Unitree R1

Meet the Unitree R1 — a compact humanoid robot built to impress at events, exhibitions, school programs, brand activations, and creative projects. It is about 4 feet tall, easy to place in many indoor spaces, and available in three hand-equipped versions. All three can move naturally and handle objects with real dexterous hands. The difference is simple: Pro A is the best starting point, Pro B adds touch-aware gripping, and Pro D gives you a more advanced five-finger hand for the most premium look and feel.

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The R1 Pro A is the easiest way to get a real humanoid robot with real hands. It does more than stand and wave. It can hold, pass, and present objects in a way that feels natural on camera and in person. This makes it a strong fit for exhibitions, school demos, content shoots, and brand events. If you want the most affordable hand-equipped R1 in the lineup, this is the smart place to start.

Starting from $950 /mo

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Why People Rent This Robot

People rent the Unitree R1 when they want a humanoid robot that can actually use its hands. Whether you are planning an exhibition, a school demo, a content shoot, or a brand event, the R1 gives you something that holds, passes, and presents objects in a way that feels natural on camera and in person.

All three versions look impressive, move naturally, and work well for events, content, education, and brand activations. Use it for content shoots, exhibitions, school and university demos, brand activations, and premium events.

Best Use Cases

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Content Creators

Film videos that stop the scroll. The R1 is the co-star your audience will never forget.

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Events & Exhibitions

Be the most talked-about booth at any show. People will line up just to see it move.

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Schools & Universities

Bring robotics to life. Students go from reading about robots to actually interacting with one.

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Research Labs

Real hardware for real experiments. Ideal for AI, motion, and human-robot interaction studies.

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Brand Activations

Show your audience you are ahead of the curve. Nothing says innovation like a humanoid robot.

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Shows & Entertainment

Performances, themed events, product launches u2014 the R1 adds a wow moment you cannot fake.

What's the Difference?

All three versions are real humanoid robots with real hands. They all look impressive, move naturally, and work well for events, content, education, and brand activations. The main difference is how advanced the hands are, how smooth the interaction feels, and how premium the robot looks in action.

R1 Pro A

Best place to start

The easiest way to rent a humanoid robot with real hands. Great for events, school visits, exhibitions, and content shoots where the robot needs to hold or present simple objects.

Best for: Events, schools, demos, exhibitions, and content shoots.

R1 Pro B

Best all-around choice

Everything Pro A does, but with better hand control for smoother and more natural interaction. A strong fit for premium events, demos, and brand activations.

Best for: Brand activations, premium demos, education, and interactive events.

R1 Pro D

Most premium version

The most advanced and most eye-catching option, with five-finger hands that look more human. Best for high-end events, showcase moments, and premium content.

Best for: High-end events, luxury brands, showcase moments, and premium content production.