Buyer journal · updated 2026-08-26
Start with our journal on humanoid robots, quadruped costs, FCC import rules and platform evaluations. When you are ready, score your task against 227 tracked machines for $19.50.
01 — Start here
Each cluster opens a journal article — external trigger — that leads to a scored brief when you are ready to act.
robot dog cost
Budget by capability tier — toys, companions, walking developer platforms and quote-only enterprise machines — plus freight, subscriptions and five-year spend buyers usually miss.
humanoid robot
A procurement-first matchup of collaborative arms and humanoid platforms — when each wins, how safety and cost actually compare, and a five-question decision path.
FCC robot ban
On 28 July 2026 the FCC blocked new authorizations for qualifying foreign-produced mobile robots. Grandfathered models stay legal — here is the buyer checklist, Unitree status, and what falls outside the rule.
robot pet
An evaluation of KEYi's Loona Petbot Premium: real price, GPT-4o chat without a subscription today, cloud caveats, and who should buy a different companion instead.
Boston Dynamics Spot
Spot has no list price in 2026. Public records put configured units in six figures. Specs, Orbit software, police deployments, and when a cheaper quadruped is the rational buy.
02 — Journal
Evaluations · · 12 min read
Spot has no list price in 2026. Public records put configured units in six figures. Specs, Orbit software, police deployments, and when a cheaper quadruped is the rational buy.
03 — Action
Free preview from the journal trigger. Full brief and PDF for $19.50 — regulatory checks, pilot TCO and three ranked platforms.
04 — Catalogue
Cross-reference journal findings against live specs — every field comparable across vendors.
This advanced robotic hand is purpose-built for 1X's NEO humanoid platform, featuring 25 degrees of freedom. It offers native force control and backdrivability, with sophisticated tactile sensing across its surfaces. The hand is not available as a separate component.
Price on applicationNEURA RoboticsNEURA Robotics' 4NE1 Gen 3.5 is a substantial humanoid robot designed for varied applications including handling, transport, and multimodal interaction. It stands 180 cm tall with 55 degrees of freedom, and can manage significant arm payloads. This model is currently available for preorder.
€60,000 – €98,000Unitree RoboticsThe Unitree A1 is a four-legged robot designed for research and development, supporting studies in areas such as navigation and human-robot interaction. It features lightweight, powerful motors enabling agile movement across various terrains. The platform offers open interfaces and ROS compatibility for customisation.
Price on applicationABBABB's GoFa is a collaborative robotic arm with six axes, engineered to operate safely without physical barriers alongside human workers. It incorporates integrated torque sensors and certified safety functions that enable immediate stops upon contact. The robot is suitable for various industrial tasks, including assembly and material handling.
$39,000 – $50,000ABBThis collaborative robot is designed for industrial environments, balancing safe human interaction with high-speed performance. It achieves this through a combination of ABB's SafeMove system and an external laser scanner, enabling operation without safety fences. The system dynamically adjusts speed when personnel are present.
$25,000 – $34,000ABBThe YuMi is a dual-arm collaborative robot engineered for close-quarters work with human operators. It excels at delicate assembly, particularly in electronics, offering integrated motion control and flexible grippers. Its design prioritizes safety, with collision-aware motion that quickly pauses on contact.
$45,000 – $60,00005 — Use cases
Tote handling, transport and replenishment
Machine tending, line-side handling and assembly support
Autonomous rounds across plants, substations and process sites
Monitoring and patrol for commercial and industrial sites
Sample handling and instrument tending in labs
Teaching labs, STEM programmes and university research
Greeting, wayfinding and branded interaction
Running food, bussing and room delivery
Ward logistics, disinfection and assisted mobility
Floor care and building services at scale
06 — Categories
Bipedal platforms built for spaces designed around people
Four-legged inspection platforms for rough and unstructured ground
Fixed and cobot arms for repeatable manipulation
End effectors that decide whether a robot can do the job
AMRs and AGVs for transport across floors and yards
Delivery, cleaning and hospitality platforms for public spaces
Teaching and lab platforms with open software stacks
Interaction-first robots for reception, care and retail
Force-limited arms that share a workspace with people
Grippers, sensors, compute and mounts that finish a deployment
