Updated February 2026
Every humanoid robot available or coming soon, scored on value, capability, availability, and Canadian support. Updated monthly by the RoboNorth team.
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1X Technologies · $20,000 USD or $499/mo lease · Norway
The world's first consumer-ready humanoid designed for everyday home living, now shipping to early adopters. NEO features a soft-bodied design for safe human interaction, IP68-rated hands, and 22 DOF per hand for human-level dexterity. It can lift up to 70 kg, carry 25 kg, and self-charges when needed. Available for purchase at $20,000 or lease at $499/month.
Figure AI · $50,000–$70,000 USD (pilot) · USA
The #1 ranked humanoid robot of 2026. Figure 03 is Figure AI's flagship featuring the revolutionary Helix AI system for whole-body neural control, wireless charging, palm-mounted cameras for precision manipulation, and 48+ degrees of freedom. Built at the BotQ factory with capacity for 12,000 units per year. At 168 cm and 70 kg, it's built for real-world deployment in manufacturing, logistics, and general-purpose enterprise tasks. The most commercially advanced humanoid robot available today.
Unitree Robotics · From $13,500 USD · China
A compact humanoid built for mass production at a consumer-accessible price. Now starting from $13,500 USD for the Basic model, the G1 lineup spans 6 variants from entry-level to the $52K G1 EDU U5 Ultimate C with 5-finger dexterous hands. The top-tier EDU variant packs an NVIDIA Jetson Orin (275 TOPS), Dex3-1 dexterous hands with 14 DOF, and up to 43 total degrees of freedom. Ships with 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and full ROS 2 SDK access.
Tesla · $25,000–$30,000 USD (target) · USA
Tesla's third-generation humanoid robot with 22-DOF Gen 3 hands and vision-only AI derived from Full Self-Driving technology. Production started at the Fremont factory in January 2026, with custom Tesla-designed actuators replacing off-the-shelf components. Over 1,000 units deployed internally across Tesla factories. The FSD AI platform enables learning from demonstration. External consumer sales targeted at $25,000–$30,000 for 2026–2027.
Aldebaran (SoftBank Robotics) · ~$9,000 USD · France
The classic humanoid robot icon. Standing just 58 cm tall and weighing 5.4 kg, NAO has been a fixture in education and therapy for over a decade. Used in thousands of schools and healthcare facilities worldwide for STEM education, autism therapy, elderly companionship, and programming education. With its approachable size and comprehensive SDK, NAO remains the most widely deployed small humanoid robot in the world.
Kepler Robotics · ~$30,000 USD · China
An aggressively priced industrial humanoid targeting the mass market. The Kepler Forerunner features 52 DOF with tactile hands and is designed for repetitive industrial tasks. At roughly $30,000, it aims to be one of the most affordable enterprise-grade humanoids available, with limited commercial shipments underway.
Kepler Robotics · $22,000–$28,000 USD · China
Kepler's budget-conscious second-generation humanoid aimed at SMEs. At $22K base, it's one of the cheapest enterprise-grade humanoids available.
Unitree Robotics · $90,000 USD · China
Unitree's upgraded full-size research humanoid and current world speed record holder for humanoid robots. The H1-2 adds IP54 weatherproofing, an NVIDIA Jetson Thor compute module, and dual 6-DOF dexterous hands. Max joint torque increased to 420 N·m. Supports cold-weather operation down to -20°C, making it one of the few humanoids rated for Canadian winters.
Promobot · $25,000–$50,000 USD · USA
A commercially proven service humanoid with deployments across 45+ countries. Promobot V.4 stands 150 cm tall with a customizable face, multilingual speech, and autonomous navigation. Widely used in healthcare facilities as a patient greeter and information kiosk, in retail stores for customer engagement, and in hotels as a concierge. Features face recognition, natural language processing, and can be configured with custom faces to match brand requirements.
Unitree Robotics · $29,900 USD · China
Unitree's full-size enterprise humanoid, announced at CES 2026. Standing 180 cm and weighing 70 kg, the H2 bridges the gap between the affordable G1 and the research-grade H1-2. At $29,900, it dramatically undercuts competitors for a full-size humanoid with industrial-grade capabilities. Features advanced force-feedback actuators, whole-body control, and compatibility with Unitree's growing ecosystem of accessories and development tools.
Unitree Robotics · From $5,900 USD · China
The cheapest full-body humanoid robot on the market and a TIME Best Invention 2025 winner. Standing 123 cm tall with 24 degrees of freedom, the R1 can run, cartwheel, and recover from falls. Its onboard AI runs Unitree's UnifoLM multimodal model for voice and gesture commands with no cloud latency. Pre-orders open now with deliveries starting April 2026.
Agility Robotics · ~$200,000 USD · USA
The second production version of Agility's warehouse humanoid. V2 adds a head-mounted stereo camera for better bin-picking accuracy. Amazon has ordered 1,000+ units.
