Humanoid watchlist

Humanoid robots in Europe: track what is actually usable

This is not a fake shop shelf. Bybotix monitors adult humanoids according to maturity, European availability, compliance, support path and realistic project fit.

A humanoid can be announced, demonstrated and still not be safely buyable in Europe. This page keeps that distinction visible.

Platforms followed

The first humanoids to compare before a European project.

Unitree G1 — Body and demonstration hands Unitree Robotics Commercially available Unitree G1

G1 is a compact humanoid for demonstrations and research. To develop your own applications, look at G1 EDU.

1X NEO — NEO face and textile covering 1X Pre-order / early access 1X NEO

NEO is a domestic robot offered for preorder. Some tasks still require help from a remote operator.

Unitree R1 — Customisable appearance Unitree Robotics Commercially available Unitree R1

R1 comes in three versions: AIR, R1 and EDU. The first two have public prices; EDU is configured for development needs.

Unitree H2 Plus — H2 Plus at a workstation Unitree Robotics Commercially available Unitree H2 Plus

H2 Plus is a 1.82 m research humanoid with a Jetson T5000 computer. Articulated hands are optional.

Apptronik Apollo 2 — Apollo 2 head and torso Apptronik Professional access Apptronik Apollo 2

Apollo 2 comes with legs or a wheeled base. Apptronik uses it in Robot Park to collect data for training its robots.

AgiBot A3 Ultra — A3 Ultra front view AgiBot Commercially available AgiBot A3 Ultra

A3 Ultra is a humanoid introduced at WAIC 2026. It combines several cameras with Thor compute for research and interaction applications.

Boston Dynamics Atlas — Electric Atlas: 2026 product version Boston Dynamics Professional access Boston Dynamics Atlas

Atlas is Boston Dynamics’ electric humanoid for industrial material handling. Installation is planned with the manufacturer.

NEURA 4NE1 — 4NE1 Gen3 head and shoulder NEURA Robotics Manufacturer reservation NEURA 4NE1

4NE1 is NEURA Robotics’ industrial humanoid. The manufacturer offers reservations and several configurations to discuss with its team.

AgiBot X2 / X2 Ultra — X2 face and upper body AgiBot Commercially available AgiBot X2 / X2 Ultra

The X2 range includes several versions, including standard X2 and Ultra. Equipment and software access differ.

Optimus in a showroom, 18 November 2025 Wikimedia CC BY-SA Development / industrialisation Tesla Optimus

Tesla is developing Optimus and preparing production. Its Q2 2026 update describes production-line installation and robots intended for internal data collection.

Figure 03 — Figure 03 covering and silhouette Figure Publicly presented Figure 03

Figure 03 is presented for household tasks. It uses Helix, Figure’s artificial intelligence system.

Unitree G1+ — G1+ in motion Unitree Robotics Published price Unitree G1+

G1+ adds a two-axis neck and new sensing and interaction equipment. Standard is listed at USD 15,000 before tax and shipping; EDU provides development access.

Booster K1 — K1 body and joints Booster Robotics Commercially available Booster K1

K1 is a small humanoid for education, research and competitions. Booster offers Geek, Education and Professional versions.

Booster T2 — T2 front view Booster Robotics Commercially available Booster T2

T2 is a development humanoid offered by Booster in Education and Professional versions.

Fourier GR-3 — GR3 front and rear component map Fourier Contact manufacturer for sales terms Fourier GR-3

GR3 is a humanoid for interaction and research. Fourier provides documentation describing its sensors, joints and interfaces.

Use cases

Where humanoids make sense first.

01

Education and R&D

Labs and engineering schools need a platform, documentation, training path and repair plan, not only a spectacular video.

02

Technical demos

Humanoids can create strong attention when the environment, safety perimeter and expectations are tightly controlled.

03

Early adopters

The right buyer accepts supervision, technical learning and support uncertainty. The wrong buyer expects a domestic appliance.

Bybotix discipline

We separate the demo from the deployable project.

What this page does

  • Track maturity level and evidence.
  • Link each robot to guides on cost, compliance and support.
  • Recommend waiting when the buyer profile is not aligned.

What it does not claim

  • Claim stock or official distribution before agreements exist.
  • Treat household autonomy as a 2026 default.
  • Publish a checkout path for high-ticket humanoids without supplier validation.

Next step

Start with the comparison and total cost before talking purchase.

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