Legged robots are no longer science projects — they are tools with a price tag and a payback period.
If you are in first-time robot dog buyers, the right Unitree robot is the one matched to your environment and shift pattern. This guide keeps the decision practical.
Start with the environment
- Indoor flat floors, or outdoor mud, stairs and weather?
- How much payload — cameras, arms, sensors, deliveries?
- How autonomous does it need to be: tele-op, semi-auto, or fully scheduled?
- What is the shift pattern, and do you need spare batteries?
Recommended models
For first-time robot dog buyers we usually point at Unitree Go2 Air, Unitree G1. Each trades price against ruggedness and compute.
| Specification | Unitree Go2 Air | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15 kg | 35 kg |
| Top speed | 3.7 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Payload | 8 kg | 3 kg |
| Battery life | 2–4 h | 2 h |
| Height / size | 40 cm | 1.27 m |
| Ingress protection | indoor / light outdoor | indoor / light outdoor |
| Degrees of freedom | 12 | 23–43 |
| Price from | $1,600 | $16,000 |
Must-have options
- SDK 2.0 + ROS 2 access if you will write any code.
- A spare battery (or two) for continuous coverage.
- A payload mount and the specific sensor your task needs.
- Documented warranty and a supplier who answers pre-sale questions.
Budget planning
Hardware is only part of the cost. Freight, import duty, training and any payload integration add up. A verified supplier gives you a landed price instead of a surprise.
Frequently asked questions
Go2 or B2 for my team?
Go2-class for light, mostly indoor work and trials; B2-class for industrial, all-weather, heavy-payload duty.
Should I buy direct or through a supplier?
A documented supplier reduces import and support risk and usually bundles freight and duty into one number.
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Specifications are publicly reported and approximate; exact figures depend on configuration, region and production batch. Confirm the current sheet with your supplier before purchase.
