Fully open-source humanoid RP1 announced as critics slam prior $40k "open-source" Unitree G1 clone
ChrisGPT · x · 2026-10-14
RoboParty teased RP1, a fully open-source humanoid robot built for developers. While some are excited to see what people build with it, ChrisGPT vented that the last "open-source" humanoid was a $40,000 Unitree G1 remake — later clarifying the jab wasn't aimed at RoboParty.
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