a technological leap in relation to humanoid robots in recent months.
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