When it comes to robots, there's no simple answer to the question of price. A robot vacuum costs about as much as a regular vacuum cleaner, while an industrial humanoid costs as much as a single-family home. Our price index summarizes all known list prices in the database.
Price ranges by category
| Category | with price | Minimum | Median | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanoid robots | 55/87 | $1,400 | $75,000 | $200,000 |
| Robot dogs & quadrupeds | 8/21 | $1,600 | $53,450 | $150,000 |
| Household robots & robot vacuums | 31/34 | $160 | $745 | $29,950 |
| Robotic lawn mowers | 19/27 | $974 | $1,892 | $9,216 |
| Pool robots | 6/19 | $184 | $692 | $4,557 |
| Service & reception robots | 10/46 | $20,341 | $42,615 | $80,000 |
| Delivery & transport robots | 2/20 | $4,705 | $5,795 | $6,885 |
| Cobots & robot arms | 4/11 | $7,607 | $25,918 | $35,000 |
| Industrial robots | 9/10 | $8,977 | $65,000 | $150,000 |
| Educational & developer robots | 27/34 | $149 | $1,089 | $58,527 |
| Companion & toy robots | 17/24 | $46 | $356 | $32,706 |
| Exoskeletons | 1/5 | $79 | $79 | $79 |
What drives the price
- Actuators: According to analysts, motors and gearboxes account for more than half of the material costs of humanoids.
- Sensors: LiDAR, depth cameras and tactile sensors push up the price.
- Computing power: An edge AI computer such as NVIDIA Jetson Thor alone costs several thousand dollars.
- Volume: Series production significantly lowers costs – as the price drop for Chinese humanoids shows.
- Sales channel: Because of customs duties, import VAT, CE testing and service, retail prices in Europe are often well above the manufacturer's direct price.
The cheapest humanoid robots
| Model | Manufacturer | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noetix Bumi | Noetix | $1,400 | Available |
| Unitree R1 | Unitree Robotics | $4,290 – $10,500 | Available |
| Booster K1 | Booster Robotics | $5,999 – $12,500 | Available |
| Unitree G1 | Unitree Robotics | $13,500 – $73,900 | Available |
| Faraday Future FF Master | Faraday Future | $19,990 | Pre-order |
| 1X NEO | 1X Technologies | $20,000 | Pre-order |
| NEURA 4NE1 Mini | NEURA Robotics | $21,500 | Pre-order |
| AgiBot X2 (Lingxi) | AgiBot | $24,240 | Available |
Don't forget the running costs
On top of the purchase price come insurance, maintenance, spare batteries, software subscriptions and, for imported devices, potential warranty-claim costs. For industrial robots, operators often budget annual operating costs of around ten percent of the hardware price.
Are robots getting cheaper?
The forecasts suggest so: Bank of America expects the material costs of a China-built humanoid to fall from around $35,000 (2025) to below $17,000 (2030). If you buy today, you pay a pioneer premium – but you gain early experience in return.