Every event planner eventually types the same search into Google: can I rent a humanoid robot for my event? The answer depends entirely on which robot you have in mind. Some companies have live booking pages. Some require a quote that takes weeks to arrive. Some have no rental program at all — and some never will.
We went through the public websites, press releases, and available pricing data for the 10 humanoid robot companies generating the most search traffic in 2026. Here is what we found for each one: what the rental program looks like, what it costs, and whether it is actually accessible to an event organizer in the United States.
How We Checked Each Company
For each company, we reviewed the official website, any published pricing pages, and press coverage through April 2026. Where no public rental program existed, we checked whether third-party booking agencies listed the robot, whether demo programs were announced, and whether the manufacturer had made any public statement about external access.
We did not include secondhand market units, university research programs, or pre-release hardware with no shipping date. Every entry in this guide reflects what an event organizer could realistically book as of April 27, 2026.
Source: ZMP robots / zmprobots.com
Rental status: BOOKABLE ONLINE | Starting price: $199/day
ZMP robots operates the only fully online-bookable humanoid robot rental program in the United States. The robot is the Unitree G1: 41 degrees of freedom, five-finger dexterous hands, 3D LiDAR, NVIDIA Jetson Orin 16G compute, and approximately two hours of battery life per charge.
Pricing is tiered by booking length: $299/day for a 3-day booking, $259/day for 4 to 7 days, and $199/day for 8 to 30 days. The minimum booking is 3 days. Delivery and collection are free across the 48 contiguous US states. A certified operator is included. A $1,000 refundable deposit holds the reservation. No phone call required — the entire process runs through the online cart.
This is the only humanoid robot rental in this guide where you can complete a booking today, without speaking to anyone, and receive confirmation within minutes. The contrast with every other company on this list is significant.
Source: AgiBot / agibot.com
Rental status: QUOTE REQUIRED | Estimated price: ~$1,000/day
AgiBot, the Shanghai-based manufacturer behind the Lingxi X2, does operate a commercial event rental program. The X2 is a full walking humanoid — 163 cm tall, 65 kg, 53 degrees of freedom — with gesture recognition and interactive display capabilities suited to booth demonstrations.
The challenge is access. AgiBot does not publish a booking page or a day rate. All engagements go through a sales inquiry process that requires a description of the use case, venue details, and timeline. Industry sources and event production companies that have completed bookings report starting rates of approximately $1,000 per day, with operator fees, international logistics, and customs clearance added on top for US events.
For a US event organizer, AgiBot adds complexity that ZMP robots does not: longer lead times, currency conversion, no transparent cancellation policy, and no published refund terms. The robot itself is capable — but getting it to your event is a project, not a purchase.
Source: Engineered Arts / engineeredarts.co.uk
Rental status: QUOTE ONLY (UK-based) | Estimated price: $5,000+/day
Engineered Arts operates a global rental program for Ameca — the expressive, grey-skinned social robot that became the face of AI demos in 2023 and 2024. Ameca is not a walking humanoid (it uses a wheeled base), but its facial expressiveness and real-time AI conversation capabilities make it recognizable to general audiences.
There is no published pricing. Engagements require an Engineered Arts engineer on-site, meaning the cost includes international travel, accommodation, and per diem in addition to the robot itself. Event production companies in the US that have inquired report estimates ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per day before travel costs. Some Fortune 500 brand activations have used Ameca — it is not inaccessible, but it is not accessible either. The target market is large-budget corporate and government events, not standard trade show planning.
Source: Hanson Robotics / Gotham Artists / Celebrity Talent International
Rental status: AGENCY BOOKING ONLY | Starting price: $100,000+ per appearance
Sophia the Robot is booked exclusively through celebrity talent agencies — primarily Gotham Artists and Celebrity Talent International — at rates published in the $100,000 to $125,000 range for a single in-person US appearance. That figure typically covers the robot, a Hanson Robotics technician, travel, and a scripted or semi-scripted keynote or panel appearance.
Sophia is not a walking humanoid. The version used for public appearances sits on a wheeled base or is fixed at a table. The recognizable human face, real-time AI conversation, and international media profile are what clients are paying for — not bipedal locomotion. For comparison, a 10-day Unitree G1 rental through ZMP robots costs less than one Sophia appearance fee. Sophia books at this rate because she is effectively a celebrity, not because the robot hardware is the most advanced on this list.
