Unitree Z1 Pro Robotic Arm for Research and Automation

Stronger Joint Performance

The Z1 Pro steps up its torque output across the arm, giving each joint the authority to handle denser materials, larger tools, and more demanding manipulation routines. This added strength directly benefits trajectory stability, gripping consistency, and multi-axis movement during repetitive cycles.

Extended Payload Class

With support for loads above 3 kg, the arm opens the door to heavier end-of-line tasks, dual-tool setups, and hardware trials that exceed the limits of the Air variant. It suits benches, research rigs, and mobile platforms that call for dependable lifting capacity without moving to a bulkier industrial format.

Long Reach for Broad Workspace Coverage

A reach of 740 mm lets the arm operate across full desktop spans, compact conveyor layouts, and mobile-robot payload zones. This range eases multi-point handling tasks and allows wider motion envelopes during testing and algorithm development.

High-Frequency Motion Control

Bus-servo architecture enables swift joint coordination, smoother motion planning, and rapid feedback during high-cycle routines. These characteristics make it suitable for robotics labs evaluating grasp strategies, pathfinding, or coordinated tool manipulation.

Practical Mounting and Deployment

Its weight—around 4.5 kg—keeps the arm workable for bench mounts, frames, and small mobile platforms. Power and communication ports follow familiar formats, making setup straightforward for teams building custom controllers, toolheads, or sensing modules.

Ready for Research, Prototyping, and Automation Trials

The Z1 Pro fits neatly into education environments, early-stage automation experiments, and AI-driven manipulation projects. Its capacity, reach, and motion capability align well with object sorting, part handling, tool operation, and small assembly tasks.

• High-torque joint design suited to heavier tools, components, and multi-step manipulation tasks.
• Extended payload class enabling object handling beyond typical educational-grade arms.
• 740 mm reach supporting broad workspace layouts, from desktop automation to mobile-robot platforms.
• Bus-servo motion system capable of fast joint coordination during grasping, sorting, and trajectory trials.
• Suitable for AI-driven manipulation research, robotics teaching labs, and prototyping environments.
• Works effectively as a standalone bench arm or as part of a larger experimental robotics setup.
• Stable motion characteristics that support long-duration testing and repeated control-algorithm runs.
• Practical mounting footprint accommodating frames, rigs, and mobile chassis.

Degrees of freedom: 6 axes
Payload capacity: 3 kg
Reach: 740 mm
Joint rotation limits: J1: ±150 ° J2: ±180 ° J3: -165-0° J4: ±80° J5: ±85° J6: ±160°
Power input: 24 V / 20 A
Motor type: bus servo system