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Which Humanoid Robots Can You Legally Buy in the US? (Updated Weekly)
Updated August 11, 2026 — every price on this page was re-verified at live US checkout on the date shown. This page is updated weekly.
The short answer
You can legally buy these humanoid robots in the US today: the Unitree R1 (from $8,990), the Unitree G1 (from $17,990), the Unitree H2 (from $68,900), and the Unitree H1 (from $95,000) — each holding FCC equipment authorization granted before the July 28, 2026 Covered List restriction took effect. Several well-known models — including the Unitree G1-D and H2-D dexterous variants and the CHRIC TP-01 — cannot currently be purchased in the US. The full status of both groups, with dates, is below.
What changed on July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026 the FCC added foreign-made advanced robotic devices — humanoids and quadrupeds among them — to its Covered List. New FCC equipment authorizations, the legal precondition for importing, marketing, or selling these devices in the US, are barred except through an individualized Conditional Approval reviewed by the Department of War.
Two facts decide everything on this page:
- Robots authorized before July 28, 2026 are grandfathered. They remain fully legal to buy, sell, and import.
- No Conditional Approval has been granted to date — and no application has even been publicly announced. Until one is, no new foreign humanoid can lawfully enter the US market.
Our FCC robot rule explainer covers the rule in depth, including the dated Conditional Approval tracker.
✅ Humanoid robots you CAN legally buy in the US (verified August 11, 2026)
| Model | Verified US price | FCC basis | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitree R1 | from $8,990 (Basic); Edu from $15,950 | Equipment authorization granted June 22, 2026 — before the cutoff | Ships to US customers now |
| Unitree G1 | from $17,990 (Basic); Pro $27,990; Edu configs $43,900–$73,900 | Pre-cutoff authorization; in lawful US distribution since 2025 | Ships to US customers now |
| Unitree H2 | Edu $68,900; reservation/deposit routes exist | Equipment authorization granted June 30, 2026 — before the cutoff | Ships to US customers now |
| Unitree H1 | from $95,000 | Pre-cutoff authorization | Ships to US customers now |
Prices are what US checkout actually charges on the verification date — not MSRP, not converted overseas pricing. Manufacturer-direct listings sometimes advertise lower international pricing; the figures here are US-dealer checkout with US fulfillment — the number an actual purchase order pays. Per-config detail, price history, and dated verification stamps live on our humanoid robot tracker.
❌ Humanoid robots you CANNOT currently buy in the US
| Model | Status (as of August 11, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Unitree G1-D (dexterous variant) | US fulfillment currently restricted; not available for US purchase despite appearing on overseas price lists |
| Unitree H2-D (dexterous variant) | US fulfillment currently restricted |
| CHRIC TP-01 | Standard FCC authorization was still pending when the July 28 rule took effect and is now barred; no Conditional Approval application publicly known (manufacturer statements, August 2026) |
| Any newly announced foreign humanoid without pre-cutoff authorization | Not lawfully purchasable until a Conditional Approval is granted — zero granted to date |
If a seller offers you one of these models for US delivery today, ask which FCC equipment authorization the sale relies on. This table is updated the day any status changes.
How to verify a robot's status yourself
Every FCC equipment authorization is public record, searchable by grantee code. Manufacturer grant dates are the fact that decides buyability: before July 28, 2026 means grandfathered; after means a Conditional Approval must exist. Our tracker does this check for every listed model and shows the verification date on each row — or ask us through the quote form and we will confirm a specific configuration's status.
Buying for a lab or institution? Our free Unitree G1 Procurement Packet bundles verified pricing, the FCC record, and budget-justification language ready for an internal request or NSF narrative.
Frequently asked questions
Which humanoid robots can I legally buy in the US right now?
As of August 11, 2026: the Unitree R1, G1, H2, and H1 lines, all holding FCC equipment authorizations granted before the July 28, 2026 restriction. Checkout-verified prices for every configuration are on our humanoid tracker.
Is the Unitree G1 legal to buy in the US?
Yes. The G1 was authorized and in lawful US distribution before the July 28, 2026 Covered List addition, so it is grandfathered. US checkout pricing starts at $17,990 (verified August 11, 2026); Edu configurations run $43,900–$73,900.
Can I still buy a humanoid robot after the FCC restriction?
Yes — models authorized before July 28, 2026 remain fully legal. What ended is the entry of new foreign models: those now need an individualized Conditional Approval, and none has been granted so far.
How much does a humanoid robot cost in 2026?
Verified US checkout prices run from $8,990 (Unitree R1 Basic) to $128,900 (top humanoid packages), with research-grade configurations mostly between $43,900 and $73,900. Per-configuration prices with verification dates are on the tracker.
Last verified: August 11, 2026.
