Buying a Humanoid Robot in France: Models, Prices and After-Sales Service

You can buy a humanoid robot in France in 2026, but what is actually on sale is still concentrated on development, research and demonstration platforms. The Unitree G1, Unitree R1, Booster T1 and Neura 4NE1 Mini all have identified sales channels, with significant differences between direct sales, French distribution, European retailers and reservations. Prices, warranties and equipment vary from one version to another.

The sales channel you choose partly determines the delivery, invoicing and support conditions. A manufacturer’s official catalogue may list a price in dollars excluding taxes and shipping, while a French distributor offers a specific unit in euros including VAT. Robotique Store’s Guides bring together the specifications and documented commercial terms for these machines.

Which humanoid robots can you actually buy in 2026?

The European market includes several humanoid robots offered for sale or reservation. A survey of six German retailer pages carried out on 2 September 2026 identified three models that could be ordered with a German invoice and German statutory warranty: the Unitree G1, the Unitree R1 and the Neura 4NE1 Mini.

On that date, only the Unitree G1 was listed by a German retailer as available for delivery within fourteen working days. The other models were sold through ordering or reservation channels with different timelines.

The six German retailers offering the G1 listed prices ranging from €17,884 to €27,370. Across the market as a whole, prices ranged from €9,996 for a Unitree R1 to €98,000 for a full-size Neura 4NE1, the latter figure being quoted excluding taxes and shipping.

In France, Génération Robots also sells the Booster T1, a humanoid research platform. The Mérignac-based distributor has listed, among other things, a used demonstration unit at €31,200 incl. VAT.

Humanoid robot prices: the main offers identified

These figures correspond to different types of offer. The Unitree catalogue lists its prices in US dollars excluding taxes and shipping. The German prices come from retailers, while the Booster T1 price applies to a specific used unit.

Buying direct from the manufacturer: Unitree prices and versions

Unitree offers several humanoid robots in its official catalogue. The G1 and R1 models have public prices there, while the versions intended for advanced development, the G1 EDU and R1 EDU, are available on request.

The warranties announced by Unitree depend on the exact model. The standard G1 comes with a stated eight-month warranty, compared with eighteen months for the G1 EDU. The R1 family also has different warranty periods depending on the version.

Unitree humanoid robots: official prices, warranties and specifications

Official prices are in US dollars, excluding taxes and shipping.

Unitree G1 vs R1: what each robot can do

The G1 is a humanoid platform that can walk and perform movement demonstrations. Its maximum payload is about 2 kg per arm and its stated battery life is around two hours. The EDU versions add development capabilities, with optional equipment such as the Dex3-1 hands.

The R1 is a platform aimed in particular at developers and laboratories. Its joint and sensor interfaces are open. In its base configuration, it has no grasping hands and its battery life is about one hour.

Shipments of the R1 from the official website began in May 2026, according to press reports. The robot was also listed on AliExpress from 30 June 2026. The press reported shipping costs of €680 to France.

The differences between these two families, their equipment and their versions are covered in detail on the Unitree G1 price and Unitree R1 pages.

Buying from a European retailer: humanoid robots sold in Germany

German retailers are another identified channel for humanoid robots. The 2 September 2026 survey listed Terra Robotics, Funduino and Reichelt among specialist retailers, as well as UxS, a Unitree distributor, and Joybuy, an import marketplace.

Three models could be ordered with a German invoice and German statutory warranty: the Unitree G1, the Unitree R1 and the Neura 4NE1 Mini. The G1 was the only one listed by a retailer for delivery within fourteen working days.

The major general retailers did not offer the same range. Within the scope of the survey, Amazon listed only the Unitree Go2 robot dog, while MediaMarkt and Saturn had no humanoid robots on their shelves.

The German channel therefore offers commercial options separate from the manufacturer’s catalogue, with prices in euros and local invoicing terms. The models are covered in detail in humanoid robots listed by German retailers.

Buying in France: Génération Robots and the Booster T1

Based in Mérignac, Génération Robots distributes the Booster T1 in France. This humanoid robot is an open-source research platform compatible with ROS 2, intended for laboratories, universities and companies.

