Unitree Robotics is thrilled to announce the launch of its fourth humanoid robot—the Unitree H2.

Officially standing at 180 centimeters tall and weighing 70 kilograms, this robot is engineered to interact safely and amicably with everyone.

In a demonstration video, the H2 robot is seen dancing in circles and executing some martial arts maneuvers.

Just a week prior, Unitree unveiled the Unitree G1 Kung Fu Kid V6.0, which also showcased its martial arts prowess.

The latest data released indicates that the H2's joints and overall performance have seen substantial enhancements compared to its predecessor, the H1. From a design perspective, the H2 does not aim to match the H1's speed but rather enhances the robot's agility.

The H1 boasts a speed of 3.3 meters per second, setting a new world record. In contrast, the H2 has a top speed of less than 2 meters per second.

Nevertheless, in terms of degrees of freedom, the H2's agility has undergone a significant upgrade, particularly in its limbs.

Legs: An extra joint has been incorporated at the ankle, rendering the foot joints more adaptable. Each leg now boasts 6 degrees of freedom, a step up from the H1's 5.

Arms: The arms have been upgraded from a basic 4-degree-of-freedom setup to a comprehensive 7-degree-of-freedom configuration. This includes 3 degrees in the shoulder, 1 in the elbow, and 3 in the wrist.

Payload Capacity: Each arm is capable of carrying a load of 7 kilograms, with a maximum capacity of 21 kilograms.

The H2 employs the same 'FAR' (Flexion-Abduction-Rotation) hip joint design as the G1, a configuration that is gaining traction in the industry and has now become the standard for all Unitree robots.

The 'FAR' design replaces the H1's 'RAF' hip joint and features a new 3-degree-of-freedom serial stacking waist.

Beyond its physical appearance, the H2 also incorporates LiDAR and bionic cameras to perceive its 360° surroundings and navigate uneven terrain.

With the introduction of the H2, Unitree Robotics has further honed its humanoid robot lineup: from the G1 (entry-level), R1 (consumer/light application level) to the H1 and H2 (full-size, high-specification models).

The H2 opens up new application possibilities. While traditional industrial robots are mainly utilized for single, high-intensity tasks, the H2, with its agile movements and human-like appearance, can venture into service, demonstration, companionship, and even 'all-weather following' roles.

However, for the H2 to achieve widespread adoption, it must overcome several hurdles.

Full-size humanoid robots come with a hefty price tag, and excessively high costs will hinder their mass-scale application. Media reports suggest that the H1 is priced at around 650,000 yuan.

Details regarding the H2's load capacity, endurance, and other pertinent data have yet to be released.

The shift from demonstration stages to real-world service scenarios necessitates extensive practice, scenario adaptation, and operational model innovation. Whether the H2 can seamlessly transition between different application scenarios remains to be seen.

Wang Xingxing, the founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics, has previously emphasized that the primary goal of launching the humanoid robot project is to 'enable robots to perform tasks.' The introduction of the H2 marks a significant stride towards this objective.

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