Humanoid robot guides

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Independent, spec-based guides written from the sourced figures in our database and from makers', regulators' and standards bodies' own documents. We don't accept payment for coverage, and we say where a figure is missing rather than guess it.

How to read a humanoid robot spec sheet in 2026: DOF, payload, runtime, TOPS and safety
This guide explains every headline number on a humanoid robot spec sheet: degrees of freedom, payload, walking speed, runtime, battery, torque, sensors, compute, IP rating and safety standards. For each one it shows the typical range across the 87 humanoid records in the RankedRobot database, and how makers stretch the figure or leave it out. Use it before you compare two robots side by side or repeat a maker's claim.
Humanoid robots you can buy in 2026: shipping vs pre-order vs pilot, and who each one suits
Most humanoids in the news can't be bought. This guide sorts all 87 humanoids in our database by whether you can order one today, put down a deposit, join a pilot or only watch the video. It covers how each one is sold, who it suits (labs, schools, factories or homes) and what to check before you sign.
How much does a humanoid robot cost? Every price we could find (2026)
We track 90 humanoid robots. 30 have a price in public, and for 20 of them the price comes from the maker itself. Here is every one, cheapest first within each currency, each linked to its source.

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Guides for the other categories in our database.