Reference guides

Guides for UK buyers and researchers

Structured, honest reference material on humanoid robots. Written for procurement professionals, researchers and businesses evaluating the market. No invented numbers, no press-release padding.

While the full searchable database is being built, these guides provide the reference context that matters most to UK audiences. Each is updated when the underlying market information changes.


  • Published 27 September 2026  |  Price and availability

    Cheapest humanoid robot UK: what you can actually buy in 2026

    An honest, priced overview of the humanoid robots a UK buyer can genuinely order in 2026, and roughly what they cost. Unitree sits at the affordable end of a very short list; most famous humanoids have no consumer price at all. No invented prices.

  • Published 27 September 2026  |  Specification comparison

    Humanoid robot payload comparison: which robots lift what

    A payload comparison of the main humanoid platforms for warehouse and manufacturing buyers, explaining what payload really means, why figures vary, and why several robots have no confirmed figure. Uncertain numbers are marked not confirmed.

  • Published 27 September 2026  |  Platform comparison

    Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Figure robot: two different jobs entirely

    A qualitative side-by-side of Boston Dynamics Atlas and Figure, covering purpose, access model, UK availability and status. One is a research platform at the frontier of movement, the other a commercial deployment robot. Nothing is invented.

  • Published 27 September 2026  |  Platform comparison

    Figure 03 vs 1X NEO: two humanoids built for different worlds

    A qualitative side-by-side of Figure 03 and 1X NEO covering form factor, intended use, access model and status, with everything not reliably confirmed marked as such. One is aimed at industry, the other at the home.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  UK availability

    Humanoid robots available in the UK: 2026

    A curated, honest reference covering the platforms in active deployment, accessible via RaaS, or available for UK pilot and trial as of September 2026, with a clear explanation of what each availability category actually means for a buyer.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Platform comparison

    Humanoid robot comparison 2026: how the main platforms differ

    A structured qualitative comparison of the principal humanoid robot platforms commercially available or in deployment in 2026, covering design intent, capability profile, pricing model and what each platform means for a UK buyer.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Procurement and finance

    Humanoid robot hire vs buy: the UK decision

    An honest guide to the three main access models in 2026 (RaaS, outright purchase, short-term hire), the real total cost of ownership calculation, and the UK-specific legal and compliance considerations every deploying organisation needs to address.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Specification reference

    The main humanoid robot platforms: an honest overview for UK audiences

    A qualitative overview of the principal manufacturers and platforms currently available, in deployment, or in late development. Written for a UK reader who wants to understand the landscape without wading through manufacturer marketing copy.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Buying guide

    How to compare humanoid robots: the specifications that matter

    A practical guide to the technical specifications used to describe and compare humanoid robots, what each one means in practice, and how to use them to evaluate platforms for a specific UK deployment context.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Manufacturer directory

    List of humanoid robot companies: who is building commercial platforms in 2026

    A reference list of the organisations building or commercially deploying humanoid robot platforms as of September 2026, covering commercially active manufacturers and near-term candidates, with notes on UK access status for each.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Maker profile

    Figure AI robot: an honest profile for UK buyers and researchers

    A qualitative profile of Figure AI and its humanoid robot platform, covering company background, platform generations, the BMW manufacturing deployment, the Robot as a Service commercial model, and what it means for UK buyers in 2026.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Maker profile

    Unitree G1 and H1 robots: what UK buyers need to know in 2026

    A practical guide to the Unitree G1 and H1 platforms for UK buyers, covering published pricing, UK import duty and VAT, support infrastructure, certification considerations, and which buyer profiles each platform is most suited to.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Use case guide

    Humanoid robot for warehouse UK: what operators and procurement teams need to know

    An honest assessment of humanoid robot capability for warehouse and logistics environments in 2026, covering platform options with UK access status, UK-specific health and safety requirements, worker consultation, and realistic deployment timelines.

  • Published 20 September 2026  |  Platform comparison

    Agility Digit vs Figure robot: a comparison for UK procurement teams

    A qualitative comparison of Agility Robotics Digit and Figure AI's humanoid platform, covering design intent, deployment track records, the Robot as a Service commercial model, UK access status, and a practical framework for choosing between them.