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What a humanoid robot actually costs

Every price below was verified against a manufacturer or authorized US reseller page on2026-07-05. Ranges reflect real published variants (base vs EDU/developer editions), not estimates. Prices exclude tax and shipping — Unitree, for example, charges $300–$1,200 shipping on direct orders.

RobotPublished price range (one-time)StatusNotes
Unitree R1$4,900 – $15,950AvailableStarting price excl. tax/shipping; shipping $300-$1,200; R1 Air White backordered
Unitree G1$13,500 – $65,900AvailableListed US $13.5K excl. taxes/shipping; shipping $300-$1,200; currently backordered
1X NEO$20,000Preorder$200 fully refundable deposit due at preorder; includes 3-year warranty, premium support, priority delivery; US deliveries start 2026.
Unitree H2$29,900 – $150,000Available
Booster Robotics T1$34,000 – $49,000AvailableListed at $34,000 with free shipping; manufacturer (booster.tech/store) sells via sales inquiry without published pricing.
Tesla OptimusNo published priceNot for sale

How to read this table

The cheapest way into a real humanoid today is Unitree's R1 AIR at $4,900 direct from the manufacturer — but that price excludes shipping, customs (you handle clearance on direct orders), and carries a roughly one-hour battery life. US resellers charge more for the same machine and add US-based support and warranty handling; that premium is real and sometimes worth it.

Developer (EDU) editions cost several times the consumer price because SDK access — the ability to actually program the robot — is gated to those tiers on Unitree's lineup. If you plan to develop, price the EDU tier from the start.

The 1X NEO is the one home humanoid you can preorder today: $20,000 to own or $499/month, with a $200 refundable deposit. Tesla Optimus is not purchasable, and no verified public price exists — anyone quoting one is guessing.

Changelog

  • 2026-07-05 — Initial publication. All prices verified against live manufacturer and reseller pages.