China now produces more humanoid robot models than any other country. Dozens of companies, from Unitree in Hangzhou to UBTECH in Shenzhen and a cluster of Beijing and Shanghai start-ups, are shipping walking and wheeled humanoids to universities, factories and showrooms. Many of them are also the ones with public prices, which is why Chinese models dominate the list of humanoids you can actually buy.
This guide introduces the Chinese humanoid robot makers that matter in 2026, what each is known for and which models are on sale. Prices are Robots store list prices checked on 16 October 2026.
Contents
Why China leads in humanoid robots
- Supply chain: motors, gearboxes, batteries and sensors are made close to the robot makers, which cuts cost and development time.
- Policy support: national and city programmes in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hangzhou fund humanoid research, testing centres and pilot deployments.
- Price competition: start-ups compete on price as well as performance, which pushed entry humanoids below €10,000.
- Fast iteration: many companies release new versions every year and update walking software over the air.
Chinese humanoid robot brands
1Unitree (Hangzhou)
The best-known Chinese robot maker, famous for robot dogs and for bringing humanoids to low prices. Range: R1, G1, H1 and H2.
R1 Air (€6,304), G1 (€18,381), H2 (€34,473). Compare them in Unitree G1 vs R1 vs H1.
2UBTECH (Shenzhen)
One of the oldest Chinese humanoid makers, listed in Hong Kong, focused on factory pilots with car makers and on service robots.
3Booster Robotics (Beijing)
Small and full-size humanoids popular with university teams and robot football competitions.
4EngineAI (Shenzhen)
Mid-size and full-size general-purpose humanoids, including an open-source T800 version for developers.
5Fourier (Shanghai)
Started in rehabilitation robotics, then moved into general-purpose humanoids for research and care settings.
GR2 (€114,910), GR-3 Care-Bot (€110,109).
6Galbot (Beijing)
Wheeled humanoids with two arms, aimed at retail, pharmacies and logistics. See wheeled humanoid robots.
7X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center
Developer of the Tien Kung (Tiangong) series, known from the Beijing humanoid half marathon.
Tien Kung 2.0 Lite (on quote).
8Kepler, Dobot, LimX, RobotEra, PNDbotics, MagicLab, Astribot, Noetix, Unix AI, Deep Robotics
A second wave of makers covering everything from research platforms to industrial and service humanoids.
Kepler K1 (on quote), Dobot Atom Max (on quote), LimX Oli EDU (€66,068), RobotEra L7 (€91,762), PNDbotics Adam-U (€41,293), MagicBot Z1 (€36,521), Astribot S1 (€119,289), Noetix N2 (€13,713), Unix AI Panther (€36,311), Deep Robotics DR01 (€27,524).
Other notable Chinese players not covered by the catalogue include AgiBot (Zhiyuan), Xpeng with its Iron humanoid and Xiaomi with CyberOne.
Models and prices
| Model | Maker | Type | List price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUMI | Noetix | Small bipedal | €5,501 |
| R1 Air | Unitree | Mid-size bipedal | €6,304 |
| K1 EDU | Booster | Small bipedal | €9,176 |
| G1 | Unitree | Mid-size bipedal | €18,381 |
| PM01 | EngineAI | Mid-size bipedal | €23,901 |
| T1 | Booster | Full-size bipedal | €27,345 |
| DR01 | Deep Robotics | Full-size bipedal | €27,524 |
| Walker S1 | UBTECH | Industrial bipedal | €34,411 |
| H2 | Unitree | Full-size bipedal | €34,473 |
| MagicBot Z1 | MagicLab | Full-size bipedal | €36,521 |
| Astribot T1 | Astribot | Wheeled | €37,576 |
| Adam-U | PNDbotics | Upper body | €41,293 |
| Oli EDU | LimX | Full-size, open source | €66,068 |
| L7 | RobotEra | Full-size bipedal | €91,762 |
| G1 | Galbot | Wheeled dual-arm | €110,109 |
| GR2 | Fourier | Full-size bipedal | €114,910 |
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Races, games and public demos
Chinese makers use public events to show progress. In April 2025 Beijing hosted the first humanoid robot half marathon, where the Tien Kung Ultra finished first among the robots. In August 2025 Beijing held the World Humanoid Robot Games with running, football and boxing events. Spring Festival TV shows have also featured dancing Unitree robots. These events are marketing as much as engineering, but they show how fast walking and balance have improved.
Buying a Chinese humanoid
- Buy through a distributor: warranty, spare parts and language support are easier through a local partner than direct import.
- Check the version: basic, EDU and pro versions differ in software access and hands. See why SDK access matters.
- Check compliance: CE marking for Europe, FCC and electrical safety for the US. See buying a robot in Europe.
- Ask about data: check where app and cloud data is stored if the robot connects online.
- Budget: for the most affordable options, read cheapest humanoid robots.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chinese companies make humanoid robots?
Leading Chinese humanoid makers include Unitree, UBTECH, Booster Robotics, EngineAI, Fourier, Galbot, X-Humanoid, Kepler, Dobot, LimX, RobotEra, PNDbotics, MagicLab, Astribot, AgiBot, Xpeng and Xiaomi.
What is the best Chinese humanoid robot?
For research and education, Unitree G1 is the most widely used. Booster T1 is popular for competitions, UBTECH Walker S1 for industrial pilots and Galbot G1 for wheeled service tasks.
How much does a Chinese humanoid robot cost?
List prices range from about €5,500 for Noetix BUMI and €6,300 for Unitree R1 Air to over €110,000 for full-size research humanoids such as Fourier GR2 (Robots list prices, October 2026).
Why are Chinese humanoid robots cheaper?
Local supply chains for motors, batteries and sensors, strong price competition and government support for the industry have lowered costs.
Can I buy a Chinese humanoid robot in Europe or the US?
Yes, through distributors such as the Robots regional stores. Some brands are not available in every region, so check the store for your country.
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Sources: Robots Europa product catalogue and price list (16 October 2026); manufacturer pages for Unitree, UBTECH, Booster Robotics, EngineAI, Fourier, Galbot, X-Humanoid, Kepler, Dobot, LimX, RobotEra, PNDbotics, MagicLab, Astribot, Noetix, Unix AI and Deep Robotics; Beijing E-Town humanoid half marathon (April 2025); World Humanoid Robot Games (August 2025).
