Maximum Dexterity with Comprehensive Tactile Perception

Unitree Robotics presents the H2 EDU Smart E — a full-size 182 cm humanoid research platform representing the highest dexterous manipulation capability in the H2 EDU series. Designed for demanding research in embodied AI, advanced manipulation and human–robot interaction, this configuration combines 63 total degrees of freedom with two highly articulated tactile hands and extensive perception feedback.

Built on the H2 EDU Standard platform, the Smart E integrates two Dex5-1P Dexterous Hands. Each hand retains the 16 active degrees of freedom of the Dex5-1 architecture — 4 DOF in the thumb and 3 DOF in each of the index, middle, ring and little fingers — while adding a dense tactile sensor array for precise force-sensitive manipulation.

What's in This Configuration

Dex5-1P Hands — 16 Active DOF with Dense Tactile Coverage

Each Dex5-1P hand provides 16 active degrees of freedom, with 4 DOF in the thumb and 3 DOF in each of the remaining four fingers. This articulation supports complex grasp configurations, coordinated finger motion and precise in-hand interaction across advanced research tasks.

The tactile system uses 12 sensor arrays per hand, producing a total of 94 pressure sensors. The array configuration includes 2×5 sensors on the palm, 2×3 sensors on each finger pad, 2×3 sensors on each fingertip and 2×3 sensors on each finger base across four fingers.

Wide-Range Tactile Sensing for Delicate and Force-Sensitive Tasks

The tactile sensors operate across a sensing range of 10 g to 2500 g and withstand a maximum non-destructive force of 20 kg. This range supports both delicate object handling and stronger contact events, making the hands suitable for force-sensitive manipulation, texture interaction and detailed haptic research.

Each hand also provides rich perception feedback, including joint mode, position, velocity, torque, temperature, voltage and current, pressure values, sensor temperature values and IMU data. This information gives developers detailed access to the state of the hand during manipulation.

Wrist-Mounted RGB Cameras for Close-Range Perception

Each Dex5-1P hand includes a wrist-mounted RGB camera with 1920 × 1080 resolution and a diagonal field of view of 130°. The cameras provide close-up visual feedback at the end effectors, complementing the tactile arrays during precision manipulation tasks.

63 Degrees of Freedom — Maximum Dexterity in the H2 EDU Series

The H2 EDU Smart E provides 63 total degrees of freedom: 6 per leg, 7 per arm, 3 at the waist, 2 at the head and 16 in each dexterous hand. This configuration delivers the highest level of articulation in the H2 EDU series, supporting coordinated whole-body motion, bimanual interaction and highly detailed finger control.

Dual Intel Compute with Expandable AI Performance

The standard computing architecture includes an Intel Core i5 processor for platform functionality and an Intel Core i7 processor for user development. This separation supports reliable system operation while giving researchers a dedicated environment for custom software and control development.

Empty PC3 and PC4 slots support optional high-performance computing modules selected at the time of purchase. Available configurations include an NVIDIA Jetson Thor module or an Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX for more demanding AI workloads.

High-Torque Joints. Industrial-Grade Precision.

Low-inertia, high-speed inner-rotor permanent magnet synchronous motors provide up to 120 N·m of torque in the arm joints and up to 360 N·m in the leg joints. Industrial-grade cross-roller bearings support high precision and load capacity, while the arms provide an approximate rated payload of 7 kg and a peak payload of approximately 15 kg.

Aerospace-Grade Construction & Quick-Swap Power

The robot is constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum, titanium alloy and high-strength engineering plastics. It weighs approximately 70 kg with battery and uses an air-cooled thermal design. The 15 Ah, 0.972 kWh smart battery operates at up to 75.6 V and provides approximately 3 hours of runtime. Its quick-release design supports practical battery replacement during research and testing.

Binocular Vision & Natural Human–Robot Interaction

A bionic head and face are combined with wide-field-of-view humanoid binocular cameras. Array microphones and high-power speakers support voice interaction and natural human–robot communication, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 provide modern wireless connectivity for research environments.

Full Secondary Development

The H2 EDU Smart E supports full secondary development through open APIs, deep system access and SDK support for ROS2, Python and C++. Researchers can build custom control, perception, tactile processing and embodied AI workflows directly on the platform.

Designed For

Included Equipment & Development Safety

The standard package includes one charger, one quick-release smart battery and one handheld remote controller. A protective bracket is included by default to provide additional safety during development and testing.

Technical Specifications