Source: Boston Dynamics / bostondynamics.com
Rental status: NOT AVAILABLE (Atlas humanoid) | Price: $420,000 to buy; sold out through 2026
Boston Dynamics makes two well-known robots: Atlas (humanoid) and Spot (quadruped dog). They are not interchangeable for this discussion.
Atlas is priced at approximately $420,000 per unit. All 2026 production is committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind for industrial and research use. There is no rental program, no event program, and no waitlist for external buyers. The new electric Atlas launched in April 2024 and has never been available for commercial event hire.
Spot, the robot dog, is available for some corporate event and retail applications through specialized integrators — but Spot is a quadruped, not a humanoid. If your event requires something that walks upright on two legs and interacts at eye level with guests, Spot is not the answer.
Source: Tesla / Tesla AI Day announcements / Elon Musk public statements
Rental status: NOT AVAILABLE | Price: No public pricing
As of April 2026, every Tesla Optimus unit is deployed internally at Tesla factories. Tesla has not announced a rental program, an event hire option, or an external sales channel for Optimus. Elon Musk has stated that external B2B sales are targeted for late 2026 at industrial scale, with a consumer version potentially following in 2027.
Tesla does not have a humanoid robot rental page. Tesla does not have a humanoid robot inquiry form. Typing “Tesla robot rental” into a search engine returns press coverage, not a booking link. If a vendor tells you they can supply a Tesla Optimus for your event, they cannot. No such channel exists.
Source: Figure AI / figure.ai
Rental status: NOT AVAILABLE | Price: No external program
Figure AI’s primary commercial relationship is with BMW. The Figure 02 is deployed at BMW manufacturing facilities for autonomous task execution — picking parts, loading assembly stations, and operating in structured factory environments. Figure has raised over $675 million from investors including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Bezos Expeditions, but that capital has gone into R&D and factory deployment, not a public rental program.
Figure AI does not offer event rentals. Figure AI does not have a publicly accessible sales channel. The company’s website has an enterprise inquiry form, but industry reports indicate that all near-term production is committed to existing partners. There is no pathway for an event planner to book a Figure 02 in 2026.
Source: Agility Robotics / agilityrobotics.com
Rental status: NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS | Price: B2B warehouse contracts only
Digit is built for warehouses, not trade show floors. Agility Robotics deploys Digit through a Robot-as-a-Service model with logistics partners including GXO Logistics, where Digit has moved over 100,000 totes in commercial operations. The pricing model is structured around multi-year enterprise contracts — not day-rate event bookings.
Digit is also not optimized for guest interaction. Its design prioritizes payload handling and warehouse navigation, not face-to-face engagement, object demonstration, or crowd-safe operation. Agility Robotics does not market Digit for events, does not list event pricing, and has no mechanism for external short-term bookings.
Source: 1X Technologies / 1x.tech
Rental status: PRE-ORDER ONLY | Price: $20,000 purchase / $499/mo subscription (announced)
1X Technologies is a Norwegian-American robotics company building Neo for household use — cleaning, fetching objects, general home assistance. Neo’s soft fabric exterior and intentionally non-threatening design are optimized for living rooms, not conference halls. Consumer deliveries in the US and Canada are targeted for Q3 to Q4 2026.
There is no event rental program for Neo. 1X does operate Eve, an older wheeled platform used in B2B commercial facilities, but Eve is not a walking humanoid. 1X is worth watching for 2027, but it is not a booking option for any event in the next 12 months.
Source: Fourier Intelligence / fftai.com
Rental status: NO US CHANNEL | Price: $125,000-$170,000 enterprise purchase
Fourier Intelligence debuted the GR-3 at CES 2026 — a 165 cm humanoid with 55 degrees of freedom and 12-DOF dexterous hands, positioned for care and companionship applications. The hardware is credible. The distribution is not accessible to US event organizers.
Fourier sells through enterprise channels in China and select international markets. There is no US distributor, no US sales page, and no event rental offering. Earlier Fourier models (GR-1, GR-2) are research platforms priced similarly. If Fourier builds a US distribution network, it becomes a competitor worth watching — but that has not happened as of April 2026.