Figure AI · $30,000–$150,000 USD (est.) · USA
Figure AI's second-generation humanoid deployed in BMW manufacturing lines. Standing 168 cm tall with 16-DOF five-fingered hands and dual high-performance GPU modules, Figure 02 operates continuously for up to 5 hours. Integrated with OpenAI's language models for natural-language task instruction. Now succeeded by the Figure 03 as Figure AI's flagship.
Neura Robotics · €19,999–€98,000 · Germany
Porsche-designed and CES 2026 standout, the NEURA 4NE1 is billed as "the world's first cognitive robot." Available in both industrial and home variants, ranging from €19,999 for the base consumer model to €98,000 for the full industrial configuration. Standing 180 cm tall, it combines multimodal perception with autonomous decision-making. Neura Robotics — Europe's leading humanoid startup — has raised over €100M and operates one of Europe's largest humanoid development programs.
Sanctuary AI · ~$40,000 USD (target) · Canada
Canada's leading humanoid robot, now in its 8th generation (Gen 8). Phoenix is powered by the proprietary Carbon AI cognitive architecture, which translates natural language into physical actions and can automate new tasks in under 24 hours. Gen 8 features improved 21-DOF hydraulic hands with tactile sensitivity down to 5 millinewtons — near-human level. Targeting a $40,000 price point at scale. Partnered with Magna International for automotive deployment across Ontario.
Boston Dynamics · ~$420,000 USD · USA
The gold standard of humanoid robotics, now fully electric and commercially deployed. Atlas stands 190 cm tall with 56 DOF, 360° joint rotation, and titanium-aluminum construction. Capable of lifting 50 kg instantly and sustaining 30 kg loads. Currently shipping to Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant for automotive manufacturing tasks. Fleet learning enables task knowledge transfer across all Atlas units simultaneously.
1X Technologies · Enterprise pricing (contact sales) · Norway
1X Technologies' wheeled humanoid designed for enterprise security and logistics. Standing 186 cm tall and weighing 86 kg, EVE combines a bipedal-upper-body form with a wheeled mobile base for efficient indoor navigation. Deployed across security and logistics facilities, EVE features autonomous patrol routes, real-time anomaly detection, and two-way communication. Its upper body provides human-like manipulation for tasks like opening doors and operating equipment.
Engineered Arts · $100,000–$140,000 USD · UK
The world's most expressive humanoid robot face. Ameca features over 50 individually controllable facial actuators producing the most realistic expressions of any robot. Standing 180 cm tall, Ameca is used globally at trade shows, museums, and research institutions for human-robot interaction (HRI) research. Programmable via the Tritium web platform. Now priced from $100,000–$140,000 USD, down from earlier estimates.
Galbot · $18,000–$35,000 USD · China
A Shenzhen-based newcomer offering a compact, affordable humanoid with an open-source software stack.
Agility Robotics · ~$250,000 USD · USA
A purpose-built warehouse humanoid with bird-like agile bipedal locomotion. Digit stands 175 cm tall, weighs 65 kg, and is built at Agility's RoboFab — the world's first humanoid robot factory. In pilot deployments at Amazon and GXO logistics facilities, managed via the Arc cloud fleet platform. Now deployed at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Woodstock, Ontario — marking one of the first humanoid robot deployments on Canadian soil.
1X Technologies · $25,000 USD (early adopter) · Norway
The Beta variant of 1X's NEO line features an upgraded EVE 2.0 vision system, improved grasping with 24-DOF hands, and a slimmer 28 kg frame.
Fourier Intelligence · $150,000–$170,000 USD · China
A research-grade humanoid with deep roots in medical rehabilitation technology. The GR-1 stands 165 cm tall with 40 DOF and FSA high-performance actuators delivering up to 300 N·m torque. Shipping globally to research partners and healthcare institutions. Now succeeded by the GR-2 for next-generation applications, but remains the more battle-tested platform for academic research.
Sanctuary AI · $35,000–$55,000 USD (est.) · Canada
The second generation of Canada's leading humanoid. Phoenix Gen 2 features the Carbon 2.0 cognitive architecture with 3× faster task learning. Built in Vancouver with Magna International as manufacturing partner.
SoftBank Robotics · ~$1,800/mo lease · Japan
The world's first social humanoid robot designed to live with humans. With over 15,000 units deployed worldwide in retail stores, hotels, hospitals, and schools, Pepper can read emotions through facial recognition and voice analysis. Now primarily available on a monthly lease basis (~$1,800/month) or by special order, Pepper remains the go-to robot for customer-facing interaction in retail and hospitality settings.
Apptronik · Sub-$50,000 USD (target) · USA
A modular general-purpose humanoid designed for affordable industrial deployment with a focus on heavy lifting. Apollo stands 173 cm tall with swappable battery packs providing 4 hours of runtime. Built by the NASA Valkyrie team. Targets a sub-$50K price point at scale with partnerships including Mercedes-Benz and GXO. Apollo is purpose-built for carrying heavy loads — up to 25 kg sustained — in warehouse and manufacturing environments.
