Unitree to launch the cheapest humanoid robot on global platforms via AliExpress
Chinese company Unitree Robotics plans to begin international sales of its affordable humanoid robot R1 next week through AliExpress. The launch will cover North America, Europe, Japan, and Singapore, allowing customers worldwide to purchase a sports-oriented robot with advanced mobility features.
Source SCMP
The R1 model, introduced in China in 2025, is priced starting from 29,900 yuan (about $4,400). The company has not yet disclosed prices for overseas markets but brands the robot as sporty, capable of running, performing flips, and descending hills. The robot stands 123 cm tall and weighs 27 kg.
Unitree Robotics is an innovative Chinese company specializing in robotic development, particularly quadruped and humanoid robots applied in various fields ranging from entertainment to industry.
This international launch underlines Unitree’s ambitions to become a global leader in humanoid robotics and to promote the mass adoption of robotic technology.
Looking ahead, Unitree is likely to expand its product line and enter new markets, intensifying competition in the affordable humanoid robot segment.
