We’ve long imagined a future where robots walk, talk, and help around the house.
But that future isn’t as far away as it used to be.
Since 2024, we’ve seen a wave of humanoid robots inch closer to reality—not just as lab experiments or flashy prototypes,
but as products you can actually order, unbox, and put to work in your living room.
So… are we finally there? Can you buy one now? What do they cost, and what can they do?
Let’s take a look at the most notable humanoid robots launched since 2024
—focusing on models you can either buy today or expect in the next couple of years.
- Released: May 2024 (China)
- Price: Starting at ~$16,000 USD
Where to buy:
Unitree Official Shop, Roboworks, RoboStore
The Unitree G1 is arguably the first humanoid robot available for direct consumer purchase.
While originally built for research and education, it's equipped with features that hint at light domestic use
—like walking, hand manipulation, and environmental sensing.
Highlights:
- 23 degrees of freedom
- 3-finger robotic hand
- Built-in LiDAR and depth cameras
- Quiet walking and gesture capability
It’s not going to fold your laundry, but for hobbyists, researchers, and early adopters, it’s the most “real” option on the market.
Gen 2 Revealed: December 2023
Expected Price: ~$29,990 USD
Available: Pre-orders likely in 2025; delivery around late 2027
Where to buy: Tesla’s official website (TBA)
Elon Musk’s long-promised robot is getting closer. The second-generation Tesla Optimus is sleeker, faster, and fully equipped with touch sensors in every finger. Demo videos show it handling household tasks like moving objects, cleaning, and even doing yoga.
But—there’s a catch: it’s not shipping yet. And mass adoption is still a few years off.
That said, if any company can bring humanoids to the mainstream, it might be Tesla.
Company: 1X Technologies (Norway/USA)
NEO Beta: August 2024
NEO Gamma: February 2025
Price: TBA
Where to buy: 1X Tech website (Beta access & early adopter program)
1X is taking a softer approach to humanoid robots. Their NEO series focuses less on flashy features and more on practical, livable design: quiet walking, slim form factor, and real home readiness.
Potential features:
Cleaning support
Pet-like companionship
Task automation for simple chores
NEO Gamma could be the first truly residential humanoid robot—less factory, more family.
Model | Launch Date | Price (USD) | Where to Buy | Notable Features |
---|---|---|---|---|
Unitree G1 | May 2024 | ~$16,000–23,000 | Unitree site, resellers | Real-time motion, sensors, finger control |
Tesla Optimus | Coming 2027 | ~$29,990 (est.) | Tesla (pre-order) | Home task automation, full hand sensors |
1X NEO Gamma | Feb 2025 (Beta Aug 2024) | TBA | 1X Technologies site | Slim, quiet, indoor-oriented design |
Right now, only Unitree G1 is immediately available for purchase. It’s functional and affordable
—relatively speaking—but still mostly geared toward enthusiasts and developers.
Tesla Optimus is the most hyped, and if it delivers on its promise, it could reshape the market when mass production ramps up around 2026–2027.
Meanwhile, 1X NEO Gamma offers a subtler, more practical path for in-home use—especially appealing for early residential adoption.
What’s clear is this:
Between 2025 and 2027, we’re likely to see the real beginning of humanoid adoption in everyday households.
Not just for tech demos. Not just for labs. But for you.
If you’re looking to get in early—and have the budget—yes, you can bring a humanoid robot home today.
But for most of us, it’s still a bit early. Over the next two years, prices will fall, functionality will rise, and robots will start showing up in more and more real homes.
Want to be part of that future? Keep your eye on this space—because the age of humanoids isn’t science fiction anymore.