Humanoid robots for personal use
Machines aimed at a person rather than a business: a published consumer price or a consumer launch, not a factory contract.
5 robots
Before you buy: evaluation checklist
- □Is it sold to individuals today, or only to companies?
- □Is the price a full price or a refundable reservation?
- □What does it do without someone driving it remotely?
- □Where do its camera and microphone recordings go?
- □Who repairs it, and what happens if the maker folds?
NEO
1X Technologies
$20k30kg25kg23 DOF
TidyingLaundryOpening doorsFetching itemsConversationCompanion presenceRemote human assist
Optimus Gen 3
Tesla
$30k57kg20kg40 DOF
Carry objectsFactory part handlingSortingWalking on stairsFolding laundryVision-only navigationVoice interaction
R1
Unitree
$5.9k25kg2kg26 DOF
Voice interactionImage understandingCartwheelsBoxing movesEducation
N2 Bumi
Noetix Robotics
$5.5k30kg2kg20 DOF
RunningFlipsEducationVoice interactionDeveloper SDK
U1
UBTech
$17.6k———
AI-generated conversationholding handsdetecting fatigue or stress and offering soothing wordsmoving head, eyes, and mouthdiscussing daily concernsreminding users to take medicationcustomisable hair, face, and outfits to resemble loved ones, celebrities, or imaginary characters