Apptronik · $40,000–$75,000 USD · USA
The second generation of Apptronik's industrial humanoid, Apollo 2 adds 12-DOF dexterous hands, an upgraded compute module with on-device LLM inference, and extends battery life to 6 hours.
Fauna Robotics · $50,000 USD · USA
A home-oriented humanoid and developer platform from Fauna Robotics. Sprout is designed for both end consumers who want a home robot companion and developers building the next generation of home robotics applications. Shipping now at $50,000 USD, Sprout offers an open SDK, ROS 2 compatibility, and a curated app marketplace. Its friendly, approachable design and safety-first engineering make it suitable for homes with children and elderly residents.
UBTECH · $80,000–$120,000 USD (est.) · China
A full-size bipedal humanoid with 52 DOF and dexterous five-fingered hands, designed for 24/7 industrial operation. The Walker S2 features an autonomous battery-swap system — one of the first humanoids capable of true continuous operation. Deployed in NIO and Dongfeng automotive factories in China.
Unitree Robotics · $90,000–$150,000 USD · China
Unitree's original full-size research humanoid standing 178 cm tall with 360 N·m max joint torque. The H1 features 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and an 864 Wh hot-swappable battery providing up to 2 hours of runtime. Designed for labs and universities pushing the boundaries of bipedal locomotion and AI. Now superseded by the H1-2 with improved specs.
Fourier Intelligence · ~$150,000 USD · China
Fourier's next-generation humanoid standing 175 cm tall with 53 DOF and advanced 12-DOF dexterous hands with tactile sensors. Designed specifically for healthcare environments, GR-2 improves on the GR-1 with enhanced agility, precision manipulation, and a more human-like form factor. Currently in pilot deployments at healthcare facilities focused on rehabilitation and elderly care assistance.
Agibot · $50,000–$80,000 USD (est.) · China
A full-size industrial humanoid from the Shanghai-based startup backed by CATL and other major investors. The A2 features dexterous hands, whole-body control, and is designed for deployment in automotive and electronics manufacturing lines. Currently in commercial pilot programs with select partners.
RobotEra · ~$96,000 USD · China
A full-size enterprise humanoid from Chinese startup RobotEra, standing 171 cm tall and weighing 65 kg. STAR1 is designed for logistics and service applications with robust all-weather capability. Orders are currently open at approximately $96,000 USD. Features include advanced multi-terrain locomotion, autonomous navigation, and modular end-effectors for various task types.
NVIDIA · Platform license (hardware varies) · USA
NVIDIA's Project GR00T is a foundation-model platform for humanoid robots rather than a single robot. It provides Isaac Sim digital twins, Omniverse coordination, and the GR00T N1 model for multimodal perception and action.
Figure AI · $25,000–$50,000 USD (target) · USA
Figure AI's first consumer-oriented humanoid. Leveraging the Helix 2.0 autonomy framework and a custom OpenAI vision-language model, the Figure 04 targets a sub-$50K price for mass adoption. Expected to feature a lighter carbon-composite frame, 8-hour battery, and an open developer API. Announced at CES 2026 with pre-orders expected Q3 2026.
HMND · Contact sales · USA
At 220 cm (7'3") tall, the HMND 01 Alpha is the largest commercially available humanoid robot. Built for heavy industrial applications where size and strength matter — construction sites, shipyards, heavy manufacturing. Its massive frame can manipulate large industrial components that smaller humanoids simply cannot handle. Currently shipping to select industrial customers.
Mentee Robotics · $30,000–$50,000 USD (est.) · Israel
Founded by Prof. Amnon Shashua (Mobileye co-founder), Mentee Robotics is developing a transformer-based humanoid that learns entirely from simulation.
LG Electronics · TBD · South Korea
LG's home assistance humanoid robot, debuted at CES 2026 to wide acclaim. CLOi-D (pronounced "Cloyd") is designed to integrate seamlessly with LG's ThinQ smart home ecosystem, handling household tasks from cleaning to cooking assistance. With LG's massive consumer electronics distribution network, CLOi-D could become the first humanoid robot available at mainstream retailers. Pricing and shipping dates TBD.
XPENG · TBD · China
XPENG's entry into humanoid robotics, leveraging the EV maker's expertise in AI, autonomous driving, and manufacturing at scale. Iron is positioned as a general-purpose humanoid that can transition from factory floors to home environments.
Xiaomi · $75,000–$104,000 USD (est.) · China
Xiaomi's flagship humanoid robot showcasing the company's AI and robotics expertise. CyberOne features the Mi-Sense depth vision module for 3D space perception and an AI interaction algorithm capable of recognising 45 human emotions. Currently a technology demonstrator not available for commercial sale.
Clone Robotics · TBD · Poland
A radically different approach to humanoid robotics — Clone Alpha uses artificial muscles and tendons instead of traditional electric motors, mimicking the human musculoskeletal system.
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