Robots for education
Platforms for teaching robotics and programming, from schools to undergraduate courses.
What to consider
- Smaller, lighter robots are safer and easier to handle in classrooms.
- Look for supported programming environments and teaching material.
- Consider repair turnaround and UK support.
Humanoid · Standard
Unitree G1
A compact humanoid aimed at research and development.
Humanoid · EDU
Unitree G1 EDU
The developer configuration of G1, with additional joints and secondary development support.
Humanoid · Standard
Unitree R1
A lightweight entry-level humanoid announced in 2025.
Humanoid · Standard
Booster T1
A compact open humanoid used in RoboCup and university research.
Social · V6
Aldebaran NAO V6
The long-established small humanoid for teaching programming and robotics.
Social · Standard
Aldebaran Pepper
A wheeled social humanoid for reception and engagement roles.
Quadruped · Air / Pro / EDU
Unitree Go2 Air / Pro / EDU
A compact robot dog, offered in consumer and developer editions.
Humanoid · Standard
Booster K1
Compact humanoid with Python and C++ development support.
Social · Standard
UBTECH Alpha Mini
Small walking humanoid with expressive LCD eyes and graphical programming.
Humanoid · Standard
ENGINEAI PM01
Humanoid with documented 2026 Education and Navigation configurations.
Humanoid · Standard
ROBOTIS OP3
Small ROS-based programmable humanoid research platform.
Social · Standard
Pollen Reachy Mini
Expressive desktop companion platform supplied as a DIY kit.
Humanoid · Standard
AGIBOT A3
A full-size humanoid positioned for performances, interaction and development.
Humanoid · Standard
UBTECH Walker C1
A full-size humanoid service platform for reception, events and customization.
Humanoid · Standard
UBTECH Yanshee
A small programmable educational humanoid built around Raspberry Pi.
Humanoid · Standard
UBTECH Alpha 1E
A compact educational humanoid with Blockly lessons and voice interaction.
Social · Standard
Hanson Sophia
Expressive humanoid social-robot family with an early Utility platform.
Relevant guides and comparisons
- Buying a humanoid robot in the UK
What to check before you buy: configuration, import, VAT, support and safety.
- Choosing a humanoid robot for a university
How research groups and teaching labs can match a platform to their work and budget.
- G1 vs G1 EDU: configuration before capability
Shared dimensions do not make standard G1 and G1 EDU interchangeable; joints, hands and development interfaces need configuration-level checking.
- G1 vs T1: two compact humanoids, different development packages
Compare the standard robots separately from their expanded hand and joint configurations.
- H1 vs G1: human-scale and compact Unitree platforms
Physical scale is clear in the manufacturer evidence; comparable task performance is not.
- NAO vs Pepper: compare interaction hardware and software generation
The accessible manufacturer documentation supports dimensional and interface comparisons, not current sales or support assumptions.
- Go2 vs B2: edition-specific development and industrial integration
Go2 configurations and B2’s industrial claims should be compared against a defined payload and site task, not headline demonstrations.
- R1 vs G1: current standard specifications and developer variants
Compare current standard R1 and G1 specifications, with developer configurations treated separately.