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How much will the best humanoid robots cost as soon as they become available for purchase, and which have the best AI and value?
The video explores 15 humanoid robots expected to be available for purchase in 2025. It breaks down their features, capabilities, and estimated costs, comparing them to human workers. The video highlights robots with varying degrees of freedom, AI capabilities, and price points, offering insights into the potential impact of these robots on various industries.
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00:00These are the top humanoids coming for sale in 2025, but what will they cost to replace humans
00:05and which has the best tech and value? Number 1. Engine AI's SE01, which will be priced between
00:12$20,000 to $27,000, and with 32 degrees of freedom as well as joint torque up to 330Nm,
00:19it excels in flexibility and complex movements. Plus, it features a natural gait with a walking
00:25speed of 3 km per hour using its end-to-end neural networks. And for power, the 80kg 180cm tall
00:33robot offers 2 hours of battery, an aluminum exoskeleton for durability, and open-source
00:39adaptability with modular head and hand interfaces, making it cost-effective and versatile. But in
00:45comparison to a human worker, this robot would work for an average cost of just under $55 per day
00:51to operate at $2.29 per hour if running 24-7. Number 2. Engine AI's PM01 is priced at $13,000 USD.
01:02Standing 138cm tall and weighing 40kg, it features 23 degrees of freedom with 5 per arm and 1 in the
01:09neck, as well as 320-degree waist rotation for complex movements. Additionally, its legs offer
01:156 degrees of freedom, providing a walking speed of 2 meters per second, and 2 hours of battery life,
01:22with a swappable 10,000 mAh battery. And with dual Intel N97 and NVIDIA Jetson Oren chips,
01:29depth cameras, and an aluminum exoskeleton, this robot's price tag means it works for about $35.61 per day,
01:37or just $1.48 per hour. Number 3. Neura's 4NE1 humanoid priced between $15,000 to $45,000 USD.
01:47Standing 180cm tall and weighing 80kg, it features 3D vision for object and gesture recognition,
01:55force-talk sensors for touch, and a touchless human detection system for safety. Plus, it carries a
02:01payload of up to 15kg and can move at a speed of up to 3km per hour, while featuring exchangeable
02:07forearms for task adaptability. On top of this, it's powered by the Neuraverse platform and NVIDIA's
02:13Omniverse, making it easy to automate repetitive tasks while improving efficiency at home and work.
02:19And as for price, this robot could operate for a cost of between $41 to $123 per day,
02:25or as low as $1.70 per hour. Number 4. Fourier Intelligence's GR2 Humanoid is projected to
02:33cost between $80,000 to $100,000. Standing 175cm tall and weighing 63kg, this robot features 53
02:42degrees of freedom for fluid human-like movements. In fact, in each of its hands it features a total
02:48of 12 degrees of freedom with 6 tactile sensors for precision tasks. And thanks to Fourier's smart
02:55actuators with 380Nm of peak torque as well as a dual-encoder system for high accuracy,
03:01the GR2 also integrates the Fourier toolkit, supporting NVIDIA, Isaac Lab, Mujoco, and ROS
03:08frameworks. And in comparison to a human, this robot is slated to cost between $219 and $274,
03:16or about $9 an hour on the low end if being operated 24 hours per day. Number 5.
03:23Aptronic's Apollo Humanoid is priced at $50,000, with this 173cm tall robot weighing 160 pounds
03:31and featuring over 70 degrees of freedom. And when it comes to power, Apollo can even lift 25kg
03:37payloads and features AI-powered object and zone detection using its onboard depth camera and LiDAR
03:43system. And with 4 hours of battery runtime, Apollo is ideal for a range of tasks in industrial settings,
03:49plus it's already working in several Mercedes car plants right now. And as for cost, this robot can
03:55operate for $137 per day, or just $5.70 per hour if running continuously. Number 6. Unitary's G1
04:04Humanoids cost between $39,900 to $65,900, depending on which model, with all four models sharing the
04:12core specifications of being 127cm tall while weighing 35kg. Plus, G1 Humanoids all feature
04:20aluminum alloy frames, a 9,000mAh battery with a two-hour runtime, built-in 3D LiDAR and depth cameras.
04:28Plus, the robot can reach speeds of up to 2m per second, featuring between 23 to 43 degrees of freedom
04:35depending on the model, with all models featuring flexible knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and
04:41ankles to enable lifelike movements for applications at home and at work. And in comparison to a human,
04:48the G1 has a daily cost of between about $109 and $183, with its hourly cost being as low as just
04:56$4.55 if running 24 hours per day. Number 7. Xpeng's Iron Humanoid is expected to cost around $100,000,
05:05standing 173cm tall and weighing 70kg. And while Iron is powered by Xpeng's Turing AI chip with a 40-core
05:14processor plus an integrated Eagle Vision system, it utilizes an end-to-end AI model for autonomous
05:21movement and human-like postures. Plus, with over 60 joints and a total of 200 degrees of freedom,
05:28including 15 in each of its hands, Iron is capable of executing extremely intricate tasks.