Which Humanoid Robots Can You Legally Buy in the US? (Updated Weekly)
Updated August 11, 2026 — every price on this page was re-verified at live US checkout on the date shown. This page is updated weekly.
The short answer
You can legally buy these humanoid robots in the US today: the Unitree R1 (from $8,990), the Unitree G1 (from $17,990), the Unitree H2 (from $68,900), and the Unitree H1 (from $95,000) — each holding FCC equipment authorization granted before the July 28, 2026 Covered List restriction took effect. Several well-known models — including the Unitree G1-D and H2-D dexterous variants and the CHRIC TP-01 — cannot currently be purchased in the US. The full status of both groups, with dates, is below.
What changed on July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026 the FCC added foreign-made advanced robotic devices — humanoids and quadrupeds among them — to its Covered List. New FCC equipment authorizations, the legal precondition for importing, marketing, or selling these devices in the US, are barred except through an individualized Conditional Approval reviewed by the Department of War.
Two facts decide everything on this page:
- Robots authorized before July 28, 2026 are grandfathered. They remain fully legal to buy, sell, and import.
- No Conditional Approval has been granted to date — and no application has even been publicly announced. Until one is, no new foreign humanoid can lawfully enter the US market.
Our FCC robot rule explainer covers the rule in depth, including the dated Conditional Approval tracker.
✅ Humanoid robots you CAN legally buy in the US (verified August 11, 2026)
| Model | Verified US price | FCC basis | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitree R1 | from $8,990 (Basic); Edu from $15,950 | Equipment authorization granted June 22, 2026 — before the cutoff | Ships to US customers now |
| Unitree G1 | from $17,990 (Basic); Pro $27,990; Edu configs $43,900–$73,900 | Pre-cutoff authorization; in lawful US distribution since 2025 | Ships to US customers now |
| Unitree H2 | Edu $68,900; reservation/deposit routes exist | Equipment authorization granted June 30, 2026 — before the cutoff | Ships to US customers now |
| Unitree H1 | from $95,000 | Pre-cutoff authorization | Ships to US customers now |
Prices are what US checkout actually charges on the verification date — not MSRP, not converted overseas pricing. Manufacturer-direct listings sometimes advertise lower international pricing; the figures here are US-dealer checkout with US fulfillment — the number an actual purchase order pays. Per-config detail, price history, and dated verification stamps live on our humanoid robot tracker.
❌ Humanoid robots you CANNOT currently buy in the US
| Model | Status (as of August 11, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Unitree G1-D (dexterous variant) | US fulfillment currently restricted; not available for US purchase despite appearing on overseas price lists |
| Unitree H2-D (dexterous variant) | US fulfillment currently restricted |
| CHRIC TP-01 | Standard FCC authorization was still pending when the July 28 rule took effect and is now barred; no Conditional Approval application publicly known (manufacturer statements, August 2026) |
| Any newly announced foreign humanoid without pre-cutoff authorization | Not lawfully purchasable until a Conditional Approval is granted — zero granted to date |
If a seller offers you one of these models for US delivery today, ask which FCC equipment authorization the sale relies on. This table is updated the day any status changes.
How to verify a robot's status yourself
Every FCC equipment authorization is public record, searchable by grantee code. Manufacturer grant dates are the fact that decides buyability: before July 28, 2026 means grandfathered; after means a Conditional Approval must exist. Our tracker does this check for every listed model and shows the verification date on each row — or ask us through the quote form and we will confirm a specific configuration's status.
Buying for a lab or institution? Our free Unitree G1 Procurement Packet bundles verified pricing, the FCC record, and budget-justification language ready for an internal request or NSF narrative.
Frequently asked questions
Which humanoid robots can I legally buy in the US right now?
As of August 11, 2026: the Unitree R1, G1, H2, and H1 lines, all holding FCC equipment authorizations granted before the July 28, 2026 restriction. Checkout-verified prices for every configuration are on our humanoid tracker.
Is the Unitree G1 legal to buy in the US?
Yes. The G1 was authorized and in lawful US distribution before the July 28, 2026 Covered List addition, so it is grandfathered. US checkout pricing starts at $17,990 (verified August 11, 2026); Edu configurations run $43,900–$73,900.
Can I still buy a humanoid robot after the FCC restriction?
Yes — models authorized before July 28, 2026 remain fully legal. What ended is the entry of new foreign models: those now need an individualized Conditional Approval, and none has been granted so far.
How much does a humanoid robot cost in 2026?
Verified US checkout prices run from $8,990 (Unitree R1 Basic) to $128,900 (top humanoid packages), with research-grade configurations mostly between $43,900 and $73,900. Per-configuration prices with verification dates are on the tracker.
Last verified: August 11, 2026.
