GrabaRobot analyzed 231 commercially available robot models across 29 categories to produce the most comprehensive robot pricing dataset publicly available in 2026. This report covers price ranges, Chinese vs. Western brand price gaps, the most affordable and most expensive robot categories, and key pricing trends for buyers, researchers, and journalists.
All prices are in USD and reflect manufacturer list prices or verified market pricing as of Q1 2026. Models without confirmed pricing were excluded from statistical calculations.
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Key Findings
- Median robot price: $19,000 across all 231 analyzed models
- Chinese manufacturers are 40–70% cheaper than Western equivalents in most industrial categories
- Cheapest category: Pool cleaning robots ($300–$2,500)
- Most expensive category: Medical robots ($80,000–$600,000)
- Fastest-growing segment: Humanoid robots — 100% Chinese manufacturers in current commercial availability
- 55.8% of models (129/231) are from Chinese manufacturers
- Price range across all categories: $80 (educational robot kit) to $1,500,000 (deepwater AUV)
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Price Data by Category
1. Agricultural Drone
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Average price | $13,100 |
| Chinese brands | 2 of 5 |
DJI dominates with 70%+ global market share. Entry-level 10L spraying drones start at $8,000; professional 40L systems reach $20,000. DJI Agras T40 ($15,000–$20,000) is the market benchmark.
2. Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 20 |
| Price range | $12,000 – $95,000 |
| Average price | $41,875 |
| Chinese brands | 8 of 20 |
Traditional magnetic-guided AGVs start at $12,000; high-load automated forklifts reach $95,000. Chinese brands average 35–45% less than Western equivalents for comparable specifications.
3. Autonomous Delivery Vehicle
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 20 |
| Price range | $15,000 – $300,000 |
| Average price | $91,075 |
| Chinese brands | 9 of 20 |
Widest intra-category price spread of any segment. Sidewalk delivery robots start at $15,000; purpose-built autonomous road vehicles (Nuro, Navya) reach $300,000.
4. Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 3 |
| Price range | $30,000 – $75,000 |
| Average price | $50,000 |
| Chinese brands | 3 of 3 |
SLAM-navigating AMRs for warehouse use. Chinese brands (Geek+, VisionNav) dominate with pricing 30–40% below Western alternatives like Kiva and 6 River Systems.
5. Cleaning Robot (Commercial)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 7 |
| Price range | $8,000 – $60,000 |
| Average price | $32,429 |
| Chinese brands | 3 of 7 |
Floor scrubbing robots from Gaussian Robotics ($8,000–$30,000) compete against Avidbots Neo ($50,000–$60,000). Chinese models deliver comparable performance at 40–50% lower cost.
6. Collaborative Robot (Cobot)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 3 |
| Price range | $15,000 – $55,000 |
| Average price | $32,833 |
| Chinese brands | 0 of 3 (Taiwan/Korea/China included in broader market) |
Elite Robots EC66 (China, $15,000–$22,000) undercuts Universal Robots UR5e ($35,000+) by 40–50% at comparable payload. Techman TM12 (Taiwan) differentiates with built-in vision at $28,000–$42,000.
7. Construction Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 6 |
| Price range | $20,000 – $600,000 |
| Average price | $165,833 |
| Chinese brands | 5 of 6 |
Highest average price among common industrial categories. TyBot rebar tying robot ($400,000–$600,000) and Bozhilin construction automation systems lead this emerging segment. Chinese construction robotics company Bozhilin (CIFI subsidiary) has deployed robots on 100M+ sq meters of construction.
8. Cooking Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 20 |
| Price range | $5,000 – $150,000 |
| Average price | $29,175 |
| Chinese brands | 13 of 20 (65%) |
Fastest-growing commercial robot category in China. Simple stir-fry robots start at $5,000; full robotic kitchen systems reach $150,000. Chinese brands account for 65% of available models.
9. Delivery Robot (Indoor)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 7 |
| Price range | $8,000 – $18,000 |
| Average price | $12,286 |
| Chinese brands | 5 of 7 (71%) |
Tightest price cluster of any category. Restaurant and hotel delivery robots from Pudu, Keenon, and OrionStar are priced $8,000–$18,000. Bear Robotics (US) competes at $10,000–$18,000. Chinese brands dominate 71% of available models.
10. Disinfection Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 6 |
| Price range | $15,000 – $50,000 |
| Average price | $26,500 |
| Chinese brands | 3 of 6 |
Accelerated by COVID-19, this category matured rapidly. UV-C models from TMiRob and Keenon ($15,000–$30,000) are 40% cheaper than Danish/US equivalents (UVD Robots, Xenex).
11. Humanoid Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $12,000 – $400,000 |
| Average price | $121,800 |
| Chinese brands | 5 of 5 (100%) |
Most striking finding: 100% of commercially available humanoid robots in 2026 are Chinese. Western humanoids (Tesla Optimus, Figure 01, Agility Digit) are not available for purchase. Unitree G1 at $16,000 is the world's most affordable full-size humanoid.
12. Industrial Drone
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 6 |
| Price range | $4,000 – $80,000 |
| Average price | $24,542 |
| Chinese brands | 0 of 6 analyzed (market: DJI ~70% share) |
DJI Matrice 350 ($6,000–$10,000) is the dominant enterprise drone platform globally despite US regulatory restrictions. European alternatives (Acecore Neo) price 2–3× higher for comparable capability.
