Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition

Every humanoid hand faces the same contradiction. In one task it must close around a thin plastic cup without crushing it; in the next it must hold a heavy part so firmly that nothing slips. The Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition answers that contradiction with control rather than complexity. It is a compact electric parallel gripper whose gripping force can be set anywhere from 5N to 120N and whose jaw speed runs from 50 to 375 mm/s. The same pair of jaws can be delicate in one cycle and decisive in the next, while reporting to the controller exactly what the motor is doing.

Robots Middle East supplies the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition to universities, research laboratories, system integrators and industrial teams across the Middle East. We prepare each quotation for the configuration you require, arrange delivery to your site and remain your point of contact for technical support once the gripper is mounted on your H2 humanoid.

Background

Unitree Robotics and the H2 platform

Unitree Robotics made its name with agile legged robots and has since extended that experience in motor design and motion control into full-size humanoids. The H2 is one of those platforms, a humanoid intended for research, development and applied robotics. A humanoid body becomes useful only when its arms end in something that can act on the world. For that reason Unitree offers a family of end effectors for the H2, from simple parallel grippers to multi-fingered hands, so that each customer can match the hand to the work.

The Dex1-1: electric parallel gripping with full motor feedback

The Dex1-1 sits at the practical end of that family. Unitree describes it as a compact electric parallel gripper designed for reliable, high-speed grasping in robotics and AI applications. Its value lies in how precisely it can be commanded. A fingertip position resolution of 0.1mm, a control frequency of 1000Hz over a high-speed 485 link at 6Mbps, and an absolute encoder together allow the controller to place the jaws where it intends and know where they are at every moment. The motor reports angle, angular velocity, torque and temperature. This makes the gripper a source of data as much as a tool, which is exactly what learning-based manipulation research depends upon.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the ingress protection rating, the resolution of any RGB camera, the manufacturer part number, software and SDK details, the mounting interface or the cable length; each of these is confirmed at quotation.

What does the Advanced Edition configuration mean for an H2 build?

The Advanced Edition is supplied as a single-hand configuration. One unit is one gripper, and a humanoid with two arms typically takes two. That matters at the planning stage: a project that intends to work bimanually, passing objects from hand to hand, holding a container while operating on its contents, or simply doubling throughput, should budget and quote for a pair. Unitree material also refers to the Advanced Edition as V2, which is useful to know when you compare documentation or earlier correspondence.

The edition sits between the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Standard Version and the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Ultimate Edition. If you are weighing the three editions against one another, tell Robots Middle East about your application, your H2 configuration and the number of arms you intend to equip, and our team will advise which edition fits your programme best.

Why choose a parallel gripper over a five-finger hand?

A multi-fingered hand such as the Unitree H2 Dex5-1 Five Finger Hand is built for dexterity: in-hand manipulation, tool use that mimics human grips, and research into the hand itself. A parallel gripper solves a narrower problem and solves it more predictably. Fewer degrees of freedom mean simpler control, faster training of grasping policies and repeatable behaviour from one trial to the next.

The Dex1-1 figures show where that simplicity pays off. The jaws can close across their full stroke in as little as 0.24s, which suits high-cycle tasks. The difference between the two grasp load figures is instructive. When the jaws close around an object's shape, so that geometry rather than friction does the holding, the rated load is 20kg. When the gripper must rely on squeezing alone, the rated load is 5kg. Engineers who design fixtures, handles or pick points with that distinction in mind can get far more from a parallel gripper than its modest size suggests. For many pick-and-place, sorting and data-collection programmes, this is the more economical and more robust choice, while the five-finger hand remains the instrument for dexterity research.

Who is the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition for?

The first group is embodied AI and machine learning teams. Their work depends on thousands of repeatable grasps and on clean signals describing each one, and the combination of a 1000Hz control loop with angle, velocity, torque and temperature feedback gives them rich, consistent data for imitation learning and reinforcement learning.

The second group is university departments and teaching laboratories running H2 humanoids. A parallel gripper is easy to explain, easy to programme and forgiving for students who are learning manipulation for the first time, while still being capable enough for postgraduate research.

The third group is system integrators and industrial innovation teams evaluating humanoids for logistics, inspection support or light assembly. For them, adjustable force and speed, a recommended operating range of -20°C ~ 60°C and a wide supply voltage window are the practical starting points for a pilot.

Teams whose research centres on finger dexterity are better served by a multi-fingered hand, and the H2 Accessories range shows the alternatives. Buyers comparing end effectors across platforms will find further options among our Humanoid Accessories.

What is the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition used for?

1. Embodied AI data collection: recording repeatable grasps with synchronised motor feedback to train manipulation policies.
2. Bimanual research: fitting a pair of grippers to an H2 to study coordinated two-handed tasks and object hand-overs.
3. Pick-and-place trials: moving parts, packages and containers between stations in logistics and warehouse pilots.
4. Force-sensitive handling: setting a low gripping force for fragile items and a high one for rigid components within the same programme.
5. Teaching and training: giving robotics students a clear, controllable end effector for courses in manipulation and control.
6. Humanoid demonstrations: showing visitors, partners and stakeholders practical humanoid manipulation in innovation centres and exhibitions.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Middle East supplies the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition by quotation, prepared for the edition, the quantity and the H2 configuration you intend to use. As the Advanced Edition is a single-hand configuration, please tell us whether you need one gripper or a pair so that the quotation reflects your build accurately. Delivery, customs clearance and technical support are arranged together with your quotation. To begin, send your requirements through the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is one Advanced Edition unit enough for an H2 humanoid?

The Advanced Edition is a single-hand configuration, so one unit equips one arm. Typically two grippers are selected per humanoid robot.

How strong is the grip?

Gripping force is adjustable from 5N to 120N. The rated grasp load is 20kg for form-fitting grasps and 5kg for friction grasps.

How fast can the gripper close?

Jaw speed is adjustable between 50 and 375 mm/s, and the shortest full-stroke closing time is 0.24s.

How does the gripper communicate with the robot?

It uses a high-speed 485 protocol at a baud rate of 6Mbps with a control frequency of 1000Hz. The motor reports angle, angular velocity, torque and temperature.

What power supply does it need?

The operating voltage is 24V~64V, with 24/48VDC recommended. Static current is 0.03A and peak line current is 3.5A.

What operating temperatures does the gripper support?

The recommended operating environment is -20°C ~ 60°C. Robots Middle East can advise on how this range suits the conditions at your site.

Where can I buy the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition and what does it cost?

You can buy it from Robots Middle East, which supplies it across the Middle East. The cost depends on the edition, the quantity and the delivery arrangements, so it is set out in a personal quotation that you can request on this page.

Summary

The gentle-or-firm contradiction that every humanoid hand faces is the reason the Unitree H2 Dex1-1 Gripper Advanced Edition exists. Adjustable force and speed, fine fingertip positioning and a fast feedback loop let a single compact gripper handle fragile and heavy objects alike. It also produces the clean, repeatable data that modern manipulation research needs. Supplied as a single-hand configuration and usually ordered in pairs, it gives an H2 humanoid practical, dependable hands without the control burden of a multi-fingered design. Robots Middle East quotes, delivers and supports it across the region, and for any team ready to give its H2 a capable grip, this page is the starting point.