But in comparison to a human worker, this robot would work for an average cost of just under $55 per day, to operate at $2.29 per hour if running 24-7. Number 2. Engine AI’s PM01 is priced at $13,000 USD. Standing 138cm tall and weighing 40kg, it features 23 degrees of freedom with 5 per arm and 1 in the neck, as well as 320 degree waist rotation for complex movements. Additionally, its legs offer 6 degrees of freedom, providing a walking speed of 2 meters per second, and 2 hours of battery life, with a swappable 10,000 mAh battery, and with dual Intel N97 and NVIDIA Jetson Orange chips, depth cameras, and an aluminum exoskeleton.

This robot’s price tag means it works for about $35.61 per day, or just $1.48 per hour. Number 3. Neura’s 4NE1 humanoid priced between $15,000 to $45,000 USD. Standing 180cm tall and weighing 80kg, it features 3D vision for object and gesture recognition, force-talk sensors for touch, and a touchless human detection system for safety. Plus, it carries a payload of up to 15kg and can move at a speed of up to 3km per hour, while featuring exchangeable forearms for task adaptability. On top of this, it’s powered by the Neuraverse platform and NVIDIA’s Omniverse, making it easy to automate repetitive tasks while improving efficiency at home and work.

And as for price, this robot could operate for a cost of between $41 to $123 per day, or as low as $1.70 per hour. Number 4. Fourier Intelligence’s GR2 humanoid is projected to cost between $80,000 to $100,000. Standing 175cm tall and weighing 63kg, this robot features 53 degrees of freedom for fluid human-like movements. In fact, in each of its hands it features a total of 12 degrees of freedom with 6 tactile sensors for precision tasks. And thanks to Fourier’s smart actuators with 380Nm of peak torque, as well as a dual encoder system for high accuracy, the GR2 also integrates the Fourier Toolkit, supporting NVIDIA, Isaac Lab, Mujoko, and ROS frameworks.

And in comparison to a human, this robot is slated to cost between $219 and $274, or about $9 an hour on the low end, if being operated 24 hours per day. Number 5. Aptronics Apollo humanoid is priced at $50,000 with this 173cm tall robot weighing 160 pounds and featuring over 70 degrees of freedom. And when it comes to power, Apollo can even lift 25kg payloads and features AI-powered object and zone detection using its onboard depth camera and lidar system. And with 4 hours of battery runtime, Apollo is ideal for a range of tasks in industrial settings, plus it’s already working in several Mercedes car plants right now.

And as for cost, this robot can operate for $137 per day, or just $5.70 per hour if running continuously. Number 6. Unitree’s G1 humanoids cost between $39,900 to $65,900, depending on which model, with all 4 models sharing the core specifications of being 127cm tall, while weighing 35kg. Plus, G1 humanoids all feature aluminum alloy frames, a 9000mAh battery with a 2 hour runtime, built in 3D lidar and depth cameras. Plus, the robot can reach speeds of up to 2 meters per second, featuring between 23-43 degrees of freedom depending on the model, with all models featuring flexible knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists and ankles, to enable lifelike movements for applications at home and at work.

And in comparison to a human, the G1 has a daily cost of between about $109 and $183, with its hourly cost being as low as just $4.55 if running 24 hours per day. Number 7. X-Peng’s iron humanoid is expected to cost around $100,000, standing 173cm tall and weighing 70kg. And while iron is powered by X-Peng’s Turing AI chip with a 40 core processor plus an integrated Eagle Vision system, it utilizes an end-to-end AI model for autonomous movement and human-like postures. Plus, with over 60 joints and a total of 200 degrees of freedom, including 15 in each of its hands, iron is capable of executing extremely intricate tasks.

And when it comes to the price, iron is expected to cost about $274 per day to operate, or $11.41 per hour. Number 8. Pudu Robotics D9 Humanoids Price is expected to be between $20,000 to $30,000. Standing at 170cm tall and weighing 65kg, the D9 features 42 degrees of freedom with a maximum joint torque of 352Nm. And because it’s equipped with DH-11 hands that are capable of dual operations, it can handle payloads of over 20kg per arm, with each arm boasting 7 degrees of freedom. Furthermore, its design supports walking, obstacle navigation, slope climbing, and cleaning, achieving speeds of up to 2m per second, and using its advanced AI, 3D mapping, and precise self-navigation, the D9 is expected to cost between about $58 to $82 per day, or as low as just $2.41 per hour.

Number 9. AGI Bots A2 Humanoid is expected to cost between $75 to $150,000. Standing 169cm tall and weighing 69kg, it features a 700 Wh battery with 2 hours of runtime. Plus, its dual arms and dual ratio reduction joint modules collectively feature over 40 degrees of freedom, delivering a peak torque of 520Nm. And in terms of its artificial intelligence, the robot uses a 3D SLAM algorithm, as well as vector flux planning and control algorithms, allowing the robot to autonomously operate in complex environments. The A2 may cost around $205 per day, or $8.56 per hour.

Number 10. Tiangong’s General Purpose Humanoid is projected to be priced between $50 and $95,000, with this robot standing 163cm tall and weighing 43kg, all powered by a 48V 15Ah battery. As for its intelligence, Tiangong uses state memory-based predictive reinforcement imitation learning, allowing it to reach speeds of 12km per hour, while navigating slopes, stairs, and uneven surfaces with its array of inertial and six-axis force sensors. And Tiangong’s daily cost is expected to fall somewhere between $137 and $260, or as low as $5.70 per hour. Number 11. Robot Era’s Star 1 humanoid is expected to cost around $110,000 and for good reason.

Standing 171cm tall and weighing 63kg, the Star 1 achieved speeds of 3.6m per second, during a 34-minute run, thanks to its 400Nm joint motors, with precision planetary reducers and high-speed communication modules. In fact, the robot features 55 degrees of freedom and has a daily cost of around $300 per day, to operate at a cost of about $12.55 per hour. Number 12. Boston Dynamics Atlas is expected to cost around $200,000, with this 150cm tall humanoid robot weighing 89kg while being powered by a custom battery. And with 28 hydraulic joints, it achieves speeds of 2.5m per second and performs dynamic whole-body movements like leaps and somersaults.

With all of this, the robot should cost around $548 per day to operate, or $22.83 per hour. Number 13. 1X’s Neo-humanoid will likely cost around $40,000, with the robot standing 167cm tall and weighing 30kg. On top of this, Neo features bio-inspired anatomy that can lift objects up to 20kg and walk at speeds of up to 12 km per hour. Additionally, Neo’s hands offer 20 degrees of freedom each, with the robot likely costing about $109 per day to operate, or about $4.56 per hour. Number 14. Fig. 02 humanoid will cost between $30,000 to $150,000, including AI-powered microphones and speakers for GPT-like interactions.

A vision language model supported by six RGB cameras for autonomous operation, enhanced joint torque, human-like hands with 16 degrees of freedom, and a 2.25kWh battery. But this price range will mean it’ll cost between around $82,000 and $411 per day to operate, or $3.41 per hour on the low end. Number 15. Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 robot is expected to cost between $20,000 and $30,000, with the robot standing 173cm tall with a weight of just 56kg. Additionally, it features upgrades to its balance control, while its hands will feature 22 degrees of freedom, and a max carrying capacity of 20kg.

Finally, the Optimus Gen 2 robot is expected to cost under $55 per day to run or just $2.28 per hour. Anyways, tell us which robot you think has the best bang for its buck in the comments below. [tr:trw].