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A $4,370 Unitree R1 humanoid robot has been launched on AliExpress. This is the most affordable model available from China’s unitree Robotics company and will be made available to international markets through Alibaba Group’s marketplace. The Chinese manufacturer has a history of using Amazon as a global storefront, but now they are expanding their reach by leveraging AliExpress.
The R1 comes with 26 smart joints that make it 4 feet tall and weighs 50 pounds, including 3D printed legs for walking up stairs. It can do cartwheels, stand on one leg, and even lie down and get back up independently.
According to The South China Morning Post, the rollout will initially cover North America, Japan, Singapore, and Europe.
It is currently being sold at just over $4,370 in yuan or around $5,900. Unitree has previously priced their flagship H1 robot at more than $90,000 for the high-end model, making it a significant step towards lower prices and mainstream adoption.
This launch is expected to normalize humanoid robots as they are becoming increasingly adopted by consumers around the world.
Source: Wired
Originally published at Unknown. Curated by AI Maestro.
