| Model | Listed price | Listed specs | Planning use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotis MINI | $539 base price | 16 DoF; about 60 min battery (USB-C) | Entry point for desk-scale learning; treat it as a hobby unit, not a household helper. |
| Hiwonder TonyPi Pro | $789 base price | 18 DoF; 45–60 min battery | A low-cost step up for desk experiments and demonstrations. |
| Unitree R1 AIR | $4,900 base price | 20 DoF; about 60 min battery | The lowest-priced Unitree listing here; suits a buyer who wants the brand without a lab-scale budget. |
| Unitree R1 Standard | $5,900 base price | 26 DoF; about 60 min battery | Choose it over the AIR only if the extra joints matter to your demonstration. |
| Unitree G1 | $21,600 retailer listing | Size and joint figures are in the size notes below | Compare this headline price with a full quote before committing. |
| Unitree H1 | $94,905 retailer listing | 180 cm; 47 kg; 19 DoF | A full-size budget that only makes sense with a defined lab or pilot task. |
Prices and specifications come from Keyirobot’s buying guide and a retailer listing page; they are listed base prices and can change.
A humanoid robot for sale ranges from desk-sized hobby units to full-size research machines, and the right pick depends on the task, the environment and what the quote includes.
Households that mainly want cleaner floors can compare the best robot vacuum picks instead, because a humanoid is a far broader and more demanding purchase.
What a humanoid robot really costs
The headline price is a starting point, not the final bill. The authorized Turkey partner Robotlar.org prices the Unitree G1, R1 and G1 EDU by quote per configuration, and that quote covers customs, VAT, installation and a 1-year warranty. A retailer page lists the same G1 at $21,600, so compare what each price includes rather than the number alone.
- Desk-scale units: the Robotis MINI and Hiwonder TonyPi Pro suit learning, classroom demonstrations and hobby projects. Their listed battery life of about 60 minutes or less limits any task that needs sustained work.
- Compact Unitree models: the R1 Standard has a higher joint count and a higher price than the R1 AIR. Pick the version that matches the movements your demonstration needs, not the larger joint count by default.
- Full-size platforms: the H1 is a full-size robot listed at a premium retail price. This tier suits organizations with a named research or pilot objective rather than households.
Leave room in the budget for items that no listing quotes: spare parts, batteries and calibration. Ask the seller to put those costs in writing before you decide.
What home humanoids can do
Consumer-oriented humanoid listings stress companionship. One retailer, Alt Humans, describes lifelike AI companions for conversation, assistance, entertainment and emotional support. That is a social role, not a promise of housework.
The larger platforms are positioned elsewhere. According to Robotlar.org, the Unitree G1 EDU is typically used in humanoid locomotion, reinforcement learning and human-robot interaction laboratories, while the full-size H2 is aimed at material handling and task-planning pilots in industry. A household buyer should therefore treat chore claims as something to see demonstrated in a room like theirs, not something to assume from the product page.
If you want to understand how a single-purpose home robot handles sensing and navigation before judging a humanoid, How Robot Vacuums Work: Inside The Sensors, Brushes, And Algorithms — A 2026 Guide explains the basics.
Business use: reception, retail and pilots
Business buyers should read load and runtime figures as ceilings. Robotlar.org lists the Figure 03 general-purpose humanoid at 173 cm and 61 kg, with a 20 kg payload, a speed of 1.2 m/s and a 5 h runtime. For the Unitree H2 it gives 7 kg rated and 15 kg peak load per arm. Plan daily tasks around the rated figure and treat the peak as a limit the robot should not routinely approach.
For front-of-house roles such as greeting visitors, load matters less than reliable behavior around people, clear prompts and dependable support. For handling and material-movement roles, rated arm load, runtime and the pilot scope matter most.
Size, weight and what the humanoid form buys you
The human shape exists so the robot can work in spaces designed for people. Robotlar.org notes that this form lets it operate around stairs, doors and equipment. That is the real advantage of a humanoid over a wheeled single-task machine, and it is why dimensions deserve a check against your building.
- Unitree G1: 1.32 m tall and 35 kg, with 23 DoF, or 43 DoF with the Dex3-1 hand. Ask which hand is in your quote, because it accounts for most of the joint difference.
- Unitree H2: 1.82 m tall and 70 kg, with 31 DoF. Check doorways, transport and storage against these dimensions before ordering.
Where to buy and what the warranty covers
Buy from the manufacturer or an authorized partner and get the terms in writing. At Robotlar.org, delivery is 4-6 weeks after order, with customs and VAT handled by the partner. For models in Turkey stock, the delivery schedule is stated in the quotation. All models there carry a 1-year official partner warranty, central service and remote or on-site SLA support. Ask any other seller for equivalent terms.
Tesla Optimus, Boston Dynamics Atlas, Agility Robotics Digit and UBTECH Walker appear on the same page as prominent humanoid platforms. Being prominent is not the same as being open for sale, so confirm availability directly with the maker. For retail listings, the retailer itself advises contacting it to confirm pricing, features, dimensions, availability and lead times.
Buyer checklist and realistic limits
Use this list to separate a demonstration unit from a dependable purchase.
- Task demonstration: have the seller run your most important task in a setting like yours, and watch for speed, repeatability and how failures are handled.
- Acceptance test: agree tasks, performance thresholds and conditions in writing before final payment, and keep a record of the result.
- Updates and data: ask how software updates are delivered, whether you can defer or roll one back, and how household or customer data is stored and shared.
- Support response: get a named contact with guaranteed response times, plus spare-part availability and repair timelines.
- Exit plan: know how data is exported and the unit decommissioned if the pilot fails.
- Pilot scope: run the robot alongside your existing process with written success criteria. For an example of building a simple recurring routine for a single-purpose robot, see How Often Should You Run Your Robot Vacuum? Smart Schedules and Simple Rules for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a humanoid robot?
According to Robotlar.org, it is an AI-powered, bipedal autonomous robot that mimics the human body form.
How long do entry-level humanoids run on a charge?
Keyirobot’s listings show about 60 minutes for the Robotis MINI and the Unitree R1 models, and 45–60 minutes for the Hiwonder TonyPi Pro.
Does shipping cost extra?
One retailer, Alt Humans, offers free shipping only above a minimum purchase and does not state the amount on its page. Confirm shipping with the seller before ordering.