05:33And when it comes to the price, Iron is expected to cost about $274 per day to operate, or $11.41
05:41per hour. Number 8. Pudu Robotics D9 Humanoid's price is expected to be between $20,000 to $30,000.
05:49Standing at 170cm tall and weighing 65kg, the D9 features 42 degrees of freedom with a maximum joint
05:57torque of 352Nm. And because it's equipped with DH11 hands that are capable of dual operations,
06:04it can handle payloads of over 20kg per arm, with each arm boasting 7 degrees of freedom.
06:11Furthermore, its design supports walking, obstacle navigation, slope climbing, and cleaning, achieving
06:17speeds of up to 2m per second. And using its advanced AI, 3D mapping, and precise self-navigation,
06:24the D9 is expected to cost between about $58 to $82 per day, or as low as just $2.41 per hour.
06:33Number 9. AGI BOTS A2 Humanoid is expected to cost between $75,000 to $150,000.
06:41Standing 169cm tall and weighing 69kg, it features a 700Wh battery with 2 hours of runtime.
06:50Plus, its dual arms and dual ratio reduction joint modules collectively feature over 40 degrees of
06:56freedom, delivering a peak torque of 520Nm. And in terms of its artificial intelligence,
07:03the robot uses a 3D SLAM algorithm, as well as vector flux planning and control algorithms,
07:10allowing the robot to autonomously operate in complex environments.
07:13The A2 may cost around $205 per day, or $8.56 per hour.
07:20Number 10. Tiangong's General Purpose Humanoid is projected to be priced between $50,000 and $95,000,
07:27with this robot standing 163cm tall and weighing 43kg, all powered by a 48V 15Ah battery.
07:35As for its intelligence, Tiangong uses state memory-based predictive reinforcement imitation
07:41learning, allowing it to reach speeds of 12km per hour while navigating slopes, stairs,
07:48and uneven surfaces with its array of inertial and 6-axis force sensors.
07:53And Tiangong's daily cost is expected to fall somewhere between $137 and $260,
07:59or as low as $5.70 per hour.
08:02Number 11. Robot Era's Star One Humanoid is expected to cost around $110,000, and for good
08:09reason. Standing 171cm tall and weighing 63kg, the Star One achieved speeds of 3.6m per second
08:17during a 34-minute run, thanks to its 400Nm joint motors, with precision planetary reducers
08:23and high-speed communication modules. In fact, the robot features 55 degrees of freedom and has a
08:29daily cost of around $300 per day to operate at a cost of about $12.55 per hour.
08:36Number 12. Boston Dynamics Atlas is expected to cost around $200,000, with this 150cm tall
08:44humanoid robot weighing 89kg while being powered by a custom battery. And with 28 hydraulic joints,
08:51it achieves speeds of 2.5m per second and performs dynamic whole-body movements like leaps and
08:57somersaults. With all of this, the robot should cost around $548 per day to operate, or $22.83 per hour.
09:06Number 13. One X's Neo Humanoid will likely cost around $40,000, with the robot standing 167cm tall and
09:16weighing 30kg. On top of this, Neo features bio-inspired anatomy that can lift objects up
09:23to 20kg and walk at speeds of up to 12km per hour. Additionally, Neo's hands offer 20 degrees of
09:30freedom each, with the robot likely costing about $109 per day to operate, or about $4.56 per hour.
09:39Number 14. Figures 02 Humanoid will cost between $30,000 to $150,000, including AI-powered microphones
09:47and speakers for GPT-like interactions. A vision language model supported by 6 RGB cameras for
09:53autonomous operation, enhanced joint torque, human-like hands with 16 degrees of freedom,
09:59and a 2.25kWh battery. But this price range will mean it'll cost between around $82 and $411 per day
10:08to operate, or $3.41 per hour on the low end. Number 15. Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 robot is expected
10:17to cost between $20 and $30,000, with the robot standing 173cm tall with a weight of just 56kg.
10:26Additionally, it features upgrades to its balance control, while its hands will feature 22 degrees
10:32of freedom, and a max carrying capacity of 20kg. Finally, the Optimus Gen 2 robot is expected to
10:40cost under $55 per day to run or just $2.28 per hour. Anyways, tell us which robot you think
10:47has the best bang for its buck in the comments below.
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