Meet the $5K Humanoid: Unitree’s R1 Redefines Affordable Robotics

The robotics game just got a lot more interesting. Unitree Robotics, known for pushing the boundaries of agile, accessible machines, has officially launched the R1, a lightweight, highly capable humanoid robot priced at an eye-popping $5,500. At that number, it's not just for labs or megacorps anymore. This thing is creeping into consumer territory.