Unitree R1
A publicly priced entry humanoid that makes the category feel real.
Unitree Robotics, China
Sanctuary AI, Canada
A dexterous general-purpose humanoid pushing the intelligence side of the race.
How close to a home
No official photograph here yet. Both go up once verified, and not before.
Sanctuary AI is often part of the conversation when dexterity and general-purpose intelligence come up.
A humanoid platform designed for complex manipulation and broader task learning.
Sanctuary AI is focused on building the control, intelligence, and dexterity stack behind capable humanoid work.
Not every important robot looks consumer-ready. Some matter because of the technical direction they represent.
Phoenix is one of the smartest robots to watch if you care about capability, not just hype.
This is still not a mainstream household product, but it is highly relevant to where the category may go.
Price and availability checked August 2026. Maker link opened and checked 6 September 2026.
A publicly priced entry humanoid that makes the category feel real.
Unitree Robotics, China
The most famous humanoid in the conversation, and still one of the least consumer-ready.
Tesla, United States
The humanoid that shipped more units than anyone else in 2025.
AgiBot, China
Prices, capabilities and the gap between what was demonstrated and what was delivered.
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