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Which Humanoid Robots Can You Legally Buy in the US?
Checked October 5, 2026 against the FCC's public equipment-authorization record, the FCC's Covered List page and US dealer listings. Every price and FCC date below carries the day we read it. General information, not legal advice: for a specific import, ask a customs broker or counsel.
The short answer
You can buy a humanoid in the US if that model held FCC authorization before July 28, 2026. On October 5, 2026 three humanoids had a pre-cutoff FCC ID and a US dealer listing: the Unitree R1 (from $8,990), the Unitree G1 (from $17,990) and the Unitree H2 (from $39,900). For the Unitree G1-D and H1, the Booster K1, the Noetix Bumi and the EngineAI T800 we found no FCC filing that names the robot, so ask which FCC ID the unit ships under before you pay. No new foreign humanoid has a Conditional Approval yet. Both lists, with dates, are below.
What changed on July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026 the FCC added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices, humanoids and robot dogs included, to its Covered List. The FCC calls the action country-neutral: it covers robots made outside the US whatever the maker's nationality. New FCC equipment authorizations for these devices are barred unless the Department of War grants a Conditional Approval.
Two facts decide everything on this page:
- Models authorized before July 28, 2026 can still be imported, sold and used. The FCC says so in its FAQ on the robot rule.
- Conditional Approvals now exist, but none for a humanoid. The FCC's Covered List page, updated October 2, 2026, lists robot Conditional Approvals for Husqvarna (September 9), ANSCER Robotics (September 18) and Matic Robots (October 2). None is a humanoid or a robot dog, so a foreign humanoid without pre-cutoff authorization still needs one before it can be newly authorized.
Our FCC robot rule explainer covers the rule in depth, with the dated Conditional Approval record and order buttons model by model.
Humanoids with a pre-cutoff FCC ID and a US dealer listing (checked October 5, 2026)
| Model | US dealer price, October 5, 2026 | FCC record |
|---|---|---|
| Unitree R1 | R1 Basic $8,990 (no SDK); R1 EDU Standard $15,950, the cheapest programmable build (cart checks) | FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU010, “R1 Humanoid Robot”, June 22, 2026 |
| Unitree G1 | G1 Basic $17,990 and G1 Pro $28,950 (dealer listings); G1 EDU $43,900 to $83,900 depending on the hands (cart checks) | FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU008, “Humanoid robot”, granted March 3, 2025; the filing's user manual names the G1 |
| Unitree H2 | H2 Basic $39,900; H2 EDU Smart $66,800 (dealer listings) | FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU012, “H2 Humanoid Robot”, June 30, 2026 |
Prices before tax at the authorized US dealer we link to, which ships within North America. Unitree's own store sells some of these models for less, shipped from China with shipping, duties and import clearance on the buyer. Order buttons for each build are on the FCC rule page, model by model.
Ask before you pay: no FCC filing names these robots (checked October 5, 2026)
| Model | Where it is listed | What the FCC record showed |
|---|---|---|
| Unitree G1-D (wheeled or fixed-base dual-arm G1) | A US dealer lists it with a working Add to cart: G1-D Standard A at $38,800 | Unitree's grantee code (2A5PE) holds ten FCC IDs; none names the G1-D. Ask which FCC ID the unit ships under. |
| Unitree H1 | A US dealer lists an “H1 Package” at $128,900 | None of Unitree's ten FCC IDs is an H1 filing. Ask which FCC ID the unit ships under. |
| Unitree H2-D | No listing at the US dealer we link to | No FCC filing names it. Request a quote. |
| Booster K1 | K1 GEEK $7,500 at a dealer that ships worldwide (cart check) | Booster's only FCC grant is for the K1's remote control (2BVIP-BRRC1DMBK), not the robot. |
| Noetix Bumi | Bumi PRO Compact $4,995 at the same dealer (cart check) | No FCC filing found under the Noetix name. |
| EngineAI T800 | T800 Full-Size $40,500 at the same dealer (cart check) | No FCC filing found under the EngineAI name. |
| Any foreign humanoid first filed after July 28, 2026 | Needs a Conditional Approval; none had been granted for a humanoid on October 5, 2026. |
A missing FCC ID is not proof that a sale is unlawful: some devices are authorized by a supplier's declaration of conformity (SDoC), which carries no FCC ID and is not listed centrally, and the FCC says the seller must provide that compliance information. So ask the seller, in writing, which FCC authorization the exact unit relies on before you pay. Or send us the model and we get the answer in writing for you.
How to check a robot's status yourself
Every FCC equipment authorization is public record, searchable by grantee code (Unitree's is 2A5PE). Look for a filing that names your exact model, then check its date: before July 28, 2026 means the model can still be sold; after it, a Conditional Approval must exist. Dual-arm, wheeled and newly launched variants may not be covered by a sister model's grant, which is why the G1-D sits in the second table. Our FCC rule page lists the FCC ID we found for each model.
Buying for a lab or institution? See what a lab can buy at each budget, or ask for a quote for a purchase order.
Frequently asked questions
Which humanoid robots can I legally buy in the US right now?
Models that held FCC authorization before July 28, 2026. On October 5, 2026 that meant the Unitree R1, G1 and H2: each has a pre-cutoff FCC ID and a US dealer listing. For other models, ask which FCC ID the unit ships under before you pay.
Is the Unitree G1 legal to buy in the US?
Yes. The G1 holds FCC ID 2A5PE-YUSHU008, granted March 3, 2025, before the cutoff. At a US dealer on October 5, 2026 it started at $17,990 (Basic); the programmable EDU builds ran $43,900 to $83,900 depending on the hands. Which G1 to buy.
Can I buy the Unitree G1-D in the US?
A US dealer lists the G1-D with checkout (Standard A at $38,800 on October 5, 2026), but no FCC filing under Unitree's grantee code names the G1-D. Ask, in writing, which FCC ID the unit ships under before you pay, or request a quote and we ask for you.
Has any robot received a Conditional Approval?
Yes, since September 9, 2026: robots from Husqvarna, ANSCER Robotics and Matic Robots, on the FCC's Covered List page updated October 2, 2026. None is a humanoid or a robot dog.
Can I still buy a humanoid robot after the FCC restriction?
Yes. The FCC says models authorized before July 28, 2026 can still be imported, sold and used. New foreign models need a Conditional Approval, and none has been granted for a humanoid so far.
How much does a humanoid robot cost in 2026?
Among humanoids with a pre-cutoff FCC ID, US dealer prices on October 5, 2026 ran from $8,990 (Unitree R1 Basic, no SDK) to $83,900 (Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate with Wuji hands). The cheapest programmable one was the R1 EDU Standard at $15,950. The cheapest humanoids.
Last checked: October 5, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Related: Do you need a permit to operate a robot in the US? The state and local rules tracker.
