Unitree introduces its first wheeled humanoid robot G1-D for data collection and AI training

Unitree Robotics officially introduced G1-D, the first humanoid wheeled robot. It is designed for data collection, AI model training, and task execution in real-world conditions. G1-D is part of a comprehensive solution that integrates a hardware platform and software for the full cycle of artificial intelligence operations.

What is known

The robot is available in Standard and Flagship versions. Both have a height of 1260 mm to 1680 mm and weigh up to 80 kg. The Standard version is stationary, while the Flagship version is equipped with a mobile base with differential drive and can move at speeds of up to 1.5 m/s. Built-in sensors include LiDAR, depth cameras, and collision detection systems.

The model has 17 degrees of freedom in the stationary version and 19 in the mobile one (excluding effectors). Each arm is equipped with 7 degrees of freedom and can handle loads of up to 3 kg. The waist joint provides movement along the Z-axis up to ±155 degrees and along the Y-axis from minus 2.5 to plus 135 degrees. The vertical working range is from 0 to 2 meters.

A high-definition binocular camera is mounted on the head, with additional cameras installed on the wrists. The robot supports various effectors, including two-finger grips, three- and five-finger manipulators with or without touch sensors. The computing basis is the Nvidia Jetson Orin NX module, providing up to 100 TOPS performance. The battery in the Flagship version provides up to six hours of autonomous operation.

G1-D can perform manual operations in industrial, warehouse, service, and retail zones. The robot is also used for data collection and annotation for AI.

Along with the equipment, Unitree introduced a software platform for managing the entire data workflow: from collection to model deployment. The platform supports task management, annotation, simulation, distributed training, integration with GROOT, PI, and model export tools.

Source: Unitree