Unitree Robotics · Consumer quadruped
Unitree Go2
The quadruped that put a capable legged robot in reach of hobbyists: 15kg, LiDAR-equipped and priced from around $1,600.
- Weight
- ≈15 kg
- Payload
- ≈8 kg
- Top speed
- 3.5-5 m/s
- Runtime
- 2-4 hours
Availability
Freely available to consumers through Unitree's store and mainstream retailers. Air and Pro ship quickly; EDU is sold to developers and institutions.
Pricing and availability verified July 23, 2026. Robot pricing moves faster than the hardware does — confirm on the manufacturer's own page before ordering.
Where to buy
| Seller | What you get | Price | Regions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitree official store | Go2 AirDirect order; Pro and EDU configured at checkout or by quote. | $1,600 | Global | Visit |
| Amazon | Go2 Air / Pro via third-party sellersFaster delivery and easier returns, usually at a markup over direct pricing. | Varies | US, EU | Visit |
Go2 Air entry price. Pro adds compute and range, and the EDU edition unlocks the low-level SDK and higher speeds for developers.
Strengths and limitations
What works
- Cheapest way into serious legged robotics by a wide margin
- 4D LiDAR standard, so mapping and obstacle work run out of the box
- No purchase gatekeeping — anyone can order one
- Large hobbyist community and plentiful example code
What does not
- Low-level control is locked behind the pricier EDU edition
- 8 kg payload restricts what you can bolt on
- No arm unless you add the separate D1 manipulator
- Air edition's onboard compute is limited
Unitree Go2 in pictures
Watch the Unitree Go2
“Introducing Unitree Go2 - Quadruped Robot of Embodied AI” — official video from Unitree Robotics on YouTube.
Full specifications
Overview
| Type | Quadruped robot |
|---|---|
| Maker | Unitree Robotics |
| Announced | July 2023 |
| Editions | Air, Pro, EDU |
| Intended use | Consumer, education, research |
Body
| Standing size | ≈700 × 310 × 400 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | ≈15 kg |
| Payload | ≈8 kg rated |
| Ingress protection | IP54 splash resistant |
Actuation
| Degrees of freedom | 12 (3 per leg) |
|---|---|
| Joint torque | Up to 45 N·m |
| Top speed | 3.5 m/s, 5 m/s on EDU |
| Climbing | Stairs up to ≈15 cm |
Compute
| Onboard compute | 8-core CPU; Jetson Orin option on EDU |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, optional 4G |
| Ports | USB and Ethernet payload connectors |
Sensors
| LiDAR | Unitree 4D LiDAR L1, 360° × 90° |
|---|---|
| Camera | Wide-angle HD camera |
| Audio | Speaker and microphone array |
Power
| Battery | 8,000 mAh, 15,000 mAh on Pro/EDU |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 2-4 hours depending on edition |
| Charging | Fast charger, ≈2 hours |
Software
| App | Unitree Go app for iOS and Android |
|---|---|
| SDK | High-level on all editions, low-level on EDU |
| Middleware | ROS 2 support |
Unitree Go2 news and updates
D1 robotic arm add-on broadens what Go2 can do
Unitree's mountable manipulator turned the Go2 from a mobile sensor platform into something that can pick things up, at the cost of payload headroom.
Source: Unitree ↗
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Unitree Go2?
The Go2 Air starts at about $1,600. Pro costs more for better compute and battery, and the EDU edition is priced higher again because it unlocks low-level joint control.
Which Go2 edition should I buy?
Air if you want to own and play with a capable quadruped. Pro for longer runtime and onboard processing. EDU only if you need direct joint-level control for research.