Realism per dollar
The best-value humanoid companions
Companion robots you can actually order, ranked by how far the realism index stretches per dollar.
Pre-order
46/100
Echo
Realbotix
Realbotix's silicone companion at a five-figure price, on reservation for 2027.
$11,950Reserve now · ships H2 2027
Pre-order
60/100
UBTech U1
UBTech Robotics
A lifelike face on a walking body — the first companion you can mass-order.
$17,650Preorder · deliveries claimed, no unit count
Pre-order
40/100
NEO
1X Technologies
The first home humanoid you can actually pre-order.
$20,000Preorder · 2026 deliveries promised, none confirmed
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