ROBOT INTELLIGENCE, EXPLAINED.
Unitree A1
An earlier research platform, with useful lessons.
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Ask about my package Explore financeEnquire about this configuration. Before an order can be offered, we must confirm the exact contents, current capabilities, delivery and named technical support for this configuration.
Ask for an itemised quote covering hardware, software, delivery, setup and support.
A1 helped establish compact quadrupeds as development tools. Its official page describes depth sensing, foot sensors and low-level interfaces, with optional exploration hardware.
Earlier-generation reference. Current UK orderability and support are being checked.
QUADRUPED ROBOTLet’s explore what the A1 could bring to your idea.
Start with the task.
Four foot-end pressure sensors provide contact information for gait research. The description of protected feet does not establish a whole-robot ingress rating.
Three per leg
Listed effective load
Listed endurance
Foot-end pressure sensing
Expectations / Your first project
Know what arrives. Know what comes next.
Start with what Unitree A1 can do today. Then settle the exact kit, your first task and the support route, so you can judge the complete package.
Price on application
What the model is designed for
This is an earlier-generation platform. Confirm the exact hardware, firmware, condition and remaining parts or support route for the particular unit.
What your task may need
Plan around the software and accessories supported on this version. Confirm compatibility before choosing equipment or instructions from a newer generation.
Software & connections
Confirm the supported computer, operating system, accounts and developer access. Ask what runs on the robot, on a nearby computer or in the cloud; what stops without internet; and whether subscriptions or remote assistance are needed.
Setup & ongoing support
Richard helps clarify the package and coordinate supplier enquiries. Specialist setup, programming, diagnosis and repairs need a capable supplier or technical partner. That support is not yet agreed for every model; the provider, scope and fees must be confirmed before an order.
What is included in your package?
The exact contents depend on your chosen edition and supplier quote. Ask for an itemised list of included equipment, optional extras and anything you need to supply yourself.
Six things to settle in your written package
- The box and the extras
- Exact model and edition; quantities of batteries, chargers, controller, cables, hands or grippers and sensors. Mark each item as included, optional, supplied by you or not required. Confirm the UK mains arrangement.
- Your first useful task
- Separate supplied functions from demonstrations and custom development. Agree the software, operator involvement, working conditions and a simple acceptance test for your task.
- Computer, software and connections
- Confirm the supported computer, operating system, accounts and developer access. Ask what runs on the robot, on a nearby computer or in the cloud; what stops without internet; and whether subscriptions or remote assistance are needed.
- Transport, storage and running time
- Plan space for the robot and its equipment, suitable protective packaging, charging time and the manufacturer’s storage instructions. Check battery transport requirements before arranging travel or a return.
- A named route to help
- Name the technical provider and agree setup, training, fault diagnosis, response hours, repair location, return freight and warranty handling. Record what is included and what costs extra.
- Parts and total cost
- Check the exact replacement part, evidence of fitment, availability and who may install it. Itemise delivery, import charges where relevant, software, accessories and support alongside the robot price.
This is a package-planning service. Included equipment, price, delivery and support are confirmed in writing before an order.
Expectations / your working setup
Is your workplace ready for this robot?
For Unitree A1, confirm these five points against the exact hardware, software and task in your quote. Published specifications elsewhere on this page are a starting point; your working setup still needs to be agreed.
Status: configuration and site checks required. An unanswered question means unconfirmed, not unsuitable.
01 / Where will it charge — and when?
Confirm the approved UK charger or mains supply, location, measured runtime under the intended load, charge time and any supported battery-swap arrangement. Fit charging and checks around the working day. A maximum runtime claim is not a shift plan.
02 / What keeps working if the internet drops?
Separate onboard control, a local computer and cloud services. Ask what happens if Wi-Fi, internet or the external computer fails, and what is needed to recover. Confirm setup, normal operation, task software, updates and fleet tools separately.
03 / Does workplace information leave the premises?
Ask about video, audio, maps, logs and training data: where they go, who can see them, retention and deletion, and whether uploads can be disabled without losing the required function.
04 / Can the supplier access or operate it remotely?
Distinguish diagnostics, camera access, updates and motion control. Agree permission, named accounts, time limits, logs and a way to revoke access. Confirm the support route if remote access is not allowed.
05 / What else must we provide and pay for?
List computers, controllers, networking, grippers, safety equipment, licences, subscriptions, training and human supervision. Name the support provider and agree response times, warranty handling and repair arrangements. Richard can coordinate; specialist technical support must be agreed with a capable provider.
See how companies develop a specific robot task ↗
Understand who is doing what
Remote control
A person directs the robot. This can be a useful demonstration or research tool, but requires an operator.
Programmed task
The robot repeats a prepared sequence. Objects, positions and the work area may need to stay consistent.
Autonomous task
The robot makes defined decisions within a tested task and environment. Check its limits, supervision and recovery when something goes wrong.
Manufacturer films show particular tasks and configurations. Confirm the operating mode, software and operator involvement for the application you are considering.
Plan the whole package
Useful before you choose
Explore the application
Robotics for universities and research labs ↗Help me choose / check this robot ↗Compare other starting points
Compare the exact version, equipment and task requirements. These are alternatives to investigate, not confirmed substitutes.
01 / UNDERSTAND THE HARDWARE
Get closer.
See what matters.
Select a numbered topic to understand the systems behind the robot. These are explanatory controls, not service or disassembly locations.
01 / FEET
Read contact with the ground.
Four foot-end pressure sensors provide contact information for gait research. The description of protected feet does not establish a whole-robot ingress rating.
Figures describe the manufacturer’s stated configuration. Confirm the exact hardware, software and included equipment for your project.
02 / VISION
Depth sensing at the front.