A used demonstration unit was listed at €31,200 incl. VAT, or €26,000 excl. VAT. The distributor offers direct ordering, with payment by bank card, bank transfer or administrative purchase order.

The product page states a battery life of two hours when walking and four hours when standing. It also displays a CE logo.

Génération Robots highlights an after-sales service run by engineers, with a first response promised within 24 working hours. This support arrangement is a documented feature of its commercial offer.

The specifications and price of this unit are covered in detail in the Booster T1 at Génération Robots.

Pre-ordering a humanoid robot: Neura 4NE1 Mini and 1X NEO

Reserving a robot is a different channel from buying a machine that a retailer has available. Two manufacturers have introduced reservation schemes for humanoid robots, with different terms and timelines.

Neura 4NE1 Mini price: two versions and a refundable deposit

Neura offers the 4NE1 Mini in two configurations: Standard at €19,999 excl. VAT and Pro at €29,999 excl. VAT. Shipping costs are not included in these prices.

Reservations require a payment of €100, refundable until the purchase contract is signed. Neura says the robot will be available in 2026.

The manufacturer distinguishes between individual reservations, which can be made online, and requests for industrial quantities, which are handled through a contact form.

1X NEO price: a pre-order for consumers

1X’s NEO stands out for an offer explicitly aimed at consumers. Its announced price is $20,000 to buy or $499 per month on subscription, with a $200 deposit.

1X has announced deliveries in the United States from late 2026 and mentioned Europe in 2027. Another sales timeline mentions the United States in 2026, with no specific announcement for France.

The NEO has an Expert mode in which a 1X employee can control the robot remotely inside the home. The system includes face blurring and the option to define no-go zones.

In a test reported by the Wall Street Journal and picked up by Notebookcheck, the NEO vacuumed and loaded a dishwasher, among other tasks. It took more than a minute to take a bottle out of the fridge and failed to crack a nut. The robot tested was teleoperated, which is essential to understanding the nature of these demonstrations.

Pricing terms are covered in detail in the price of the 1X NEO.

Can you buy Tesla Optimus? Why it is not available to order

Tesla Optimus is not among the humanoid robots that their manufacturers are taking orders for in 2026.

Tesla has not published a sale price for Optimus. The only sourced figure is an estimate by Elon Musk of around $30,000, made in October 2024. At Davos on 22 January 2026, he placed sales to the public from the end of 2027, without giving a price. According to TechCrunch, he said on 21 October 2026 that Tesla could produce 20,000 Optimus per week by the end of 2027: a target, not a current capacity. As of today, no official Tesla reservation has been identified.

These figures are announced targets, not sale prices tied to an order offer from Tesla.

Some websites nonetheless sell supposed Optimus reservations, while other shops offer figurines modelled on the robot. These offers do not correspond to an official reservation of the robot with Tesla.

Humanoid robot extra costs: equipment, accessories and shipping

Any price comparison needs to account for the differences between the standard configuration, the EDU versions and accessories. A machine sold at list price may require additional equipment for certain programming or manipulation tasks.

At Unitree, the Dex3-1 hands and the Orin module are offered as options on the G1 EDU. The standard R1 has open interfaces for its joints and sensors, while the EDU version is aimed at advanced development.

Accessories also carry their own prices. At one German retailer, a spare battery for the G1 is listed at €839.99 and a remote control at €297.50.

Shipping is another cost item. The press reported €680 in shipping to France for the R1. Unitree’s official prices are quoted excluding taxes and shipping, while the Neura 4NE1 Mini versions are listed excluding VAT and shipping.

Comparing two offers therefore means looking at the exact version of the robot, its equipment, its accessories, shipping and associated services. The different price ranges are brought together in the Humanoid robot prices guide.

