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Unitree - K1 Robotic Arm for Go1 Edu

  • Designed for Unitree Go1 Edu – The K1 Robotic Arm is specifically engineered for seamless integration with the Unitree Go1 Edu quadruped robot.
  • 6 Degrees of Freedom (6-DOF) – Features 6-axis articulation for flexible, precise, and human-like robotic movement across a wide range of applications.
  • High-Precision Motion Control – Offers ±0.5 mm repeatability, enabling accurate positioning for research, inspection, and light manipulation tasks.
  • 532 mm Maximum Reach – Provides an extension distance of 532 mm, allowing the robot to access and manipulate objects within an extended workspace.
  • Durable Metal Construction – Manufactured with a robust metal arm structure to ensure stability, durability, and long-term performance.
  • Powerful Servo Configuration – Equipped with 5 × 45 kg servos and 2 × 85 kg servos, delivering reliable torque and smooth multi-axis motion.
  • Replaceable Parallel Gripper – Includes a parallel jaw end effector with replaceable jaws, suitable for grasping a variety of objects.
  • ROS Compatible Development Platform – Supports Ubuntu with ROS (Robot Operating System) Kinetic, making it ideal for robotics research, AI development, and automation projects.
  • Secure Screw-Mount Installation – Uses a screw-fixed mounting system for stable attachment to the Go1 Edu platform.
  • Lightweight Professional Design – Weighing approximately 2.5 kg, the K1 arm balances performance and portability for educational, research, and industrial robotics applications.
  • Trusted dealerDirect manufacturer partnership
  • Pan-India deliveryInsured shipping, all states
  • Post-sale supportTraining + service included
Overview

What makes it work

 

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6+1
Degrees of Freedom
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532mm
Maximum Reach
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±0.5mm
Repeatability
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~1000g
Max Payload
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5x45kg + 2x85kg
Servo Configuration
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24V / 5A
Power Supply
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~2.5kg
Arm Weight
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Ubuntu + ROS
Software Platform

Full Specifications

Motion & Mechanical Specifications
Specification Details
Product Unitree K1 Robotic Arm — a genuine Unitree accessory engineered specifically for the Go1 EDU quadruped
Degrees of Freedom 6-axis articulation plus a parallel gripper (6+1 DOF)
Maximum Reach 532mm horizontal extension distance
Repeatability ±0.5mm positioning accuracy
Maximum Payload Approximately 1000g (1kg) load capacity
Servo Configuration 5 x 45kg-cm servos plus 2 x 85kg-cm servos (7 total)
Construction Durable metal arm structure for stability and long-term performance
Gripper Parallel jaw end effector with replaceable jaws
Weight Approximately 2.5kg
xBoom SKU xboom-144922
Power, Connectivity & Compatibility
Specification Details
Power Supply 24V DC, up to 5A
Communication USB Type-C
Software Platform Ubuntu with ROS (Robot Operating System Kinetic)
Mounting Secure screw-mount installation on the back of the Go1 EDU
Compatibility Built specifically for the Unitree Go1 EDU — an earlier-generation Unitree quadruped, since succeeded by the Go2

Manipulation, Built for the Go1 EDU

Unitree K1 Robotic Arm for Go1 EDU: A Genuine 6-DOF Manipulator

This is a genuine Unitree K1 robotic arm, purpose-built to mount on the back of the Go1 EDU quadruped and add real manipulation capability to the platform. Its 6-axis design, driven by 5 x 45kg and 2 x 85kg servos, extends out to 532mm and delivers ±0.5mm repeatability — precise enough for genuine research, inspection, and light manipulation tasks, not just simple demonstration gestures. A durable metal frame and a replaceable-jaw parallel gripper round out a design built for long-term lab and classroom use.

One important note for buyers: the K1 is built specifically for the Go1 EDU — an earlier-generation Unitree quadruped that has since been succeeded by the Go2. If you’re working with a Go1 EDU already in your lab or fleet, the K1 is a genuine, purpose-matched way to add manipulation to it; it is not designed for the newer Go2 platform, which uses its own D1 servo arm instead.

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True 6-Axis + Gripper Design

Six-axis articulation plus a replaceable-jaw parallel gripper.

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±0.5mm Repeatability

Precise enough for genuine research and light manipulation work.

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Powerful Servo Configuration

5x45kg and 2x85kg servos for reliable torque across every joint.

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Purpose-Built for Go1 EDU

A secure screw-mount design made specifically for this platform.

Built for Genuine Manipulation on the Go1

The Unitree K1 Robotic Arm brings real 6-axis manipulation capability to the Go1 EDU platform.

Motion
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6+1 Degrees of Freedom

Six independently controlled joints plus a parallel gripper.

Precision
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±0.5mm Repeatability

Accurate positioning for research, inspection, and light manipulation.

Power
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5x45kg + 2x85kg Servos

A powerful servo configuration for reliable torque and smooth motion.

Reach
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532mm Maximum Reach

Extended workspace coverage for accessing and manipulating objects.

Build
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Durable Metal Construction

A robust metal frame built for long-term stability and performance.

Development
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Ubuntu + ROS Compatible

Runs on Ubuntu with ROS support for research and custom development.

Built for Teams Already Running a Go1 EDU

The Unitree K1 Robotic Arm for Go1 EDU suits labs, classrooms, and research teams with an existing Go1 EDU that want to add real manipulation capability.

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Robotics Research

Precise, repeatable manipulation for serious lab experiments.

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Education & Coursework

A hands-on platform for teaching manipulation and ROS concepts.

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Inspection Tasks

Extended reach for accessing and inspecting hard-to-reach objects.

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Light Manipulation Tasks

Grasping and pick-and-place work within a 1kg payload capacity.

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Light Industrial Automation

Suited to light assembly and object-handling automation tasks.

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AI Development

A ROS-compatible platform for custom manipulation software work.

See the K1 Arm on the Go1

An official Unitree Support installation video, a hands-on look at the arm mounted and working, plus the Go1 EDU platform it’s built for.

Go1 Edu with Robotic Arm K1

Go1 EDU with the K1 Arm

A hands-on look at the K1 arm mounted and working on the Go1

A Look at the Unitree Go1 Robot Dog Quadruped

Go1 Platform Overview

A closer look at the Go1 EDU platform this arm mounts to

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Unitree K1 Robotic Arm for Go1 EDU work with the Go2?
No. The K1 is built specifically for the Go1 EDU, an earlier-generation Unitree quadruped. The current Go2 platform uses its own dedicated D1 servo arm instead.
What’s the arm’s payload capacity?
Approximately 1000g (1kg) maximum load capacity, suited to light pick-and-place, inspection, and manipulation tasks.
How precise is the K1 arm?
±0.5mm repeatability, accurate enough for genuine research, inspection, and light manipulation work rather than just simple demonstration gestures.
What software does it run on?
Ubuntu with ROS (Robot Operating System Kinetic), connected over USB Type-C — suited to robotics research, AI development, and automation projects.
How is the arm mounted on the Go1?
It uses a secure screw-fixed mounting system on the back of the Go1 EDU chassis for stable, long-term attachment.
What’s the arm’s reach and servo configuration?
It extends up to 532mm and is driven by 5 x 45kg and 2 x 85kg servos across its 6 axes, plus a replaceable-jaw parallel gripper.

 

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