Field Notes

Notes from
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Deployment stories, buying guides and engineering notes from the people who import, sell and support Unitree robots across South Africa.

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Unitree R1 in South Africa: Allocation, Pricing and Delivery
06 May 2026 · 6 min read

Unitree R1 in South Africa: Allocation, Pricing and Delivery

Unitree has confirmed end of June 2026 as the first worldwide delivery window for the R1 humanoid. MCM Robotics is taking South African rese…

Unitree Launches the R1 Dual-Arm Humanoid: Embodied AI From $4,290
05 May 2026 · 6 min read

Unitree Launches the R1 Dual-Arm Humanoid: Embodied AI From $4,290

Unitree has unveiled a new modular dual-arm humanoid robot starting at just $4,290 — bringing serious manipulation, vision, and voice AI to…

The Role of LiDAR in Modern Robotics: Unitree 4D LiDAR L2
12 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

The Role of LiDAR in Modern Robotics: Unitree 4D LiDAR L2

LiDAR technology has become the eyes of modern autonomous systems. The Unitree 4D LiDAR L2 packs an ultra-wide 360°×96° field of view into a…

How to Choose the Right Unitree Robot for Your Business
10 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

How to Choose the Right Unitree Robot for Your Business

With over 10 models in the Unitree lineup, selecting the right robot for your specific needs can be daunting. This comprehensive guide helps…

Humanoid Robots: From Science Fiction to African Factories
05 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Humanoid Robots: From Science Fiction to African Factories

Unitree's humanoid lineup — the G1, H1, and H2 — represents the most commercially viable humanoid robots ever produced. We explore how these…

Unitree Go2: The Most Accessible Robot Dog in the World
28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Unitree Go2: The Most Accessible Robot Dog in the World

The Unitree Go2 series has redefined what's possible at an accessible price point. From the Go2 AIR to the Go2 EDU, discover why this quadru…

Deploying Robot Dogs for Security: A Practical Guide
20 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Deploying Robot Dogs for Security: A Practical Guide

Autonomous quadruped robots are revolutionizing security operations. From estate patrols to warehouse monitoring, learn how to effectively d…

Why Africa Is Ready for the Robotics Revolution
15 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Why Africa Is Ready for the Robotics Revolution

From mining operations in the DRC to agricultural automation in Kenya, autonomous robots are poised to transform industries across the Afric…

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