Across 10 companies, two have publicly accessible rental programs. One more is technically bookable at corporate budget levels. The rest are factory robots, pre-release hardware, or enterprise products with no event rental mechanism.
| Company / Robot | Status | Starting Cost | US Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZMP robots (Unitree G1) | BOOKABLE ONLINE | $199/day | Yes — 48 states |
| AgiBot (Lingxi X2) | QUOTE REQUIRED | ~$1,000/day | Yes — with lead time |
| Engineered Arts (Ameca) | QUOTE ONLY | $5,000+/day | Yes — UK team required |
| Hanson Robotics (Sophia) | AGENCY BOOKING | $100,000+/event | Yes — via agencies |
| Boston Dynamics (Atlas) | NOT AVAILABLE | $420,000 to buy | No |
| Tesla (Optimus) | NOT AVAILABLE | No public price | No |
| Figure AI (Figure 02) | NOT AVAILABLE | No public price | No |
| Agility Robotics (Digit) | WAREHOUSE ONLY | Enterprise contract | No |
| 1X Technologies (Neo) | PRE-ORDER ONLY | $499/mo (announced) | Q3-Q4 2026 est. |
| Fourier Intelligence (GR-3) | NO US CHANNEL | $125,000-$170,000 | No |
According to IEEE Spectrum, the commercial humanoid robot market is accelerating — but the gap between robots that generate press releases and robots that event organizers can actually book remains wide. In 2026, that gap has one clear winner on price and accessibility: the Unitree G1 via ZMP robots at $199/day, with free delivery and no phone calls required.
If you are evaluating whether to buy a humanoid robot versus renting one, the math is straightforward: the purchase price of the Unitree G1 alone ($63,900) covers more than 320 rental days at the 8-day-plus rate — without counting storage, charging, maintenance, software updates, or the operator you would need to hire.
FAQ
Which humanoid robot companies actually have event rental programs?
In April 2026, only two humanoid robot companies have publicly accessible rental programs: ZMP robots (Unitree G1, from $199/day online) and AgiBot (Lingxi X2, quote required, approximately $1,000/day). Engineered Arts offers Ameca globally but requires a quote and on-site UK engineers. All others — Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, Agility Robotics — have no external event rental channel.
Can you actually rent a Tesla Optimus robot?
No. As of April 2026, all Tesla Optimus units are deployed at Tesla factories. There is no rental program, no external sales channel, and no public pricing. Anyone claiming to offer a Tesla Optimus rental does not have access to the robot.
How much does it cost to rent a Boston Dynamics Atlas robot?
Atlas is not available to rent. The purchase price is approximately $420,000 per unit, and all 2026 production is committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind. There is no event rental program for Atlas. Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot (quadruped, not humanoid) is available through some corporate event partners.
What is the cheapest humanoid robot you can rent for an event?
The Unitree G1, rented through ZMP robots, starts at $199 per day for bookings of 8 or more days. The 3-day minimum booking costs $299 per day. Delivery, collection, and a certified operator are included. This is the lowest publicly available day rate for a walking humanoid robot in the US in 2026.
Is Sophia the Robot available to book for an event?
Sophia is bookable through talent agencies such as Gotham Artists and Celebrity Talent International, but the starting rate is $100,000 to $125,000 per US appearance. That covers the robot, a Hanson Robotics technician, and travel. Sophia does not walk — she uses a wheeled base at public appearances.
Why do most humanoid robot companies not offer event rentals?
Most humanoid robot manufacturers are focused on factory automation and enterprise B2B contracts, not short-term consumer or event rentals. Operating a humanoid robot safely at a public event requires a trained on-site technician, liability management, and hardware reliability under unpredictable conditions — constraints that most manufacturers are not yet set up to handle at scale for external clients.
The Bottom Line
Ten companies. Two rental programs. One online booking page.
If you need a walking humanoid robot for your next event and you want a confirmed booking by end of day, there is one path: the Unitree G1 through ZMP robots, from $199 per day, delivered free to 48 US states with a certified operator included. Check availability at our humanoid robot rental page.