13. Medical Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $80,000 – $600,000 |
| Average price | $310,000 |
| Chinese brands | 5 of 5 |
Highest median price of any category. Surgical robots (MicroPort, Tinavi) and rehabilitation systems dominate. Chinese surgical robots are challenging Intuitive Surgical's $1M+ da Vinci dominance at significantly lower price points.
14. Robot Dog (Quadruped)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $1,600 – $100,000 |
| Average price | $25,570 |
| Chinese brands | 5 of 5 (100%) |
Unitree Go2 at $1,600 is the world's most affordable capable quadruped. Boston Dynamics Spot ($75,000) has no Chinese equivalent in the market — all Chinese robot dogs are priced lower. Chinese brands own 100% of the sub-$30,000 robot dog market.
15. Security Patrol Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $15,000 – $55,000 |
| Average price | $30,600 |
| Chinese brands | 5 of 5 (100%) |
Entirely Chinese-manufactured segment. Patrol robots with LiDAR, thermal, and AI recognition deploy in factories, campuses, and public spaces. Prices have fallen 40% since 2022 as technology matured.
16. Warehouse Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $18,000 – $60,000 |
| Average price | $31,000 |
| Chinese brands | 3 of 5 |
Geek+ and Hai Robotics dominate global goods-to-person picking. Chinese systems are priced 30–50% below Kiva/Amazon Robotics equivalents and are available to third-party buyers.
17. Welding Robot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Models analyzed | 5 |
| Price range | $14,000 – $25,000 |
| Average price | $18,900 |
| Chinese brands | 4 of 5 (80%) |
Lowest average price for a heavy industrial robot category. Estun and STEP welding robots at $14,000–$20,000 compete against FANUC/Yaskawa at $35,000–$80,000 for comparable arc welding applications.
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The China Price Gap: Category by Category
Across all categories where direct Chinese vs. Western comparison is possible:
| Category | Chinese Avg Price | Western Avg Price | China Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Robot | $17,000 | $40,000 | **57% cheaper** |
| Cleaning Robot (commercial) | $19,000 | $48,000 | **60% cheaper** |
| Welding Robot | $16,000 | $55,000 | **71% cheaper** |
| Delivery Robot (indoor) | $11,000 | $16,000 | **31% cheaper** |
| Disinfection Robot | $22,000 | $38,000 | **42% cheaper** |
| AGV | $28,000 | $52,000 | **46% cheaper** |
| Warehouse AMR | $38,000 | $65,000 | **42% cheaper** |
Average China discount across all comparable categories: 50%
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Emerging Trends from the Data
1. Humanoid Robots: China Ships, West Hypes
Of the 5 humanoid robot models available for purchase in 2026, 100% are Chinese (Unitree G1, H1, Fourier GR-1, UBTECH Walker X/S). Tesla Optimus, Figure 01, Boston Dynamics Atlas, and Agility Digit are either not for sale or not commercially available. Unitree G1 at $16,000 has reset price expectations for the entire humanoid category.
2. The $20,000 Inflection Point
The median robot price across all categories is $19,000 — just below the psychological $20,000 threshold. This is significant: as humanoid robots (Unitree G1: $16,000) and cobots (Elite EC66: $15,000) break through this barrier, adoption in SMEs becomes economically viable for the first time.
3. Service Robots Cluster Below $20K
Delivery robots, hotel robots, cooking robots, and disinfection robots have all converged in the $8,000–$22,000 range — driven by Chinese manufacturing scale and competition. This makes service robot ROI positive within 12–18 months at typical labor costs.
4. Industrial Automation Remains $30K–$100K Territory
Despite price compression, industrial automation (AGVs, warehouse AMRs, cobots, palletizing robots) remains in the $30,000–$100,000 range per unit. Integration costs add another 50–100% on top.
5. Robot Dogs Have Democratized Quadruped Robotics
Unitree Go2 at $1,600 makes quadruped robots accessible to individual researchers and small companies for the first time. The category has gone from $75,000+ (Boston Dynamics Spot) to $1,600 in five years — a 98% price reduction at the low end.
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Methodology
Data collection: GrabaRobot maintains a continuously updated database of commercially available robots from verified manufacturers. Prices reflect manufacturer list prices, confirmed distributor pricing, or ranges based on direct quotations from suppliers.
Inclusion criteria: Models with confirmed commercial availability and verified pricing as of Q1 2026. Concept robots, unreleased products, and models requiring custom quotation with no reference pricing were excluded.
Sample: 231 models across 29 robot categories. The full product database includes additional models without confirmed pricing.
Chinese vs. Western classification: Based on manufacturer headquarters country. Taiwan is classified separately from mainland China but counted in the broader "East Asian" manufacturing base where noted.
Currency: All prices in USD. Prices originally in other currencies were converted at Q1 2026 exchange rates.
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This report is free to cite with attribution. Suggested citation:
> GrabaRobot Research. (2026). *2026 Robot Price Index: 231 Models Analyzed Across 29 Categories*. GrabaRobot. https://www.grabarobot.com/blog/2026-robot-price-index/
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