Unitree in Japan: what to check before importing a robot

Immediate consequence for the consumer: the announcement that orders are being accepted in Japan means you can inquire or request quotes, but it does not mean robots are in stock, compliant with Italian rules, or supported locally. If you are considering importation, you must clarify costs, timing, warranty, maintenance and regulatory compatibility.

What the sources state and what they do not

Unitree’s News Center contains a 1 June 2026 entry presenting H2 Plus as a platform for academic research. Separately, GMO AI & Robotics Commerce (GMO AIR) issued a press release on 1 September 2026 stating that it began accepting orders in Japan as of 31 August 2026 for three models: H2 Plus (humanoid), H2‑D (wheeled dual‑arm robot) and As2‑W (wheeled quadruped). Those are the facts documented by the two sources.

The sources do not document prices, actual delivery dates, immediate stock levels, conformity with Italian or EU regulations, nor details on local service or spare parts availability. They do not report certified real‑world autonomy or performance in domestic scenarios; therefore, no assumptions about operational performance or support can be made beyond what is stated.

Practical questions to ask before importing

• Availability: can the vendor confirm delivery dates and units available for Italy? Do configurations affect lead times?
• Price and additional costs: what is the base price, VAT, import duties, shipping, and installation fees? Are leasing or rental plans available as GMO AIR mentions?
• Warranty and service: what warranty is provided? Are repairs or spare parts available in Italy or the EU? What post‑sale support contracts exist?
• Regulatory compliance: is the robot certified for use in the EU (CE) or does it require specific approvals for the intended application?
• Software updates and security: who supplies updates, how often, and what security guarantees are given?
• Field validation: are there independent reports or trials showing performance in environments similar to yours (research, industrial, domestic)?

Based on the documented facts, these operational questions should be addressed to Unitree and GMO AIR before any purchase or import decision.

For context, browse the ROBOLERO catalogue and the Go2 buying checklist.