Apptronik
Apollo 2 🇺🇸
A humanoid platform positioned for manufacturing, warehouse and retail back-of-house work.
Request a quoteNo public purchase price verified in the source used for this profile.
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Boston Dynamics
Atlas 🇺🇸
Boston Dynamics’ humanoid platform for industrial applications. Explore task suitability with Humanoidswork.
Request a quoteEnterprise inquiry; no public price. January announcement committed 2026 deployments to Hyundai and Google DeepMind, with additional customers planned for early 2027. Not open retail availability.
Specifications and buying guideAgility Robotics
Digit 5 🇺🇸
An industrial humanoid offering with fleet management and integration support for logistics and manufacturing.
Request a quoteEnterprise quote. October 15 announcement expects early access H1 2027, with increasing availability over the following 6–9 months; not current delivery.
Specifications and buying guideUnitree
G1 🇨🇳
A compact humanoid platform to explore robotics. Check the exact configuration and developer access before buying.
From US$13,500Base G1; tax and shipping excluded. EDU configurations require a quote.
Specifications and buying guideXPENG
IRON 🇨🇳New
XPENG announced a production-line milestone September 8, 2026; initial rollouts are planned for its stores and campuses.
Not announcedManufacturer plans mass production by end-2026 and market launch/delivery in 2027. No public purchase price or confirmed customer delivery.
Specifications and buying guide1X
NEO 🇺🇸
Designed for household assistance and conversation, with basic early-access autonomy and scheduled expert help.
US$20,000 or US$499/monthEarly Access ownership US$20,000; Standard subscription US$499/month. Refundable US$200 reservation deposit. US deliveries announced for 2026; customer shipment status unverified.
Specifications and buying guideFaraday Future
Nova 🇺🇸New
Small bipedal learning platform with a detachable wheeled cart. Not a household labor assistant.
US$2,490 MSRPOfficial store listing; cart and controller included. Stock, shipping date, taxes and destination eligibility require confirmation.
Specifications and buying guideFaraday Future
Nova Mini 🇺🇸New
Miniature programmable biped for coding and demonstrations, not chores or industrial work.
US$299 MSRPDevice price; optional education packages are separate. Official store lists ordering, but stock and shipping date are unverified.
Specifications and buying guideTesla
Optimus 🇺🇸New
Tesla is developing a general-purpose humanoid for unsafe, repetitive or boring tasks. Home and business suitability will depend on the capabilities and access offered at release.
Retail price not confirmedPublic ordering and delivery dates are not confirmed on the cited Tesla page. Ask Humanoidswork for availability updates.
Specifications and buying guideUnitree
R1 🇨🇳New
Compact bipedal platform for robotics exploration; household chore readiness is not established.
From US$4,900R1 AIR US$4,900; R1 US$5,900; EDU quote. Tax/shipping excluded. Stock and delivery require confirmation.
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Why Humanoids?
THE POTENTIALA human-shaped robot can bring automation into spaces designed for people. The value depends on the task, the robot and how well the two fit.
Built for human environments
Hands, reach and mobility can help a robot use existing workstations. Teams still need training and a facility assessment.
More coverage for repetitive work
Extended operation can support demanding workflows, with charging, maintenance and intervention built into the plan.
Natural interaction, where supported
Speech and language features can make interaction easier. Confirm supported languages and task performance for each model.
Capacity that can grow
A validated pilot can become a larger deployment, subject to availability, integration effort and service capacity.
Adaptable to your workflow
Some platforms support new skills and integrations. Ask what is available today and what requires custom development.
Platform examples: Apollo 2 · Digit 5. Features vary by model and maturity. A specialized robot may be a better fit for a narrow task.
THE BUSINESS CASE
The ROI: measure productive work
A low monthly payment is only one part of the economics. Compare total cost with verified output and the labor or capacity value actually delivered.
$300 per month
This is an assumption, not an available offer. A $30,000 purchase and a $300 monthly payment are different scenarios; financing terms, down payment and residual value would need verification.
$300 ÷ 720 hours$0.42 per calendar hour30 days × 24 hours. Assumes every hour is usable; excludes all other costs.
At 160 productive hours per month, the same payment is $1.88 per productive hour before additional costs.
Humanoid Operating Cost (HOC)
Total monthly cost ÷ productive robot hours
Include the lease or allocated purchase cost, software, integration, energy, service, repairs and human supervision. Use hours of useful output, excluding charging, downtime and failed work.
Calculate the return
Monthly net benefit = verified monthly value − total monthly cost.
Payback months = upfront investment ÷ monthly net benefit, when net benefit is positive. Count upfront costs once, and avoid counting the same purchase again as a cash operating payment.
For a household, compare the full cost with useful time saved, convenience and the support the robot can reliably provide.
Planning framework only. Validate throughput, intervention, utilization and costs in a pilot. Human and robot hours are not automatically equivalent.
A smarter way to shop
BUYER CHECKLISTSBefore a robot moves in
Ask for a demonstration of your actual chores, including failures and recovery.
- Which tasks work without remote assistance?
- Who can access cameras and recordings?
- Is your layout suitable, including stairs?
- What happens around children and pets?
- What are the subscription and repair costs?
Start with one workflow
Evaluate one measurable task before planning a wider rollout.
- What throughput can a pilot demonstrate?
- How often does someone intervene?
- What changes does your facility need?
- Who handles integration and downtime?
- What is the full cost per productive hour?
The sticker price is a start
Get a written quote that covers the robot and the work needed to use it.
- Hardware and required accessories
- Shipping, taxes and installation
- Software and remote assistance
- Training, integration and support
- Maintenance and replacement parts
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This first directory is based on official manufacturer sources. We have not tested these robots, and these profiles are research assessments, not hands-on reviews.
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