Warranty, after-sales service and software: what to check before buying

The commercial terms for a humanoid robot concern its long-term operation as much as its initial price. Several items should be examined together:

• The exact version: standard G1, G1 EDU, R1 AIR, R1 or R1 EDU, each with different equipment and stated warranties.
• The manufacturer’s warranty: eight months for the standard G1 compared with eighteen months for the G1 EDU; six, eight or twelve months for the various R1 versions.
• The invoicing channel: official Unitree catalogue, European retailer or French distributor.
• Shipping and importing: price in the listed currency, taxes on arrival, shipping costs and any import charges.
• Repairs and returns: how technical support is organised, return procedures and how service interventions are handled.
• Accessories: extra batteries, remote control, grasping hands and optional modules.
• Software: development options, open interfaces and compatibility with the tools intended for the platform.

The difference between the G1 and the G1 EDU shows how much the commercial version matters. The stated warranty goes from eight to eighteen months, while the EDU version is designed for secondary development and comes with certain optional equipment.

The Booster T1 has a different arrangement: Génération Robots provides support from engineers and promises a first response within 24 working hours. Its open-source platform and ROS 2 compatibility are also identified features of the offer.

What humanoid robots on sale can actually do

The models on sale in 2026 are mainly platforms for development, research, education and demonstrations.

Unitree robots can walk, dance or wave. These locomotion and movement capabilities do not amount to a general ability to perform household chores. The standard R1, in particular, has no grasping hands and is not designed, in its base configuration, to do the washing-up.

Public demonstrations take various forms. Some rely on repeated sequences, others on remote control or on a single task trained in a laboratory. The NEO’s Expert mode illustrates another approach, with a remote operator able to step in.

Capabilities should be weighed against the hardware and software configuration used during the demonstration. A video showing a manipulation task does not necessarily describe how the robot operates autonomously in every situation.

CE marking and regulations for humanoid robots in France

The sale of humanoid robots in France falls within a European regulatory framework. The machines may be covered by the Machinery Regulation, while certain artificial intelligence systems fall within the scope of the AI Act.

The CE marking required by the AI Act applies to high-risk AI systems, not to all robots or all software that uses artificial intelligence.

A legal analysis by Thiébaut Devergranne published on 18 August 2026 sets out two deadlines:

• 2 December 2027: high-risk artificial intelligence systems covered by Annex III.
• 2 August 2028: high-risk AI systems integrated into regulated products covered by Annex I.

Article 25 of the regulation also provides that a distributor that markets a high-risk system under its own name, or substantially modifies it, may become a provider within the meaning of the text.

This issue concerns in particular companies that adapt robots for specific missions. In Béziers, Instadrone is working on adaptations of the G1 for rescue, security and inspection missions. The press reported a price generally below €16,000 for the robot alone.

The regulatory deadlines and responsibilities are covered in detail in CE marking obligations for robots and AI systems.

What we do not know yet

Several commercial and regulatory details remain undisclosed or unverified for anyone buying a humanoid robot from France.

• Actual availability: stock levels, real lead times and delivery conditions in France for each model have not been established.
• Unitree network: the existence of an official Unitree distribution network in France has not been confirmed. No French Unitree retailer has been verified.
• French prices incl. VAT: final prices in France, including all taxes and services, have not been established for the various Unitree and Neura configurations.
• Unitree after-sales service: the existence of local after-sales service in France has not been confirmed.
• Warranties: the stated warranty periods are known for several models, but the full contractual terms, exclusions, repair procedures and return arrangements are not documented.
• Import taxation: the applicable VAT rates, any customs duties and how they are calculated for these products have not been established.
• CE compliance: the regulatory compliance of each model and each configuration sold in France has not been individually verified. The CE logo on the Booster T1 product page is a commercial indication.
• Software and equipment: the full contents of the packages, the licences and the software services included in each offer are not detailed.
• 1X NEO: no precise delivery date for France has been confirmed, despite timelines mentioning the United States in 2026 and Europe in 2027.

See also: Humanoid robot prices; Buying a Unitree robot in France; Unitree G1 price; Unitree R1; Humanoid robots listed by German retailers; The Booster T1 at Génération Robots; The price of the 1X NEO; CE marking for robots and AI systems.