A RealSense depth camera is described. The source gives 0.3–10 m depth distance; reliable sensing still depends on the surface and lighting.
Figures describe the manufacturer’s stated configuration. Confirm the exact hardware, software and included equipment for your project.
03 / ACTUATION
Control at joint level.
The page describes reading sensors and sending individual motor position, speed and torque commands. Maximum joint torque is listed at 33.5 N·m.
Figures describe the manufacturer’s stated configuration. Confirm the exact hardware, software and included equipment for your project.
04 / INTEGRATION
Ports for experiments.
Four USB, two HDMI and two Ethernet ports are described, with external power connections. Current firmware and development-host compatibility need checking.
Figures describe the manufacturer’s stated configuration. Confirm the exact hardware, software and included equipment for your project.
02 / SIZE & SPACE
Picture the platform.
Plan the space.
Body dimensions are a starting point. Moving joints, handling, attachments and a clear operating area need additional room.
Robodromo explanatory schematics. Not to scale, not CAD and not clearance or fitment drawings. Labels follow the stated source; unknown measurements remain unknown.
03 / CHOOSE THE CONFIGURATION
The details change
the possibilities.
The model name is only the start. Compare the hardware, development access and package before choosing a robot.
A1 STANDARD / ROBODROMO SELECTION NOTES
Core development platform
Depth camera, HD video and high- and low-level development interfaces are described.
A1 EXPLORATION / ROBODROMO SELECTION NOTES
Added sensing and computing
The page describes added LiDAR, mapping and navigation functions, plus AI compute. The installed modules and available software need confirmation.
04 / THE ROBOT IN FOCUS
See the platform.
Keep the context.
Manufacturer demonstrations explain the idea. They do not establish the contents of a quote or the performance of your application.
UNITREE / SOURCE FILM
A1 manufacturer introduction
Historical A1 demonstration. Confirm the supplied revision and present software support.
Watch on YouTube ↗YouTube loads only after you press play and may collect usage data. Other films remain hosted by the manufacturer. Images and demonstrations may show options; no Robodromo deployment or independent performance test is implied.
Manufacturer demonstration: confirm the shown edition, software, optional equipment and operator involvement against your proposal. Robodromo has not independently tested the performance shown.
05 / THE TECHNICAL DETAIL
Numbers with meaning.
Search the detail or open a group. Manufacturer maxima apply to particular conditions; they should not be assumed to occur together.
Dimensions & construction
| Specification | A1 |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | Not verified from current primary page |
| Complete operating mass | Not verified from current primary page |
Movement, joints & payload
| Specification | A1 |
|---|---|
| Actuated joints | 12 |
| Effective load | 5 kg |
| Maximum continuous running speed | 3.3 m/s |
| Maximum joint torque | 33.5 N·m |
| Maximum joint speed | 21 rad/s |
Power & endurance
| Specification | A1 |
|---|---|
| Endurance | 1–2.5 hours |
Sensing, computing & interfaces
| Specification | A1 |
|---|---|
| Foot-end pressure sensors | 4 |
| Depth camera | RealSense, exact revision to confirm |
| External interfaces | 4 × USB, 2 × HDMI, 2 × Ethernet |
| External power outputs | 5 V, 12 V, 19 V |
| Development interfaces | High- and low-level described |
| LiDAR | Exploration option |
Equipment, software & support
| Specification | A1 |
|---|---|
| Depth distance | 0.3–10 m, conditions apply |
| External input | 24 V |
Specifications are published by the manufacturer; Robodromo has not independently tested them. “Not listed” means confirmation is needed for the selected configuration. Confirm the full warranty terms and UK support route with the quotation.
06 / FROM HARDWARE TO A USEFUL PROJECT
Start with a task
you can test.
Reviewing an existing A1 research setup.
Write down what success looks like, which data or controls you need, and who will build and support the software. A capable robot and a complete working application are different purchases.
A specific task, environment, payload and measurable result.
The exact firmware, APIs, examples and development permissions.
Robot revision, tools, sensors, power, setup and support.
07 / LIFE WITH THE ROBOT
A complete decision.
A clearer first step.
Our starting points below are selection notes. Final suitability depends on the exact package, the task and the people responsible for it.
The supplied kit
Get an itemised packing list covering the robot revision, battery, charger and UK mains arrangement, controller, tools, sensors and computing. Images can show optional equipment.
The first session
Plan the operating area, supervision, stopping procedure and setup. Follow the actual supplied manual and allow time for familiarisation before a public demonstration.
Running costs
Include spare batteries, charging, software accounts, network charges and maintenance in the plan. Confirm which functions depend on external services.
Support after delivery
Agree who diagnoses faults, where repairs happen, who pays freight, which genuine parts are available and how long software support is expected.
Where we would start
- Reviewing an existing A1 research setup.
- Learning from foot sensing and joint-control architecture.
- Assessing a specific evidenced supply offer against a newer platform.
Before we recommend an order
- Confirm the exact hardware, software and included equipment.
- Define a practical test of the intended task.
- Agree UK delivery, setup, support and the complete price.
08 / PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Before you choose.
Why are the dimensions not filled in?
The primary page used here does not give a complete dimensional specification. An unknown is better than importing another model’s figures.
Does it have LiDAR?
The page describes LiDAR for the Exploration version; do not assume every A1 has it.
Can we still get support?
That needs confirmation for the exact robot, firmware and supplier. This study is not a current support commitment.
What is the Robodromo UK price?
Price on application
Can I order it from Robodromo now?
UK supply arrangements, availability, pricing and delivery will be confirmed before orders are offered. Supplier appointments are subject to written agreement.
START WITH THE IDEA.
What would you
do with a A1?
Tell us the task, the space and the development access you need. We can use that brief to investigate a suitable configuration and supply route.