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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nChina-based robotics firm Unitree\u2019s Middle East partner Ednex Automation said enquiries for the bots has surged since videos of them went viral. Athul Matheth, regional robotics and automation manager at Ednex, said they\u2019re hoping to convert at least 30 per cent of that buzz into actual sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Unitree G1’s meeting with the Dubai Ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delivery and pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It takes about two weeks to deliver the Go2 robo-dog and four weeks for the humanoid, according to Athul. Price tag? The G1 starts at $16,000, while the Go2 starts at $1,600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ednex has already sold more than 300 robo-dogs and 100 humanoids in the UAE, most of them purchased by universities specialising in Human Robot Interaction (HRI). \u201cThere are a lot of enquiries flooding in,\u201d Athul said. \u201cBut many people are surprised at the price tag.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pricing landscape is shifting, however, with Unitree announcing the R1 \u2014 billed as the world\u2019s most affordable humanoid \u2014 starting at $6,000. Production of the robot will begin later this year and the first order will be delivered in December. The company is hoping to showcase this affordable robot in Dubai during Gitex Global this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senthil Kugan, CEO Ednex Automation, said that with their Unitree partnership, they are redefining how humans and machines will collaborate in the future. \u201cThrough our Cognitive Physical Interaction System\u2019s intelligent decision making with physical action we will showcase at Gitex how these robots will enable adaptive bionics, augment human capabilities, and power socially intelligent robotics \u2014 transforming industries from healthcare to warehouse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Features and capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the G1\u2019s standout features is its LIDAR system, which allows it to \u201csee\u201d the world differently. \u201cFor example, I see you as a human being, but the robot sees you as pixels,\u201d Athul explained. \u201cIf the pixels are in a certain shape, it knows you\u2019re human. If it sees a cat with a tail, it knows it\u2019s a cat. If it sees an apple, it\u2019s an apple. The same technology is used in autonomous cars.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The humanoid also has an inbuilt camera that performs computer vision tasks, enabling it to detect objects more precisely than LIDAR. It comes with speakers and a microphone, allowing it to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different versions of the robot are based on add-ons. The U1 model is the base version, while the U2 has more motors for flexibility \u2014 useful for complex movements like kung fu, boxing, or dancing. Models from U3 to U10 largely involve changes to the robot\u2019s hands, which can include three-finger grips or sensor-equipped hands that detect heat, pressure, and touch. \u201cIf you programme the robot to pick up an egg, the sensors help it adjust force so it doesn\u2019t break it,\u201d Athul said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humanoids have an average battery life of two to four hours, while the Go2 can run for up to eight hours and even self-charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyday uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n About five per cent of robots sold by Ednex are for personal use. \u201cIn terms of having something like a pet, the Go2 is the best,\u201d Athul said. \u201cIt can follow you, navigate around obstacles, and even be used for home security when you\u2019re away. You can log in remotely, move it around, check surroundings, and use it as a voice intercom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humanoids, meanwhile, can serve as personal assistants. \u201cYou can programme it to have conversations, wake you up, hand you a newspaper, and remind you of tasks,\u201d he said. The robots can also work as cashiers, security assessors, or even assemble items \u2014 some can solve a Rubik\u2019s cube or operate a power drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety is built in: sensors detect resistance when the robot moves its arms, allowing it to stop immediately to avoid harming humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Athul, there are several applications that customers can tap into. \u201cIt can do the job of a cashier in a grocery store,\u201d he explained. \u201cFor fruits or vegetables, these robots have feedback sensors and can just pick up the bag, check the items, and immediately tag it and put it into your check-out bill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The robots can also be programmed to carry out security risk assessments at special gatherings or events, and to perform tasks in harsh weather conditions. Some versions can \u201csolve a Rubik’s cube and even pick up a power drill and drill a screw,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Khaleej Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 14 August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The pricing landscape is shifting, however, with Unitree announcing the R1 \u2014 billed as the world\u2019s most affordable humanoid \u2014 starting at $6,000 You may have seen this humanoid robot recently\u00a0waving to Sheikh Mohammed\u00a0bin Rashid, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at a majlis. Or perhaps darting across a street […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":30579,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[3985,3986,3988,3987,3984],"class_list":["post-30578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dubai-robot","tag-dubai-ruler","tag-robot-features","tag-robot-technology","tag-viral-robot-dubai"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30578"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30578\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Video:](\"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2025-08-14\/gbhckoll\/NA130825-G1-3.jpg?width=600&height=400&format=auto\")
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