Buying Unitree Robots: Direct from Unitree or Through Robotics Center?
A neutral guide to the two ways US buyers get Unitree robots: ordering from Unitree's official shop or buying through Robotics Center. Pricing, shipping, duties, payment, returns and support compared with sources.
Buying Guide · 2026
Unitree sells its robots through its own online shop and through resellers such as Robotics Center. The robot is the same either way. What changes is how you pay, how the robot reaches you, who handles import duties, and who you call when you need help. This guide sets out both paths with sources so you can pick the one that suits your team.
Disclosure: this page is published by Robotics Center, which resells Unitree robots. Facts about Unitree's own shop come from Unitree's published pages, linked in the Sources section.
Two ways to buy
Direct from Unitree. Unitree's official shop lists quadrupeds, humanoids, arms, LiDAR and accessories in US dollars.1 Unitree publishes its prices openly: the G1 humanoid is listed from US $13.5K with tax and shipping excluded, and the G1 EDU is sold through Unitree's sales team.2 The Go2 is listed from $1,600.1 Shipments are sent from China, orders normally ship within 30 business days, and global delivery is expected to take 20 to 45 business days.3 Customs duties on arrival are paid by the buyer.3 The shop accepts PayPal.4
Through Robotics Center. We list Unitree robots such as the Unitree G1$21,500.00, Unitree Go2$3,690.00, Unitree Go2 EDU$11,090.00, Unitree R1$6,270.00, Unitree H1$99,800.00 and Unitree B2$85,800.00 in our US store, with the current price and stock status on each product page. Shipping and sales tax are calculated at checkout, and we handle the import before the robot reaches you. We are based in San Francisco, and we also offer leasing by quote and data collection services.
Side by side
| Factor | Unitree official shop | Robotics Center |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Unitree robot | Same Unitree robot |
| Published price | G1 from US $13.5K, tax and shipping excluded2; Go2 from $1,6001 | G1 $21,500.00; Go2 $3,690.00 |
| Ships from | China; arrival in 20 to 45 business days3 | Shipped to you in the US; lead time shown per product |
| Import duties | Paid by the buyer on arrival3 | Handled by us before delivery |
| Payment | PayPal4 | Card checkout online; ask us about invoices |
| Returns | No returns except items that arrive defective or damaged; refunds for requests made before delivery5 | See our return policy |
| Leasing | Not offered on the shop pages we checked | Leasing by quote |
| Help after delivery | Unitree help pages and customer service1 | Setup help from our San Francisco team |
When buying direct suits you
- You want the manufacturer's published price and are comfortable paying tax, shipping and duties separately.23
- Your organization already imports hardware and has a customs broker or freight forwarder it uses routinely.
- You can plan around international lead times of several weeks.3
- You want a configuration that only Unitree lists, or you already work with Unitree's sales team, for example for the G1 EDU.2
When buying through Robotics Center suits you
- You want one US price with import handled and shipping and tax shown at checkout, without arranging customs yourself.
- Your procurement process prefers a US-based vendor.
- You want to lease before buying, or need a short-term robot for a pilot. See leasing.
- You want help with setup or with collecting manipulation and teleoperation data on the robot. See data collection services.
- You are buying several brands at once and prefer one order and one point of contact.
Comparing the total cost
A manufacturer's starting price and a reseller's price are not directly comparable. Unitree's published G1 price excludes tax and shipping,2 and duties are paid by the buyer when the robot arrives.3 Our store price is for delivery in the US with shipping and tax calculated at checkout. To compare fairly, add shipping, duties, brokerage and tax to the direct price, then set that against the checkout total and lead time from each source.
Frequently asked questions
Is the hardware different if I buy through a reseller?
No. It is the same Unitree robot.
Who pays import duties when I order from Unitree's shop?
Unitree's shipping policy says orders may be subject to customs duties on arrival and that the buyer bears those costs.3
Can I lease a Unitree robot?
Robotics Center leases Unitree robots by quote. See leasing or contact us.
Does Robotics Center sell every Unitree model?
We list a wide range of Unitree robots and accessories; browse the Unitree collection or contact us about a configuration you do not see.
Sources
- Unitree Robotics, official online shop, https://shop.unitree.com/ (accessed 2026-11). ↩
- Unitree Robotics, "Unitree G1" product page, https://www.unitree.com/g1/ (accessed 2026-11). ↩
- Unitree Robotics, "Shipping Policy", https://shop.unitree.com/policies/shipping-policy (accessed 2026-11). ↩
- Unitree Robotics, "About Payment", https://shop.unitree.com/pages/about-payment (accessed 2026-11). ↩
- Unitree Robotics, "Return & Refund Policy", https://shop.unitree.com/pages/return-refund-policy (accessed 2026-11). ↩